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    wow 40 posts, 20 emails and 5 emergency calls...

    wow 40 posts, 20 emails and 5 emergency calls from Mactec; and I've gone from a newbie to a very proud cnc owner. Sweeeeet!

    Now I'm going to build a space shuttle :banana:
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    DMM_TECH TO COMMANDER SK SETUP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MACH3- -WORKING SWEET!!

    Hi Guys we cracked it!

    It was stupidly simple in hindsight and works beautifully.

    Thank you Mactec, Hui at DMM and Chris at Control Techniques for all your help.

    Hope this helps someone else...
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    Thanks Mactec I'll rewire using the T3...

    Thanks Mactec

    I'll rewire using the T3 terminal on the vfd like you said - Damn I had a gut feeling that the VFD produced +10V through T3, but I must have misunderstood some earlier instructions.....
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    Hi Mactec Yes I've had the spindle running...

    Hi Mactec

    Yes I've had the spindle running through the pad and all was ok, it's just when I tried to switch it to mach/bob control that I've run into problems..

    Golly - Now i'm really...
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    Hi Mactec It looks as if your trick did the.....

    Hi Mactec

    It looks as if your trick did the.. trick?

    I rewired the AV_out G back to the power supply instead of the VFD and I started to get readings!!!
    I had a little play with the Spindle...
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    Hi Phil and Woffler, do you have the correct...

    Hi Phil and Woffler, do you have the correct Paramaters for the VFD (series2 commander sk)?
    If it's not to much of a pain can you please post them below - I'm having issues with the parameters on...
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    Thanks for the quick help guys

    Mactec what would I do without you - I think you have single handedly built my cnc ha!

    I feel silly continuously asking you what sometimes fell like stupid questions, as I don't want to put you...
  8. No power to VFD from AV_OUT port for the spindle

    Hi Mach guru's

    I'm trying to wire up a spindle for Mach3 on my first cnc but cant get any power/voltage through G and Aout of the AV_OUT port on my DMM-tech BOB...

    The VFD is primed and ready...
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    No power to VFD from AV_OUT port for the spindle

    Hi fellow DMMers I need your Urgent help pretty please!!

    I'm trying to wire up a spindle for Mach3 on my first cnc but cant get any power/voltage through G and Aout of the AV_OUT port...

    The...
  10. Hi guys in terms of wiring and shielding would...

    Hi guys in terms of wiring and shielding would you all reccomend that I use;


    * 2 core Shielded wire from mains to vfd, using the Shield as the ground/earth connection at both ends? (mains ground...
  11. INSTRUCTIONS FOR Commander SK VFD to DMM-TECH BOB

    Hi Mactec, Jon and Al thanks so much for your help


    I just heard back from Craig at Control Techniques America who confirms what we found...

    -Connect the mains ground to the first PE terminal,...
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    Commander SK VFD to DMM BOB wiring help

    Hey guys,
    I have an Commander SK 'SKCD200220' VFD
    that i'm trying to hook up to a dmm-tech DMB4250-8B break out board to use with mach3.

    I'm a complete newb to this; so I'd love to learn how...
  13. thanks again Al - first PE it is then! i'll...

    thanks again Al - first PE it is then!
    i'll try and pick up some screened cable tommorow and wire it up - fingers crossed ha!
  14. Hi Al thanks for the reply - That had/has me...

    Hi Al thanks for the reply - That had/has me stumped too.

    the "ground symbol" goes to the motor so Im guessing that one's ruled out?
    Which leaves 2 x PE.

    Do you think I should wire it to the...
  15. **Emerson CT Commander SK VFD - wiring help please

    Hey guys

    I've all but finished my very first cnc build but...

    Im tring to work out how to wire up a Commander SK VFD for 220v single phase input and was hoping that someone could help point me...
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    Hi guys thanks for being so inspirational, been...

    Hi guys thanks for being so inspirational, been loving the pics and knowing that im not the only one on a freaking massive learning curve ha!!! I've almost finished my build (just need to wire up the...
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    Hi Guys sorry for the delay - A little bit of...

    Hi Guys sorry for the delay - A little bit of house painting got in the way!

    Well the update is that Mactec gave me a call (all the way in New Zealand!) and got me fixed up pretty darn quickly.....
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    Hi Al and and Mike, thanks so much for your input...

    Hi Al and and Mike, thanks so much for your input and ideas; can you please point me in the right direction of a suitable Linear power supply that you would recommend.. I hav'nt bought 1 yet so all...
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    Wow! Thanks Mactec nice find! I've sent them a...

    Wow! Thanks Mactec nice find!

    I've sent them a price request including shipping to NZ, so just waiting to hear back from them.

    Thanks again!

    BTW- Hui just got back to me too regarding the...
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    Thanks Mactec - I cant tell what type of...

    Thanks Mactec - I cant tell what type of connectors it has? But i'll take your word on it.. still tempting though at that price.

    Would this be a better fit in your opinion? Same brand/connectors...
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    Hi Guys, I've rechecked the 3 P.S's set up in...

    Hi Guys,
    I've rechecked the 3 P.S's set up in parallel and they are working well, but they definitely make a low humming/buzzing sound ..and the fans hav'nt started yet.

    (the sound is not as...
  22. Sorry ...posted in wrong forum - not sure how to...

    Sorry ...posted in wrong forum - not sure how to delete this post?
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    Hi guys, The power supplies are all up and...

    Hi guys,
    The power supplies are all up and working, but make a buzzing noise - is that normal?
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    SOLVED!!!!

    :banana: :banana: :banana:

    mactec54, mike_Kilroy, john_100, Al_The_Man, TrickyCNC, doorknob and epineh

    First up I'd just like to say a massive thankyou to you all for all your help - You have...
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    Hi TrickyCNC, not too sure what to say? This is...

    Hi TrickyCNC,
    not too sure what to say? This is how they sell the kit... it's supposed to be pretty much plug'n'play which great is great for a newbie like me.

    I didn't think there was an issue...
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    Hi doorknob, we checked output voltage from each...

    Hi doorknob, we checked output voltage from each of the individual power supplies when they arrived, from memory thay were all 48.0V +/_ 0.1 or 0.2?
    They were fairly consistant/close.
    I see where...
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    Hi Mactec, thanks for the quick reply, *...

    Hi Mactec, thanks for the quick reply,

    * voltage selecter switches checked and are set to 230v
    * each power supply is checked and supplying 48V

    All the power supplies are the same; the far...
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    Mactec54, Mike, Al and Russel thankyou so much...

    Mactec54, Mike, Al and Russel thankyou so much for your help its simply amazing!!

    Im still alittle unsure as to how to fix this..
    My setup resembles Mactecs pic below (and the one DMM sent me...
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    Hi Russel You Legend! Thanks so much for...

    Hi Russel

    You Legend! Thanks so much for getting back to me; yup i missed a few important details..

    I have a dmm-tech 3 axis cnc kit (400w servos/drivers and BOB and 3 power supplies); I'm...
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    Power supply smoking -- HELP PLEASE!

    Hi Guys n Gals, hope someone can help me....

    Silly question but how does everyone hook up their power supplies in parallel and have a single V+ and V- coming out?


    I have 3 x (48v 7a) power...
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