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  1. #1
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    Apr 2003
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    port setup for kcam

    I'm having trouble keeping my motors enabled with k cam. anyone have the port setup for a fet3 controler.

  2. #2
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    I think kcam disables the motors after a part file is run. You need to remember to enable them before running the next file.

    You should have gotten the pin setup from stepperworld with your controller. I have it here somewhere if you can't find it.

    Eric
    I wish it wouldn't crash.

  3. #3
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    In the port setup you can turn the motors always on. All my motors run great in all directions. Y axis stays enabled. X axis stays enabled after you stop running in one direction but dosn't stay enabled after stop in the other direction. Z axis doesn't stay enabled at all.

  4. #4
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    Hello,
    I am using Kcam and probotix driver circuits. My X axis directional pin (pin 3 of the parallel port) changes the Voltage from 3.25V to 4.7V instead of moving from 3.25V to 0V when the software prompts the motor driver circuit to change direction. Therefore my Motor is not changing direction. I have checked the driver circuits with other Directional pins onthe break out board and they turned out to be ok.
    I have tried to invert the pin the set up but this still has not worked. Please advise me on how i can solve this problem

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