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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?
