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    Re: Good cnc lathe controller

    Do any retrofits have good conversational programming?
  2. Re: Adtech CNC 4620 2 axis lathe tutorial?

    I have an Adtech 4620 on an Ecoca lathe. Yes, the documentation is bad. As far as I can tell that's all there is. Mine is working but its not a controller that I would recommend to others. It doesn't...
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    Re: Help!! Is Masso a 5 axis option

    I would think Masso themselves should be able to help with this information, surely they would get enough customer feedback to know if someone is using 5 axis?
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    Re: New Controller to replace MX2

    I looked at Masso as well. I really wanted to buy one because its aussie made, but the features just aren't there. Hopefully it gets some updates, I'd like to try one one day.
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    Re: New Controller to replace MX2

    I was a service tech for a prototrak reseller in australia. We could never figure out the servo interface on any of the prototrak contollers. Southwest wouldn't give any info either. The only tuning...
  6. Re: Tomatech TAC2005M cnc controller retrofit. SZ-GH1000MC

    Finishing pass completed :)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GkV17H6V_I

    Some final tuning to do but machine is working well.
  7. Re: Tomatech TAC2005M cnc controller retrofit. SZ-GH1000MC

    Cut some metal for the first time tonight! :) Tomatech appears to work very well. I'm happy!
  8. Re: Tomatech TAC2005M cnc controller retrofit. SZ-GH1000MC

    I've been very busy working on this machine. It's up and running now :) I haven't cut any metal yet but it is cycling programs without (obvious) issue.
    Kevin at tomatech has been very helpful with...
  9. Re: Tomatech TAC2005M cnc controller retrofit. SZ-GH1000MC

    Small update. I have been wiring I/O the last couple of nights. The chinglish manual supplied with the kit is for an older version of a lathe controller. Not very helpful.
    I downloaded what I...
  10. Tomatech TAC2005M cnc controller retrofit. SZ-GH1000MC

    My old Arix CNC60 milling machine controller has finally died. It put up a good fight over the years but this time its down for the count.

    For the retrofit, I have chosen the Tomatech TAC2005M...
  11. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    I'm pulling all the Arix control electronics out of my machine today.

    I'm keeping the drives and motors until I can determine if I can make them work with the new controller.
    Pretty much...
  12. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    With help from friends who are much smarter than me, I've found that the DDD board is the problem in my machine. It looks like one of the eeproms is corrupted.

    Does anyone have parts they'd like...
  13. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    Here's a scan of the circuit for my CNC60.
    Hopefully its useful to someone!

    I had to compress the crap out of it to upload. If its not clear, PM me and I'll email a better copy to you.
  14. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    I bought a 5 axis SZGH-1000-MC from aliexpress. Looking at the Arix servo manual that someone has previously posted (thank you!) it appears the drives can be configured for pulse/directon mode. We...
  15. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    I emailed Arix service asking for PCB schematics. No go unfortunately, they no longer exist
    :-(

    I've scanned my circuit diagrams, but they're to large to upload here.

    PM me your email if...
  16. Re: Adtech cnc controls, motors and drives etc

    Yeah, thats what it says in the manual but it doesn't work. There are 2 settings, default is home to the switch and stop when it touches it. The other setting homes to the switch, touches it, then...
  17. Re: Adtech cnc controls, motors and drives etc

    And G41, G42 don't work. That annoyed me badly. The tool point and nose radius settings are all there, but they do nothing.
    I nearly gave up on the control when I discovered that. Very, very...
  18. Re: Adtech cnc controls, motors and drives etc

    What is the latest version firmware for a 4620 controller? I'd have to go check, but I think mine is dated 2017.

    One thing I don't like is the inconsistent homing. The machine homes to the...
  19. Re: Adtech cnc controls, motors and drives etc

    I got my machine finished. It working pretty good. It has some quirks, but nothing I can't live with. I may be able to help if you're having trouble?
  20. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    I have the basic electrical schematics that originally shipped with the machine. I can scan and upload if you/anyone else is interested.
    I have found that carefully removing each card one by one and...
  21. Re: Keep existing drives or replace with snapAmp?

    I am considering doing a full controller/servo retrofit on my Arix CNC60.

    So if anyone is interested, I will probably be selling all of the electronics and servos.

    The machine is fully...
  22. Re: Adtech cnc controls, motors and drives etc

    I have almost finished my ecoca 4610 / adtech cnc4620 retrofit. It's up and running, but I have a few bugs that I can't figure out.

    - G50 speed limiting doesn't work. My max spindle speed is only...
  23. Hi, new user here :) I have an arix machine, a...

    Hi, new user here :)

    I have an arix machine, a cnc60. It's still got the original control and drives on it, but it is getting very flaky in its old age. Its in my garage at home, I mostly use it...
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