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There is a long thread on the linuxcnc.org website (currently down for upgrade) under the AXIS sub heading on the use of camview-emc and cameras generally.

It is primarily for precise measurement,...

The unasked and therefore unanswered question, is why don't you install Ubuntu 10.04 from the live EMC2 CD on your laptop?

The only way currently for someone without a lot of linux and emc...

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Going back to your original question, I suspect that all that is happening is that so long as EMC has a file from the stick loaded, it is accessing the stick so it cannot be un-mounted.

Just...

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Unlikely, sounds like it is not changing the DIR signal, but since you don't say which lathe, which jog control (front panel or keyboard under PC control) hard to tell
regards

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This thread was about converting a TCL160 to Mach or EMC utilising the existing hardware, as described in the post below.

If your manual controls do not work you could have a major problem....

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I found that 10.4 was the first version that would allow me to run EMC in simulation on my house computer ( an Intel Quad core processor ) where 8.04 had just refused to load.

However I have...

Thank you so much for those thoughts.
Good to know there are people out there willing to offer such helpful advice, after I have solved my own problem.

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After much experimentation, managed to get it working.

To try and save someone else the same hassle, the below code in the .hal file works regards spinning the spindle and controlling...

Hi again,

Through sheer bloody mindedness, trying all the possible combinations I could, I found that
setting
net spindle-enable => parport.0.pin-16-out
instead of
net spindle-on =>...

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Having spent 3 days going around in unproductive circles, I am hoping someone can help with what must be a very common setup.

I have a slant bed lathe with ATC. Presently I have X Y (ATC) Z...

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Using Google instead of searching the forums eventually unearthed an oblique reference to the same problem.

Stepconf generates a HAL line
net estop-out charge-pump.enable...

Thanks for the reply.

I have never been able to test the axes from within Stepconf and now I know why.

However I obviously didn't explain properly.
I created the configuration using Stepconf...

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I am trying to migrate a fully working lathe set up under Mach3 to EMC2.
I use Linux for everything else so would like to use it for CNC too.

When I set up my data in stepconf and then try...

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As promised below pictures of the completed conversion.
It is worth doing just for the quiet, smooth motor sound, never mind the other reasons.

I sourced the timing pulleys and belt from...

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I think you have to regard the XJ20 as a good heavy set of castings and then iron out the problems caused by defective design and absolutely crap Chinese mechanical finish standards.

The...

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I bought a XJ20 from Hugh earlier this year and have just finished converting to CNC

As soon as I started doing any real work with it, the spindle packed up.
When I removed the motor...

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The company is German and appears now to be called LTN

I found their site eventually and it has data sheets for all their products, including the rotary encoder I have.
If your servo is now...

Yes, if the machine is fully working and all you are doing is putting it under remote computer control, it should be.

My experience of electronics was not extensive, but this was basically a...

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All the quotes you highlight are from someone who said he converted a 125TCL of unknown vintage.

I completely converted my 160 a long time back.

Whilst initially leaning towards...

Didn't you already ask that yesterday?

I have put the manuals on my webspace for download by whoever wants them.
Only condition is don't download them and try to sell them on Ebay!
Keep...

The problem turned out to be the parallel port cable.
It was an unused moulded plug one, but some of the pins were reversed.
It may have come with an old scanner I had or possibly was actually a 25...

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I have got a Boxford 160TCL which I am slowly getting running under EMC2.

The steppers work, all the Estops and limits work, now I am connecting the encoder.

My problem is that I cannot...

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I have had partial sucess, but not in a way that will please Mach 3 fans

Had a complete blank under Mach 3

I cut the 12 pin plug on the stepper board, which includes the X Y and Z step...

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Sounds like we might have some info to share over the next few months.

Ultimately I want to get mine running via EMC2 (Linux) as I work and program solely with Linux.

I will be using a...

Have now received copies of the User and Programming manuals in .pdf format from Simon at the Mach 3 forum.

If anyone else wants a copy I can forward same.

Melee

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I have recently bought one of these, which of course is missing the PC, manuals and all software.

It is approx 2000 vintage and has almost had no use.

Given that it works perfectly in...