586,121 active members*
3,630 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Posts
    197

    ESS + 5056D + C11 BOB

    Hello, So I think I have everything installed correctly and that the ESS is talking with Mach3. The E-stop works connected to the C11.

    I had Mach3 and a C10 BOB working fine but made a few changes last weekend. I installed an ESS and replaced the C10 with a C11. I didn't change the wiring beyond the BOB so that should all be correct. When I installed the ESS I also licensed my copy of Mach3 AFTER I re-installed Mach3. I am regretting not just leaving Mach3 installed but I figured it would be cleaner this way.

    -I am getting no movement.
    -The led's next to the C11 ports where the motor drivers are connected seem to play musical chairs when I try to move the axis!
    -I am not sure what these led's mean.
    -The C11 has 5v between the COM and the DIR for all 3 driver ports (3,5 and 7)
    -The ESS controller frequency is set for 4kHz
    -The ESS axis frequency are set at 256kHz
    -Mach3 axis frequency are set to 60000Hz
    -I am not sure I have the ports and pins configured correctly.
    -Ports and Pins are X,Y,Z = enabled / 2,4,6 = Step / 3,5,7= Direction / all ports set to 1

    Any suggestions?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2014
    Posts
    197

    Re: ESS + 5056D + C11 BOB

    Thanks Torchhead. I did the things you recommended. What fixed the problem was moving the pin on the BOB for the COM ports for the motors. I thought I had done that already but was mistaken.

Similar Threads

  1. C35 to 5056D Manual Wiring Help
    By Nater in forum Benchtop Machines
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-09-2014, 08:05 PM
  2. 5056D Troubleshooting
    By timbochung in forum Automation Technology Products
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-24-2014, 03:45 PM
  3. KL-5056D Wiring
    By jomama1122 in forum Stepper Motors / Drives
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-17-2013, 10:39 PM
  4. Dip switch settings for DL-5056D?
    By ddragon in forum Benchtop Machines
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 11-09-2012, 02:21 AM
  5. Help wiring 5056D
    By Thomasn in forum Automation Technology Products
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 06-18-2012, 05:41 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •