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  1. Getting 'Cannot Unhome While Moving' Errors Without Limit Switches

    Hi all.

    I just changed over to a new computer, and have gotten EMC2 2.5.0 up and running. However, I'm now stumped by the following: my machine will begin a command/move and then at some arbitrary...
  2. Poll: Let me readdress this question: did anyone rewire...

    Let me readdress this question: did anyone rewire their steppers to bipolar series or parallel with the stock control box, and are the box and steppers taking the extra power without frying...
  3. Replacement Motor Brushes For Sherline Mill AC Motor

    Anyone ever swapped the brushes on their AC motor from the early Sherline mills? I've got a Spectralight 0200 that needs a swap on one of the brushes. My motor is the old AC type, made by Triem, with...
  4. Poll: How are your Spectralight 0200 steppers wired?

    How are your stock steppers wired on your LMC Spectralight 0200?. My table is having difficulty hitting rapid speeds due to lack of torque, so I'm looking to get some more out of them.

    My motors...
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    An update: Swapped the motors, no difference,...

    An update:

    Swapped the motors, no difference, Z axis continues to make a buzzing at idle regardless of which motor is used. I hooked up the oscilloscope for a quick look of the signals at idle...
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    Shannon, I will swap out the motors tonight,...

    Shannon,

    I will swap out the motors tonight, seems like a good move.

    For binding, everything turns and slides smooth by hand, so I'm still placing my chips on a electronics issue. I have yet to...
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    Spectralight/Sherline Stepper Woes

    Hey all, looking for all you Spectralight owners out there.

    Picked up an old Spectralight 0200 locally. Saw it run, looked good to go. I've since broken it down, cleaned it, lubed it, and...
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    Has anyone cleared up the power of the motor yet?...

    Has anyone cleared up the power of the motor yet? The Grizzly manual reference the 3.2A twice, which comes out to roughly a 1/2 hp motor... but the wiring diagram shows the motor as 750W, or around 1...
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