I just finished assembling my black box 4x controller. I have 24vdc power supplied, I have the switch turned on, I have the nema 17 motors wired, I have limit switches wired. On the trouble shooting tab, I see the switches change state, but the motors do not turn, I see the numbers on the Openbuilds Control change, but the motors don't move. I;ve tried everything I can think of. Any help?
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Ok, I'm new to this. I got a Black Box controller. I have it wired to 3 Nema 17 motors. I installed and opened openbuild control, connected to the controller, and nothing. I tried to jog x and , the numbers increment on the openbuild control, but the motor doesn't move. I down loaded a g-file from sandify, and I get an error 22, rate not defined. What am I doing wrong?
I believe I read in a thread that you have 12mm leadscrews with anti-backlash nuts that will fit into a C-Beam? Do you have these in a 1600mm length?
Hi, I can certainly obtain 1600mm length and longer, do you have whatsapp so we can communicate easier? Or send email to [email protected]
Hello Azrael! I found your comments in Jacobs build here - https://openbuilds.com/threads/1510-workbee-modified.13411/page-3 and they are very inspiring. I posted there a few questions, would you mind checking out? :) Thanks!
Hi, sorry, have not been here for some time.. I will check it when I have a bit of free time. Anything of interest in particular? Any chance you are in the Facebook Ooznest workbee group?
Is there a phone number for open builds ??My black box makes sparks . Blackbox to Open builds ot power outlet .From outlet to Dewalt
Hello @Darriel Fisher please unplug and reach out to the Part Store Team and they will help you. https://openbuildspartstore.com/contact-us-form/
Hi Mark, Can you please tell me the right wiring for the OPTLASERS PLH3D-2W Laser to BLACKBOX? This is for the ACRO 55. I believe that the 0-5v ANG (+) and the ANG GND (-) go to TOOL port and the VCC (+) and GND (-) go to 12v power supply. Can you please confirm this for me. Thanks Roger
Hello Roger yes please have a look at the awesome manual the guys from Optlaser put together recently to show how to connect their laser to the ACRO system - https://optlasers.com/manual/acro-system-with-plh3d-2w-user-manual-optlasers.pdf
Hi Alex. I hope it's OK to contact you re OpenBuilds, sketchup and plug-ins. I am completely lost trying to get the plug in to show up, & appear on sketchup make 2017 (free version). I'm trying to create G-code for my model to run a CNC milling machine. I can't find anything newer than 2013 & being on a Mac, none of the instructions make sense, being for windows. Any help would be great. Ron 647 528 3548, Toronto
Hi Ron, Sorry I didn't reply earlier, I'm afraid I don't have any experience with Sketchup! I run TinyG controller with Chilipeppr interface with fusion360 CAD on PC. Hope you get it working.
Hi Mark, I need a help right now, I checked the link to your BlackBox Documents for troubleshooting. I did all about the tablet of content https://docs.openbuilds.com/doku.php?id=docs:blackbox:faq-usb-connection-failed, and doesn’t work.
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Hello, it was suggested to me you were an open builds dealer in Canada.if so, I would like to know if you have a website to view pricing. Thank you, Karuul74
error running 1001nc "g code words consist of a letter and a value, letter was not found [:(PGM,NAME= "1001")]" How do I correct this?
Hi Kyo, Is it possible to have a copy of the drawings for the large gantry plates for the Sphinx XL. I am trying to make them even higher, like 10-15cm higher, with thicker alu.
Two questions 1. Can I use the openbuilds software wit windows XP 2. Can I wire the router straight to the blackbox
Hello @Nomad1 Could you please do me a favor and ask these questions over in the forum so that others that may have the same questions will also get the answer when searching for it. I thank you in advance for your help. OpenBuilds CONTROL - https://openbuilds.com/threads/openbuilds-control-software.13121/page-50 BlackBox - https://openbuilds.com/threads/blackbox.13735/page-25
In one of my projects I need to move two axis - each driven by 2 stepper motors. Can I configure the BlackBox controller to synchronize the X and Z motor, like it is done with the Y and Y2 motors?
You can simply wire the two motors in parallel on one axis. We did this a lot back in the day before we dedicated a driver to each motor.
Hallo, ich habe den Big Size 3D Printer den Sie gebaut haben jemanden abgekauft. leider ist er unvollständig. Ich hätte ein paar Fragen zu dem Gerät. Wäre es möglich hierzu mal zu telefonieren? Gerne eine PN an mich oder per E-Mail an [email protected] Gruß Claus
Hallo Claus, entschuldige, dass ich auf deine Nachricht noch nicht geantwortet habe, aber irgendwie habe ich es nicht mitbekommen. Bin in letzter Zeit nicht mehr so oft auf dieser Seite. Hat sich deine Frage mitlerweile geklärt, oder kann ich noch helfen? Gruß Andreas
Hi Mark I have a c-beam xl and i am thinking of upgrading to the workbee 1500mm x 1000mm I will be purchasing the BlackBox controller and I am a little confused. I have the Vectric software and it works well but is it compatible with the BlackBox controller,, hope this makes sense?
Hello @PAULTOMMY Yes the BlackBox will work with the 1500x1000 not problem. Really the only thing to keep in mind on that build is that its belt an pinion and so the steppers on the Y axis are facing opposite of each other. Because of this one stepper should be wired in reverse.
You can also reverse it in the software but I like to wire it that way. Check out the WorkBee wiring video here to learn how we set it up. - https://openbuilds.com/builds/openbuilds-workbee-1510-60-x-40.7189/
Hi Marc Carew, I am a hobbyist woodturner that has created a number of woodturning accessories using your vslots. I will be giving a remote zoom demonstration to my woodturning club(located in NJ) on that subject. I have cut vslot 20mm rail on my 10 table saw with no issues. I know that the question will come up regarding blade selection. So what brand/type of blade should I recommend when asked?
Hello @dennis weiner sounds like a fun club! On blades we have tried a few but I like these for my 12" chop saw - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012YF1ZW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I jog the machine commands scrolling on screen and resulting “ok” but no movement. Black Box light for the USB flickers red. Any ideas?
Hi, I have assembled a CNC router and have been able to get it to work but I cant seem to get the GRBL_0.8.1 software to display the tool path. I have written some text in Inkscape and converted to G-code and then been able to engrave on some MDF board. What I can't see to the image on the top panel of the GRBL software window to show me where the spindle will travel and my home point. Regards Graham
Hi Graham, i suggest you post this question as a Post in the general forum so the community can chime in on this. Make sure to be specific on which software are you referring *** its unclear.
Olá Fábio, sou novo por aqui. Visitei sua publicação: Frezar - Desktop CNC e não soube ver se há os planos de corte das peças. Poderia me ajudar? Gostei de seu projeto, obrigado, parabéns e abraços
I just bought a LEAD 1010 with the black box and i love it. I'd like to be able to turn on my router as well as my shop vac with the software. Is there a way I can do this?
Checkout https://docs.openbuilds.com/blackbox/#331-dewalt611iot.html You can connect the vacuum to the second port so it starts whenever the router starts
