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    Would be great if the new PCB and Code used a...

    Would be great if the new PCB and Code used a Reflective Sensor rather than a hall sensor it worries me that the weight of the magnet with cause vibrations and balancing issues.

    RPR-220 are...
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    I don't have a hall sensor yet, i tried to use a...

    I don't have a hall sensor yet, i tried to use a PC fans hall sensor but the RPM count was not very reactive, but i powered the circuit based on straga's schematic with an AC motor. It appears to...
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    Digikey charge £15 to the UK :nono: RS and...

    Digikey charge £15 to the UK :nono:

    RS and Farnell (element14) don't stock it

    I ordered an Allegro A1220EUA-T though i don't know if it will be compatible
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    That is a switching power supply if there is any...

    That is a switching power supply if there is any smoothing on the output the optocoupler will not pulse in time with the mains frequency.

    Raw DC will still pulse at mains frequency till you use a...
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    I managed to get my boards etched and populated...

    I managed to get my boards etched and populated this weekend also.

    http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ruperthirst/Forum%20Files/runawaybrainz.blogspot/OSPID/IMGA0193(Small).JPG

    The open source...
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    Its attached to post number 12, KOC62 ...

    Its attached to post number 12, KOC62

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachments/open_source_controller_boards/174054d1356903254-open_source_atmel_arduino_pid_motor_control-vspindel_v3.rar
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    Yes i think most of use are working from Straga's...

    Yes i think most of use are working from Straga's Schematic/code.

    The Schematic supplied by mrendu43 shows START, SET, UP, DOWN, ESC probably reserved for an LCD menu system

    Switch 1 (SW1)...
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    Might be an idea to stick with the original...

    Might be an idea to stick with the original design at the start of the thread and advance from that, Since that is known to work well.

    OSPID would be a good name :)

    Its so easy to go off on a...
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    I think that is a over reaction "The SuperPID...

    I think that is a over reaction

    "The SuperPID has a lot of proprietary features like using a paint (or white/black area) and opto sensor"


    That's nothing new people have been doing that for...
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    Hey Guys Any updates on any progress ? ...

    Hey Guys

    Any updates on any progress ?

    Cheers

    Rupert
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    Thanks orkki now i just get LiquidCrystal...

    Thanks orkki now i just get LiquidCrystal library errors

    What Version of the IDE are you using ?

    Are you using Straga's libraries ?

    the Sketch only uses 3 libraries ?

    Wire.h...
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    Hi Timmy yes if you could zip up your code and...

    Hi Timmy

    yes if you could zip up your code and the correct libraries,that would be great.

    I updated my libraries for Arduino v1 and up but still no joy

    Thanks

    Rupert
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    I agree with Mike ,Timmyb Its a lot better...

    I agree with Mike ,Timmyb

    Its a lot better just to stick with Eagle .Fritzing is good for breadboard though, but for an open source project the design files need to be in Eagle.


    Cheers
    ...
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    Hi Did anyone have problems compiling the...

    Hi Did anyone have problems compiling the vspindel_v3.pde using Arduino 0022 IDE ?

    I just get errors

    vspindel_v3.cpp: In function 'void setup()':
    vspindel_v3:59: error: 'poweron2' was not...
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    Nice work Straga Could you please include...

    Nice work Straga

    Could you please include some sort of connection diagram to make things a little clearer ?.

    I was thinking of making this, but i would have to use the toner transfer method to...
  16. Yer i looked into that TarHeelTom but with the...

    Yer i looked into that TarHeelTom but with the extra weight and import tax the 3 steppers work out at around £150 ($239)

    3 of these run to £72($114) delivered in the UK i think the inductance...
  17. Thanks for the reply Kawazuki i guess your...

    Thanks for the reply Kawazuki i guess your running 36-40v in parallel ?

    Cheers

    koog
  18. GECKO GUYS ! G540 / G250 Users what steppers do you recommend from UK suppliers

    UK GECKO GUYS ! G540 / G250 Users what steppers do you recommend from UK suppliers


    Hey Guys

    This is my first post on the forums so be gentle ;)

    Im just starting my first CNC router...
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