Also, by any chance are the encoders "differential" and did you supply them with a separate 5V supply??? The geckos will supply up to about 50mA and most differential encoders that I have run into, need about 120mA.
At 09:37 AM 1/2/2005, you wrote: >I first upgrade to Version 4.x of TurboCNC. > >There are many changes in the backend of the code along with a new >GUI interface. Then run your test again. > >Joel > >--- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], "mmurray701" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >wrote: > > > > I have a Taig CNC mill powered by G320's, Electrocraft E543 servos > > with renco encoders setup in a 2:1 reduction. Running off a P133 in > > dos with TurboCNC V3 (not sure exactly what version but its the > > latest release of V3) > > > > I'm picking up a few thousandths on long machining files. If I run > > an hour long program i could be off by a few thousanths on X or Y, > > seems to vary depending on what file i'm running. I've written all > > sorts of test files and can never seem to duplicate the problem. > > > > I have no idea whats causing it, tried almost everything to fix it > > with no luck and its really starting to turn me off from CNC > > machining. I thought I knew enough about this to solve it but no > > luck. Have to turn to the experts on here for help. > > > > The fault lights are not comming on, I've tried a different > > computer, and shielded cables are used everywhere so picking up > > steps is unlikely. Anybody have any suggestions on something else >to > > try? When I did switch computers, i did keep the same hard drive, > > should i format it and start fresh? Anything else? > > Bubba OLDER THAN DIRT Country Bubba (Actually the inventor of Country and Bubba) In God We Trust LaGrange, GA http://bellsouthpwp.net/A/r/Arts_home_page/cnc/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Addresses: FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/ Post Messages: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] List owner: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Moderator: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Moderators] URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto: aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if you have trouble. http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this to be a sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list. NOTICE: ALL POSTINGS TO THIS GROUP BECOME PUBLIC DOMAIN BY POSTING THEM. DON'T POST IF YOU CAN NOT ACCEPT THIS.....NO EXCEPTIONS........ bill List Mom List Owner Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
