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    Need help mach 3 and g540 Chinese VFD xyz will not move

    IIm new to this bought the machine 2nd hand its a e axis running a Chinese vfd and a Gecko g540 When I first powered it up I could get evdrything to moce by running the g code simulator road runner patern after I programed the vfd everything was working I had to reinstal my OS ( window 7) now nonaxis movement I can cintrol the spindal

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    [QUOTE=WEBB;2291706]IIm new to this bought the machine 2nd hand its a e axis running a Chinese vfd and a Gecko g540 When I first powered it up I could get evdrything to moce by running the g code simulator road runner patern after I programed the vfd everything was working I had to reinstal my OS ( window 7) now nonaxis movement I can cintrol the spindle from mach 3 but no axis movement Ive tried to reconfig the mach 3 but no success Im new to this so can anyone send me screen shots of their similar set up configuration Im well psst frustrated and think Im just digging a deeper hole I JUST WANT TO BUILD STUFF AND ITS MAKING ME CRAZY . Any input is greatly appreciated if someone has a configuration that may help Im at bodizifus@ msn.com thank you in advance !!

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    Re: Need help mach 3 and g540 Chinese VFD xyz will not move

    WEBB,

    Are you using our XML file to setup Mach3? If so, can you take a screenshot of your PORTS AND PINS section of the CONFIG dropdown?
    Marcus Freimanis
    www.geckodrive.com

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