It's been a while since I updated anything so I though I'd mention there's a new version of the firmware available.
This version (3.03) has a number of changes.
These include:
Both stepper...
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It's been a while since I updated anything so I though I'd mention there's a new version of the firmware available.
This version (3.03) has a number of changes.
These include:
Both stepper...
Ah, OK - so "factory reset" doesn't do what I supposed and return me to 3.7.1?
I'll give that a go.
[edit]
Thanks that worked. Just need to enter everything again.
I completely misunderstood...
Hi, I bought this a while ago to avoid Mach 3 and a PC and it's been working well other than an issue with the probe (I couldn't get it to reset the Y when it touched).
I'm not massively familiar...
Hi Nick,
You don't need a closed loop system but there's nothing to stop you using one.
(I get "page not found" for your link)
The system has been tweaked and a few features added since the...
I've replied to this via email but I thought a reply here might be of help to anyone else with a similar issue (and in case my email gets whacked by a spam filter).
So setting the motor to 400...
Hi, the cheap and cheerful TB6600 should work fine. I use them all the time with no problems.
Set them to half step (400 steps) and in setup on the controller find "Swap Clock Pulse" and make sure...
For 'normal' use a typical Nema 23 motor of around 2-4A will easily spin a 10" table.
I use a similar motor but set the current low to just over 1A and via a 90:1 worm that turns a 10 inch swing...
Hi John,
that's exactly how it works.
So basically internally it multiplies the number of divisions by the actual division its on then divides the result by the number of steps for a full circle...
1 amp in itself shouldn't be an issue - and a bit odd that the motor runs when microstepping. More likely I'd have thought that the voltage to the driver is low?
(FWIW I run my 2.5A motor at about...
I must admit I can't see anything on the data sheet that says what happens if you leave all switches 'on'. My best guess would it would default to 'full' stepping which would mean 200 steps per rev...
The 4520 is a direct replacement for the 452 so you should just be able to swap them.
The firmware has been fairly stable for a number of years now, most changes have been fixing edge case bugs or...
I haven't checked but I think the version of the firmware you're using has "Set Worm Ratio" rather than "Steps for 360".
If so then it assumes a 400 step motor such that a 90:1 ratio would give you...
The basic problem is that you need it to work at 400.
Here's why. With 400 steps per revolution of the motor and a 90:1 ratio then 360 degrees would be 400 * 90 = 36,000.
The largest number you...
If anyone still struggles getting 18F452's. I've updated the firmware in the download section of my website to include a version for the 18F4520 (which is also slightly cheaper...)
Sorry John for the lack of reply (and every one else). CNC Zone had 'unsubscribed' me from this thread!
Are you using a different PSU for the controller than you use for the servos? If not a small 'wall-wart' PSU just for the controller might help (the controller pulls less than 100mA so the tiniest...
Hi,
does it reset when you press a key? If so then in my experience about 10% of 452's do this for reasons I've never figured out. Try replacing it.
(If you bought it from me send me an email and...
For anyone interested I've updated the schematic on my site (hopefully the keypad layout is now correct!) .
Also attached to this post.
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Just in case it isn't clear - the PIC you ordered from my site is already programmed so you don't need to reprogram it simply plug it in!
The compiler that comes with MPLABX won't directly compile...
Hi Les,
I'm aware that the circuit diagram isn't correct. I keep meaning to change it but can't find the license file for the software I originally used to draw it!
The reason is lost in the annals...
Hi Hugh,
getting IDE's to work is a big subject so I can only offer some vague pointers.
So you're using a version of HiSoft and example code that should compile using it but are getting...
If anyone is interested I have new PCB's in stock on my site.
I've changed the design slightly:
There's an extra 100nF decoupling capacitor on the input side of the regulator. I've moved the 5v...
Can you connect a 5v fan? Probably... ;-)
The 7805 is (probably) rated at 1A so as long as the total current is less than that you'll be OK. The module pulls about 50mA but when connected to a...
Hi Dankycnc,
On the driver, connect the PUL- and DIR- together and connect this to the GND connection on the controller.
Then take a wire from PUL+ to Step and another from DIR+ to Dir.
That...
For the amount of effort that would take would it not be easier and cheaper to sell the Gecko and buy something that works?
Added the keypad to my site, this is designed so that the connector maps to the one on the divider and so will connect with a simple 8 pin to 8 pin SIL cable.
You can see below how it's supposed...
It does suck a bit. I don't understand why the Gecko can't half step although I'm sure there's a reason...
On a positive note, I've got some new keypad PCB's. I've built one up and it works, just...
It all depends on the ratio...
Basically if the MotorSteps x DriverSteps x WormRatio is greater than 65535 then it won't work.
So if we assume a standard 200 step motor, 10 micro step gecko and...
Zahnrad, not sure if it's relevant (since I don't know enough about 6064 vs 6560 chipsets) but a quick search on eBay for "6064 stepper driver" turned a few such boards up in the UK at least. (e.g....
Hi Zahnrad, the keypad you've linked to is almost identical to the one I link to in the parts list on my site from Farnell. The Farnell one is (was) cheaper and the connections are guaranteed so it...