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1. Yes it enhances speed of the machine.
2. Ethernet has a faster transfer of data than a USB
3. The SS may help the steppers. But my opinion is steppers are a waste of time.I built my
machine...

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I got some new information and need to try it. It was mentioned that the smooth stepper has
a frequency setting. It might be necessary to lower the value. That`s the next step in the...

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It seems like I have success. After seating a loose encoder cable my machine is running code.
I have the amp meter running and it shows that 3 800oz/in servo motors are drawing one amp....

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This is embarrassing. The encoder cables were not completely seated.
Now its working.

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I got my x and z Gecko 320s working no problem. For the panel rebuild I purchased a new G320x for the Y axis.
I used the same wiring as the 320s but it seems the motor ran away. Not a big deal...

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I got my x and z Gecko 320s working no problem. For the panel rebuild I purchased a new G320x.
I used the same wiring as the 320s but it seems the motor ran away. Not a big deal since I...

Hi RCaffin

The motor has a +,- and ground. So three wires. It is the ground not the return or - I`m concerned about.
Sorry for not being clear.

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Thanks for the answer Al.
I am rewiring my cnc and am unclear as to where the motor ground wire should terminate.
Is it to the buss bar or as someone mentioned should it return to the DC...

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I am rewiring my cnc and am unclear as to where the motor ground wire should terminate.
Is it to the buss bar or as someone mentioned should it return to the DC power supply.
If it returns...

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Larry

I haven`t gotten that far. But I will have individual wires for each Gecko. Anyone know if its necessary to place a zener diode under the fuses.
I did in my last control panel....

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I spent the weekend soldering and making the final connections to the control panel. Glad this is done.
Next step on to the wiring of the Geckos in conjunction with a new board from...

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Thanks for the info. Placed the pin end in a vise. And ground a screwdriver tip to fit the slot.
Finally loosened the screw. They were over torqued from the factory.

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I have my connector soldered and was ready to insert the pin end into the housing.
Then I thought what keeps the pin end from being inadvertently pulled apart when
the connector needs to be...

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The never-ending panel upgrade is nearing completion. I managed to find an industrial control enclosure on
ebay for $95.00. Since it was a second hand box the top and bottom were riddled...

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Got my amp meter and no shunt was required.
Thanks for the replies

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The control panel is coming along nicely. The recommendation for the wire ducting made a big difference.


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I happen to have Cornell Dubilier Suppression 504M02QA100 0.5 UF 100 OHM Snubber Capacitor 200v
Radial film polyester RC network for transient suppression. Is this the correct specs for my...

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Saw this on ebay would this be wise to add to my contactor

Schaffner FN2010 20 06 110 250VAC 20A Noise Filter | eBay

Hi xjdubber

Got some ordered yesterday on ebay.

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I was going to add three amp meters then I saw a thread were Al was mentioning that it was better
to monitor the overall current of the PS then reading each servo individually. So I will have...

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Thanks for the input but it’s a bit late. I respectfully disagree with you statement that the control
panel is too small. Upgrading from the old panel that was half the size makes this one...

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I just purchased a NEW Simpson 523 0 - 15 Amp DC 4" panel meter ammeter on ebay. I just contacted the seller
and he mentioned that there is no shunt. Does anyone know if a Simpson amp meter...

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Special thanks goes out to Al. Your help has allowed me to get this far with the revised control panel.
The plywood and plexiglass at the top are just for prototyping the layout.

Best...

Its the same problem. Its a servo motor DC brush type.
To test the old motor it was attached to a new power supply.
The encoders were not used. Nor was it attached to a 320 Gecko.
I assume I...

Hi mactec54

Thanks for the advice. I had forgotten about soft limits. I was going to wire six limit switches into my machine. You just
saved me time and wire. I might still wire the lower limit...

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Unless my eyes are bad. This example of wiring limits looks like a single wire does the job.
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I`m going to run snap action limit switches in series. So I picked a single wire but wanted a shielded cable
Is this a good choice. The price seems good.

STEWMAC.COM - Shielded Push-back Wire...

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I have a new power supply that I wanted to test. I wired up the servo that had the noise. Ran the
servo and no strange noise at all. Does this tend to mean it could be a tuning issue. The test...

Hi Roger
I never thought I`d get an answer. Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.