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  1. #1
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
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    MK3/ 9 axis to Geck 213V and 540V

    Hi, I have had some distractions from this project and could use some advice / clarification. I have the main components mounted onto a test board at this point to make sure things actually work before mounting them on the cnc.

    Components:

    Controller and break out board
    - Mk3 – 9 axis controller / https://planet-cnc.com/product/cnc-u...er-mk3-9-axis/
    - TNG license
    - Adapter with screw terminals / https://planet-cnc.com/product/adapt...rew-terminals/
    - Related ribbon cables

    Pendant
    - MPG adapter / https://planet-cnc.com/product/adapter-for-mpg-pendant/
    - MPG Pendant
    - Still working on this area – might have installed the software incorrectly and need to re-load.

    Stepper Motor drivers
    - Gecko 213V single axis controller
    - Gecko 540V multi axis controller

    Status

    Gecko 213V + Motor hook up
    - Connecting the controller to the break out board - complete
    - Connecting the break out board to the Gecko 213V – complete
    - Testing 213V with a stepper motor – complete and works

    Gecko 540 + Motor hookup.
    - Most of the stepper motor signals come into the 540 via a parallel port.
    - Connecting the controller directly of via the break out board to the gecko 540V parallel port – TBD – need advice
    - Does it make sense to buy a parallel port cord, slice it open, and then just wire this to the break out board?
    - Should I use this cord to just wire point to point right to the controller board?

    I have seen a few parallel port break out boards, but I really question if it makes sense to go through (controller on board plugs) – (ribbon cable) – (break out board) – (individual wires for multiple drives) – (parallel port break out board adapter) – (parallel cable) – (540 driver)

    Must be an easier way to pull this off - right?

    Thanks

    Harry

  2. #2
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    Mar 2017
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    Re: MK3/ 9 axis to Geck 213V and 540V


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