hello,i have A axis , and when i turn my machine in Mach ,all 4 engines of machine get current ,sometimes ,i want to be able to turn A axis manualy without turning off machine,so i want to turn off only A axis...can i do that in Mach or i should put a swich in A axis wire? Thanks
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08-10-2010, 07:55 AM #1
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how to switch off only A axis?
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08-10-2010, 08:19 AM #2
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Just disable the A axis in the Ports & Pins "Motor Outputs" Config Menu.
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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08-15-2010, 10:40 AM #3
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thx jalessi,but as i remember i did that,but problem was that current still coming in my A axis making it not possible to rotate it by hand while the machine is on. i will try it again...
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08-15-2010, 05:18 PM #4
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Xaco,
Sorry for the confusion.
Most stepper drivers have a enable-disable terminal, see attached image for an example.
This will allow the motor to free wheel.
Jeff...Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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08-16-2010, 06:59 PM #5
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yes,that would be it ,i was hoping i can do it in mach3 in a way.....anyway..thank you Originally Posted by jalessi
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08-16-2010, 08:04 PM #6
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Xaco,
You could assign an available output pin to control the enable-disable function of the stepper drive.
Jeff...Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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08-20-2010, 09:57 AM #7
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what if i just cut the wire from box to motor and put a switch,how many wires can i expect? and would it hurt my machine if i swich off and on with swich during mach3 is working? Originally Posted by jalessi
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08-21-2010, 07:39 AM #8
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YES, it will probably damage your controller card, as every controller I have ever seen warns specifically NOT TO connect or disconnect a motor while the controller card is powered. Originally Posted by xaco
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09-06-2010, 12:06 PM #9
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is it ok to swich it of and on while mach3 is off? or if its not working gcode at a moment? or it would hurt if i swich of and on even if only mach3 is on...when exactly it wouldnt hurt to swich on and of? Originally Posted by Dorsal
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