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Is anyone running a 5-conductor cable to ground their actual stepper motor case to the power supply ground? 4 wires to stepper, 5th wire to the...
Hey guys, quick update for anyone that is interested. I managed to get Mach 4 running smoothly on an old designated freebie computer from my...
Thanks for the link! Did you make some sort of DB9 -> Aviation adapter there? Or are they simply placed behind the unit for the image.
+1 for interest in the controller box setup and parts that are used! What connectors do you have sticking out of the G540 in that image? Thanks :D
Thanks for the info! I am going to look into the Star Ground method. I had some issues with signal loss grounding through the G540 during testing,...
Can anyone explain the best method to ground shielded stepper cables with DB9 connectors? I also need some help with the limit switches. I...
18/4 Gray Shielded wiring - Southwire (By-the-Foot) 18/4 Gray Stranded CU CL3R Shielded Security Cable-57573099 - The Home Depot 18/2 Gray...
Nice! Are you posting the updates? I am wired up at the moment, minus the relay / extensions. I want to try and find a relay that is 48v...
Hey guys quick update. Parts arrived and I have movement! I am still in the process of calibrating my steppers, however things are going...
Parts arrived, just waiting on the new power supply to get started.
Ok great! I finished up the machine last week so i am on the home stretch with the electronics now. I am ordering the parts/ Mach 4 software...
Hey Jestah, Thanks for the reply. I am not stuck at the moment, i just want to know that if i do get stuck, someone here is running the same...
Hey Matt, Thanks for the reply! How was the setup? Run into any issues getting the PMDX working correctly?
Can someone give me some information regarding their Mach 4 control setup? I have been searching for an up to date solution and i cannot find any...
Hello, I am looking to upgrade the board and interface for my nema 23 3-axis machine. My main focus is reliability. I need something that can run...
I am getting a new error code coming up since i have switched from a laptop to a desktop. GRBL runs great for a few minutes then gives me a...
Here is a pic of my latest project using my CBeam Machine. The plexi and 1/4" aluminum was all done on the machine and came out great!
What size linear rails did you use there? Looks great!
I sure will! I am designing it to be used with the Open Builds router mount.
Finally got kicked out of the living room, so I decided to make some noise in the garage! Made some serious progress on the vacuum system....