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    xPRO advice for absolute novice

    You have a lot going on there. xPRO and Arduino do different things. xPRO takes g-code (generated or programmed) and moves the axis handling all...
    Post by: marmageek, Aug 27, 2018 in forum: Controller Boards
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    OpenBuilds MiniMill

    Hey team, I am just learning Fusion 360 but I created a drill plan for a waste board for the XL Gantry Plate. Note that the 1:1 PDF generated 120...
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 31, 2018 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds MiniMill

    Thanks-- I am looking at the PDFs of the models; however, I do not see one for the C-beam XL Plate.
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds MiniMill

    Anyone have a template for the screw holes?
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    OpenBuilds MiniMill

    Another NOOB question... how do you connect the sacrificial material to the bed? In the photo above it looks like counter-sunk screws. What size...
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 25, 2018 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    Note that I cycled power as you suggested and observed the correct displacement with: 800 pulses/rev, 1101 SWX, & 100 SPU. Thankyou for the tip.
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 23, 2018 in forum: General Electronics
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    Using the defaults on the Planet-CNC software. Will publish them in a bit. Update: added settings export.
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: General Electronics
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    What are the errors? I do an emergency stop to disable the motors, then make the switch changes.
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: General Electronics
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    I am still having some issues with my configuration. You can see my configuration here. Essentially, I am not finding any difference with the...
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: General Electronics
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    JTBC: they ARE assuming a 200 step/revolution? This really doesn't make sense for me as then there is no 1:1 (ie. you can ONLY µstep).
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 16, 2018 in forum: General Electronics
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    microstepping and DQ542MA switches

    Can someone explain how the micro stepping works with the DQ542MA drivers? The table on the drivers has 400, 800, 1600, ... Does this table...
    Thread by: marmageek, Jan 15, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: General Electronics
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    Need feedback on CNC USB controller

    I have the board; however, I am a NOOB so just trying to figure it all out. There IS a JOG jumper and I have seen videos with the keyboard for it;...
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 15, 2018 in forum: General Talk
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    Planetcnc with dq542ma and high torque motors

    What were your final switch settings? I too am doing this for the first time.
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: Controller Boards
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    OpenBuilds MiniMill

    Has anyone wired up the DQ542MAs with the CNCControllerMk3/4? What colors map to what driver terminals? What switch settings?
    Post by: marmageek, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: CNC Mills/Routers
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