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    Intermittent problem solved

    For over two years I have been chasing an intermittent error. Did extensive grounding, changed plug connectors on gecko drives, added filter caps, removed return energy dump circuit, and more. Knock...
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    Rev 1.3

    Rev 1.3
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    Never received the Read Failed error prior to...

    Never received the Read Failed error prior to removing the optical isolator on the usb started right after removing it, but seems I don’t have the stepper motor stalling issue with it remove doesn’t...
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    Read failed Auto disconnect

    Been having ongoing problem with stepper motors on x and y axis intermittently stalling and then restarting causing machine to loose position. At first thought it was bad connection on gecko drive...
  5. Thread: Break Angle

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    Re: Break Angle

    Yes I actually built the machine see the pictures, I built it and used MDF wood that I routed by hand for the parts that are machined aluminum then used the machine made with the MDF to machine the...
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    Re: Break Angle

    I upgraded to 434

    Trajectory Planner resolutions, velocities, and accelerations.

    Ctns/Inc = 10160 Vel In/Sec = 1 Accel in/Sec = 3
    ...
  7. Thread: Break Angle

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    Re: Break Angle

    Below settings and part of the g code generated by Fusion 360 thanks for the help, Joe

    Settings
    Break Angle 20
    Look Ahead 3
    Collinear Tolerance .0005
    Clearance Tolerance .003
    Facet Angle 1...
  8. Thread: Break Angle

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    Break Angle

    Cutting a pocket, using Fusion 360 which creates the g code. The pocket is intricate, problem is it seems to being small circles in the tight corners and the machine is jerking slightly as if it is...
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    Common problem with Gecko drives

    Had a problem with both my X and Z drive, turns out it was the connectors on the Gecko drives. Very difficult problem to trouble shoot. My Z axis became unstable very quickly and went from...
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    Fusion 360 post processor

    Post Processor for Fusion 360, I built a DIY 3 axia router, built to mill aluminum, 40 mm anti backlash ball screws, 3 hp spindle, stout machine. My programing computer hard drive crashed, new hard...
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    Works great setup 4 buttons thanks Joe

    Works great setup 4 buttons thanks
    Joe
  12. Thread: Z axis stalls

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    Thanks for your help the stepper motors are...

    Thanks for your help the stepper motors are connected to the control panel with plug connectors, it was easy just swapped two plugs. Switching the z and x cables moved the problem from the z to th x,...
  13. Thread: Z axis stalls

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    Z axis stalls

    Having problem with the Z axis, started out intermittent. The Z axis stalls or slows down with the stepper motor chattering. When it slows down you hear the stepper motor chatter. When it stops you...
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    C code for button

    I am trying to do c code when adding a button. I want to add three buttons one to move x to 0 one to move y to 0 and one to move z to -.75. I tried the move command but when I move to my zero...
  15. Thread: G code error

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    Re: G code error

    Just an update, I did all the upgrades as in the previous posts. I have run the machine for 3 days without a G code error, still concerned, will have to wait and see if this did the trick.


    Joseph
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    Kmotion missing file

    I upgraded to version 4.34, in checking settings I found under M0 - 30 there is " Halt- Executive Prog - Thread 2 - Var 0 - C File - "C:\KMotionSrc\C Programs\Safe Z_SpindleOff.c" I do not have a...
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    Updated drawing

    Updated the drawing I submitted that was put on the Wiki site.

    Updated drawing includes grounding of shields for limit switches, grounding of spindle and VFD, energy dump circuit, removed...
  18. Thread: G code error

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    Re: G code error

    G Code error work in progress

    The good !

    Grounded spindle cable shield on both ends, at spindle and at VFD.

    Moved limit switch cable shields from chassis ground to 24vdc power supply...
  19. Thread: G code error

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    Re: G code error

    Thanks for the replies, I installed a solid state hard drive and have a new thumb drive I will use. I upgraded to version 4.34 and copied the data files to the upgraded version. When I added the...
  20. Thread: G code error

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    Re: G code error

    Ran chkdsk on thumb drive and hard drive no errors.
    I do eject I do not just pull out thumb drives.
    I did buy a new thumb drive and will use the new one.
    Pin 16 o JP11 is connected to...
  21. Thread: G code error

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    Re: G code error

    I finished the part that took over 5 hours without error. I went to reface the spoil board a simple back and forth cut. I ran the program and took off .003 with out problem 30" X 30" by .003 cut with...
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    Ran program again, ran it from the USB and with...

    Ran program again, ran it from the USB and with tool in spindle cutting material to see what g code error message I was getting after 5 hours the program did not fail finished the part. Intermittent...
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    I copy my g code from my computer in my house to...

    I copy my g code from my computer in my house to a usb thumb drive and use the usb thumb drive on the machine's dedicated computer to load the g code into kmotion. Am I understanding what you are...
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    Re: G code error

    I am running version 4.33 on open loop stepper motors. I am in the process of making the parts for the gantry for my machine. The sides of the gantry pictured below were machined out of 1" aluminum....
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    Ran g code as simulation ran if a few seconds no...

    Ran g code as simulation ran if a few seconds no error, I am able to switch off power to gecko drives and spindle and ran g code as if cutting material, ran for over five hours, completed g code with...
  26. Thread: G code error

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    G code error

    Huge problem machining a 1" thick piece of aluminum 28" x 12" with
    Numerous 1/2" deep pockets. Using fusion adaptive program it's a 5 hour program to run, complex part. I'm doing it on diy router....
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    Thank you I will try it and let you n know if it...

    Thank you I will try it and let you n know if it works thanks

    Joe
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    Aspire post processor

    Built a 3 axis cnc router running kmotion, presently using a autodesk rs-274d slightly modified post processor that was modified by autodesk, works great for fusion 360. Now I want to use aspire...
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    To describe the vibration, with your hand on the...

    To describe the vibration, with your hand on the machine you feel it but there is also a sound change not a rubbing sound but that is closest way to describe it. It seems to me that as the z axis is...
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    Set the break angle to 14 and all is good now,...

    Set the break angle to 14 and all is good now, not shaking like before and I did set the jerk back to 1e+007. There is a slight vibration but my gantry is over 250 lbs and there are a lot of little...
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