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    Re: Nema42 heating up

    Thanks for the response, I am clueless to witch is the correct dip switch configuration
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    Nema42 heating up

    Morning People,

    I have a big cnc 4 axis router machine I built.

    I have a issue, I have nema 42 motors, after working for a while they start to heat up and then start to lag when they get hot.
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    Mach3 plasma issue

    Hi,


    I have a cnc machine we built, the issue I am having is that when I cat something on the machine and the torch is in direct contact with the steel it makes a small spark and then mach3 says...
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    Re: Can I use LinuxCNC with this BoB?

    does linux cnc not support usb?
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    Can I use LinuxCNC with this BoB?

    Hi,

    I need help, Im running mach3 software on my machine now.

    Can I run LinuxCNC on my BoB? please see attached
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    I need a THC for my Mach3 usb controller

    Hi,

    I have a Mach3 usb controller https://www.hobbytronics.co.za/p/979/mach3-usb-4-axis-100khz-smooth-stepper-motion-controller .

    The last thing I need to complete my build is a torch height...
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    limit switch issue after replacing BoB

    Hi to all,

    I blew by BoB (the blue one in the picture), I then ordered another one (the red one in the picture. And now my limit switches all shows triggered.... and I don't know what it could be....
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    Re: Mach3 output pin only gives 0.6v

    it provides a signal only
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    Mach3 output pin only gives 0.6v

    My Mach3 USB Bob only gives 0.6v on any of my output pins...... And the weird thing is when I use my tester and I ground it on COM and put the positive end on my output pin I get 5v.....something is...
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    Re: Mach3 relay blows

    Thanks for the reply, I am new to this. Can you maybe send me a photo and a diagram of this contactor you are talking about . As I have no idea what you are talking about. And the people near me is...
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    Mach3 relay blows

    Hi I was using a Cut 60H plasma machine (60A) and all was working fine. I now went to a 100A Jasic plasma cutter and now it keeps blowing my relay that is switching is on and off. Is there a better...
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    Mach3 plasma issue

    Hi Guys,

    I'm running a mach3 plasma setup. I have the mach3 USB motion board. If my pierce and cut hight is higher than 1mm the tourch makes a small spark but does not fire. And then 95% of the...
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    Mach3 plasma issue

    Hi Guys,

    I'm running a mach3 plasma setup. I have the mach3 USB motion board. If my pierce and cut hight is higher than 1mm the tourch makes a small spark but does not fire. And then 95% of the...
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    Plasma tourch arc issue

    Hi Guys,

    I'm running a mach3 plasma setup. I have the mach3 USB motion board. If my pierce and cut hight is higher than 1mm the tourch makes a small spark but does not fire. And then 95% of the...
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    THC requirements and where to buy

    Hi I have just finished my plasma table build. We now need to add the ohmic device and THC. What are the requirements to implement THC? do I need a certain plasma cutter?


    And where can I buy to...
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    or can I ground it on the body where all the other grounds are? It is currently on the the earth on the power supply. Any idea why my relay switches on when i touch my signal wire to the ground. As I...
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    This is my wiring diagramhttps://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=395060&stc=1https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=395060&stc=1
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    Yes we have a extra 24v power supply for limit switches and estop
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    We spoke to the people where we are purchasing the plasma. they said the relay will be fine. I think it is another issue. I am getting 24v out of all my output ports on mach3.....is this normal? so...
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    Load is to much yes, is there a bigger relay we can use on mach3 to activate the plasma
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    Thanks, I will test. Is my wiring correct as on...

    Thanks, I will test. Is my wiring correct as on photo? And is the limit switch triggered error from relay blowing
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    Re: Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    Is there a way to check what side is bowed? I will have to check the load tommorow. We are using a 3-phase plasma machine
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    Plasma blows relay..........!!!!WHY

    Hi Guys,

    Me and my dad is building a Milling and Plasma Table.

    The milling Part works fine.

    I am running Mach3. I have connected up the relay as in photo attached but as soon as we turn on...
  24. Need A cad program for plasma and 3D milling.....

    Is there 1 CAM program that I can use to do create my Plasma, Milling and 3D Milling and then use that work in Mach3
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