Originally Posted by
jross
So, I just found what I think could be the basis of a rockin' CNC machine. It was a biomedical device of some sort, already has the gantry in place, VEXTA UPH569-AM stepper/ VEXTA UDX5114 controller on z-axis all set up, twin VEXTA UPH599-A stepper/ VEXTA UDX5128 controller setups for x- and y-. It's complete and does a partial self-check when powered up.
How do I link these to a computer? (Seen a partial writeup, but the information ended up pertaining to a different controller box)
Is there a full self-test mode I can access with these?
Does anyone have manuals, guides or other information?
Practice your google skills, in 5 min I came up with a bunch of stuff about these drivers and how to hook them up including several posts on the cnczone.
Here is a link to the manual to get you started
http://www.alltronics.com/mas_assets/acrobat/24M006.pdf
Page 23 basically says set it to pulse and direction and you can run it from the parallel port. Always use a breakout board. www.candcnc.com
Check out the ubob.
Mike
Warning: DIY CNC may cause extreme hair loss due to you pulling your hair out.