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The stepper moves fine when step/dir is connected to JP7 in a 'normal setup' I don't get how the multiplexing is working. How do I explain the KFLOP to us JP4/6 instead of JP5/7 so I can connnect the...

I've wired my step/dir to JP4 Pin13+14 on the Kflop.
What do I need to do from here to get the motor running?

Thank you very much Tom. That already explains why I've been having so much trouble finding info on the subject.
I can see that I've misunderstood some things. I thought that JP1 on the KANALOG was...

Hi everyone.
I'm trying to get my CNC up and running using KFLOP/KANALOG but I'm Super lost on how to get anything moving.
I've built a couple of machines before using MACH3 so the whole 'ports and...

I'm guessing Mitubishi doesn't have the cheapest drivers, I hoped I could get a cheaper alternative (I haven't looked though)
for my other cnc projects I've used a Leadshine MX3660 controller, How...

Hey Guys I have a AC servo motor (got it for free but it should work)

- it's a MITSUBISHI HC-MF73-S15
I was wondering, how do i find the right servo driver? (one that works with the motor)
...

I'm trying to add a 4th axis to the MX3660 but I can't get it to work.

Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong (maybe om reading the schematics wrong?)
I have connected it like this:

MX3660 to...

Hello, I've build a three axis cnc mill using the Leadshine MX3660 and I'm very happy with it.
Now I'm trying to add a 4th axis to the MX3660 but I can't get it to work.

Anyone done this before...

as I believe I've mentioned earlier in the thread, I've already got a Leadshine MX3660 (that connects to PC through parallel port)

if I go with UC100

it's just: PC<usb-UC100-parallel...

Okay the tapping isn't necessary, but I would still like to cut steel (occasionally) can it be done within a reasonable budget? The structure of my machine is very rigid...

ok., guess that's off the table then.

any recomendations on choosing a spindle then? guess I'll go with VFD as everyone else then ;)
- can VFD spindles spin both directions?( - you can't do...

Hey guys (and girls - if any..)

I was wondering...

1: - is it possible to use a stepper motor (was thinking Nema34) as the main spindle?

2: - is it strong enough? (would like to have the...

I'm also tight on space so would like to use laptop + I don't want to be stuck on one specific PC would like to change sometimes so that I can program on the go :) but mostly just for comfort, it's...

Thanks your advice is greatly appreciated!

- if you don't mind I have another question besides the original post:

do you have any experience on spindle selection (main spindle - the one that...

1: I've been looking at those, think I'll go with that then (just to be 100% clear, it's: PC>USB>UC300>stepper controllers>stepper motors right?)
2 and 3: it was just to be sure, do you recommend...

Hey there a couple of questions:




1: parallel ports seems a bit out of date, although I've already got "all" the electronics for a CNC mill (3 or 4 axis) - can I buy something so that I can...

bummer!... well thanks for clearing that up :)

Wish I'd known that a lot sooner :b damn!
Just to be clear... this means I have to reinstall a "new" OS, running 32 bit right?

I'm using 64 bit, could that be the problem?
do I need a new Windows Copy then? :s

Exactly how i've done it, doesn't work :/

I got my CNC mill running, and now I want it running from a new PC.

I've copied the MachMill.XML settings to the new computer
I'm not sure which port its connected to so I tried all four (4)...

thanks, I will definitely look at ezcam, thanks for your response :)

why do you think 3D software for 2.5D parts is a bad idea? :)

and thanks for your input! :D

Hey i just started a small company making custom parts etc.
I still have my day job at a factory where I... basically do the same ;)

normally I use Gibbs CAM and Autodesk Inventor, but they are...

Can you just add parallel port(s) to a regular stationary pc and make it work with mach3? Isn't there something about some port address' that need to be correct for it to work?

I'll greatly...

PS. I would gladly receive updates on your tool changer project as well thx ;)

Ok I'll look into that, just thinking you'd have to orient both the spindle /chuck and the drawbar since it has to be in the same direction as the chuck key analogue. The live tool-turret I'm...

That might be an idea, but not quite sure I fully get what you're saying..-how would you "connect "/"disconnect" the chuck key to/from the chuck when it's running?

(and funny I'm working on an...

I'm working on an old cnc lathe and is trying to make it a little more useful, so right now I'm looking at automatic clamping systems. I'm just getting into pneumatics/ air powered stuff through...

Sounds great. Any news on that yet? :)