Re: [Emc-users] Another Mill Conversion.

2013-10-23 Thread Don Stanley
Anyone have a technical guess why the Intel D525MW boards are not performing well in Germany? On Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 5:58 PM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 19 October 2013 08:42, Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com wrote: When I bought them there was a long debate about their

[Emc-users] Another Mill Conversion.

2013-10-17 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I am planning another CNC conversion. Is there now a better processor choice the Intel D525MW ? Thanks -- October Webinars: Code for Performance Free Intel webinars can help you accelerate application

Re: [Emc-users] Another Mill Conversion.

2013-10-17 Thread Don Stanley
? I use them all the time. The latest is the D2700 series but I have found no real improvement that I could notice at least. On 2013/10/17 07:03 PM, Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I am planning another CNC conversion. Is there now a better processor choice the Intel D525MW ? Thanks

Re: [Emc-users] Planning phase for new machine, need decision support

2013-08-06 Thread Don Stanley
Most stepper controllers have idle torque. Some will have full torque at idle (stopped). Most modern stepper controllers will have a selectable idle torque and some will wait a few seconds before switching from run torque to idle torque. Hope this helps. On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 10:11 PM,

Re: [Emc-users] Controlling a tool changer

2013-07-27 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Kirk; Very interested in what you were doing with your tool changer. I could not see how it was interacting with the spindle. Did I miss something in the video, or is that yet to be determined? I am interested in that part also. Thanks Don On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 10:52 AM, Kirk

[Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-17 Thread Don Stanley
1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? 2- Does anyone know a source for the lubriplate #107 recommended on the units service placard? Or an compatible alternative? Thanks Don

Re: [Emc-users] Should I or Shouldn't I?

2013-06-12 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Andy; I have a pedal powered lathe built in 1909. It was converted to electric motor power in 1965. I use it for quick one of a kind job, a lot quicker than programing the CNC Lathe. Just a thought. Don On Wed, Jun 12, 2013 at 12:01 PM, Matt Shaver m...@mattshaver.com wrote: On

Re: [Emc-users] Pendant recommendations

2013-06-03 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Dave; Take a look at X-keys @www.xkeys.com When they are programed to emulate the keyboard keys of AXIS, you can control all the machine functions with the hand held pendant. This really simplifies the operations for me allowing manual operation of the all the mills functions or at the mill

Re: [Emc-users] Cincinnati Arrow 500 retrofit...

2013-02-15 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Guys; I have had terrific results with the double diaphragm couplings. They don't change velocity during the rotation when misaligned. They don't create friction when misaligned. Only a very slight torque to flex the diaphragms. They are very high torque tolerant. I rammed a small one to the

Re: [Emc-users] Seasons Greetings

2012-12-24 Thread Don Stanley
Yes; A very Merry Christmas, peaceful holidays and a Happy New Year to all of you! A special and sincere Thanks to all who contributed to LinuxCNC over the years. I hope you realize the new Industrial Revolution you have launched, and realize it's rewards over the next few years. Thanks

Re: [Emc-users] For anybody considering upgrading their motherboard in the next few months.

2012-09-22 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Sep 21, 2012 at 5:11 AM, Mark Wendt wendt.m...@gmail.com wrote: Le 18/09/2012 11:23, Mark Wendt a écrit : yann Well, that's kinda where M$ ran into a lot of security problems, trying to support legacy applications. I'd much rather take the Unix/Linux approach, and have to

Re: [Emc-users] Is there a way to get the D525MW to boot up when the AC power is applied?

2012-02-18 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks Andrew; I should have known to check the BIOS. 16 hours at work and the computer coming on for 2 seconds was too much. Thanks again Don On Sat, Feb 18, 2012 at 9:29 AM, Andrew parallel.kinemat...@gmail.comwrote: 2012/2/18 gene heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com BTW you might want

Re: [Emc-users] Is there a way to get the D525MW to boot up when the AC power is applied?

2012-02-18 Thread Don Stanley
el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I just assembled my new D525MW computer system. When I apply power to the system the D525MW powers up for two seconds then powers down again. I built a little circuit for the D510MO to do this. You need to find out which power

[Emc-users] Is there a way to get the D525MW to boot up when the AC power is applied?

2012-02-17 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I just assembled my new D525MW computer system. When I apply power to the system the D525MW powers up for two seconds then powers down again. One of the INTERNET stores selling that computer stated; they were not reliable for boot up on power up. Is anyone having this problem? It is

Re: [Emc-users] Is the Intel D510M0 Processor still a good choice for a new EMC2 application?

2012-02-08 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks All; The D525MW wins. Don On 2/9/12, Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com wrote: The D510 was actually out for several years, but it was only very late in the I didn't realize that. Thanks for correcting the 525 board number, I didn't realize I had mangled the number. Dave On 2/8/2012

[Emc-users] Is the Intel D510M0 Processor still a good choice for a new EMC2 application?

2012-02-07 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; All my shop EMC2 applications are running on D510M0's. Is this also a good choice for the new one? After EMC2 was taught how to deal with the D510M0's printer port strangeness, the have done great except for boot up after being powered down several days in a 60 degree F shop. I can't

[Emc-users] Is there a way to automatic start EMC2.4.x with Axis in full screen mode on power up?

2011-10-27 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; As clever as EMC2 is I was wonder if it could start with Axis in full Screen? It is not a show stopper, just a convenience. Thanks Don -- The demand for IT networking professionals continues to grow,

Re: [Emc-users] tool changing question

2011-09-26 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Alan; If you had some idea of when you needed to sharpen the tool, you could schedule a tool Change with a M6 Tn. n being any number other than the current one. Remove the tool sharpen and reinstall. Use the Tool-Length-probe .ngc, in the .ngc samples, (with a touch switch) to measures the new

Re: [Emc-users] HAL and INI file settings for Tool length Probing.

2011-09-09 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks to All; This will keep me busy for a while. Don On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 1:33 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi Jon; Presently I am using the hollow R8 collets waiting for someone to develop a tool changer for the R8 machines before buying a pot

Re: [Emc-users] HAL and INI file settings for Tool length Probing.

2011-09-09 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks Sam I have just installed a version of that and am now investigating how to be more efficient (lazy) with an automatic Tool changer. Don On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 2:17 PM, sam sokolik sa...@empirescreen.com wrote: When I first started playing with emc - I was making circuit boards. I

Re: [Emc-users] HAL and INI file settings for Tool length Probing.

2011-09-08 Thread Don Stanley
2011 19:19, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: I need to implement Manual Tool Change Length Probing on an EMC2 2.4.5 mill to avoid breaking the G-code into many parts. I have several versions of the G-code subroutines. I don't think that there are any settings which will do

Re: [Emc-users] HAL and INI file settings for Tool length Probing.

2011-09-08 Thread Don Stanley
they find it. Thanks again Don 2011/9/8 Fox Mulder quakem...@gmx.net Am 08.09.2011 22:22, schrieb Don Stanley: Thanks Andy; The thing I am stumbling over is What to connect the touch switch pin to in the .hal file. After that I have no idea ask but I think you may have answered some

Re: [Emc-users] HAL and INI file settings for Tool length Probing.

2011-09-08 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Jon; Presently I am using the hollow R8 collets waiting for someone to develop a tool changer for the R8 machines before buying a pot full of the R8 end mill holders. My work has been mostly one of a kind so far but will soon switch to batch jobs and I will be forced to the end mill holders

Re: [Emc-users] hat interrupt?

2011-09-07 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Peter; The interrupt was only a local shop crisis in Appalachian Mountains USA. Was there others in the world? Don On Wed, Sep 7, 2011 at 2:47 AM, Peter Blodow p.blo...@dreki.de wrote: Don Stanley schrieb: I had this ready 2 hours ago, before the big interrupt. Hope it's

Re: [Emc-users] Servo PSU

2011-09-06 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Andy; Some years ago the US code requires earth ground and common line to be isolated. This prevents voltage drop in the common line jacking up voltage on the equipment. The transformer will isolate the common return for you so your equipment will stay at earth ground and you won't glow in the

Re: [Emc-users] Servo PSU

2011-09-06 Thread Don Stanley
, at 15:21, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: The transformer will isolate the common return for you so your equipment will stay at earth ground and you won't glow in the dark when you touch it. Which transformer? Does the Drive care that the DC is not referenced to logic 0V

Re: [Emc-users] Chip breaking on a lathe?

2011-02-27 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks Steve; It is a new lathe with inserts. They are all positive rake without chip breakers. Finish cuts were very stringy. The old lathe only had hand ground bits, mostly negative rake. Problem solved. Don On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:30 AM, Steve Blackmore st...@pilotltd.net wrote:

[Emc-users] Chip breaking on a lathe?

2011-02-26 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; Is there a G code to break the mile long Slinky produced while turning a part on the lathe; similar to G73 for drilling? Thanks Don -- Free Software Download: Index, Search Analyze Logs and other IT

Re: [Emc-users] Turning spindle off

2011-02-16 Thread Don Stanley
Farzin; Have you considered using the Pause button (in Axis Display) instead of Stop. Also you could retract the tool from the workpiece in the G code before Stopping the program. Hope this helps Don On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 1:05 AM, Farzin Kamangar farzin.kaman...@gmail.comwrote:

[Emc-users] Is there a way to interface a USB 20 button pendant with EMC2 ?

2011-02-14 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I have some USB Button Pendants from systems replaced by EMC2. Is EMC2 able to read the USB Pendant buttons? If so, what is required to be loaded, set etc? If the above is available, are pins available for the following: -G code Start, pause, resume and stop? -Overrides for Spindle, Feed

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-07 Thread Don Stanley
Erick Andy; Thanks guys. Very interesting and informative. Don On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 6 February 2011 11:57, Erik Christiansen dva...@internode.on.net wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsBv0nvHzUgfeature=related I am more familiar

Re: [Emc-users] Stepper motor temperatures?

2011-02-07 Thread Don Stanley
Michael; Warm is OK. Hot to hold may be a bit much. I'm not familiar with your controller but many stepper drivers have the ability to reduce the idle (not stepping) current to the motors, if you don't need the high holding idle current for your application. I have been known to circulate air

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-05 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Erik; Wow. Before, I thought the USA Appalachian mountains had the most unique antiques still in service. The Fowler engine may have been a forerunner of the John Deer single cylinder tractor. They to were hand cranked. As I remember, they were powered by gasoline. Diesel wasn't readily

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-04 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Kirk; Answers below. On Thu, 2011-02-03 at 12:50 -0800, Kirk Wallace wrote: On Thu, 2011-02-03 at 14:34 -0500, Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I am attempting to configure EMC2 10.04.06 to control RPM on a 60 HZ AC generator. I am hoping to control my Onan with EMC2 someday: http

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-04 Thread Don Stanley
all the timers and AC clocks should average to the correct time. Thank you very much for your help Don Dave On 2/3/2011 9:32 PM, Jon Elson wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I am attempting to configure EMC2 10.04.06 to control RPM on a 60 HZ AC generator. The basic

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-04 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Jon; On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 11:55 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Also the steps in the sawtooth are one millisecond, the thread rate. You may not be able to control a 60 Hz machine with a 1 ms sampling rate. That is only 16.7 samples per cycle. I

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-04 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 2:59 PM, Dave e...@dc9.tzo.com wrote: On 2/4/2011 1:28 PM, Don Stanley wrote: It is a 180 HP Diesel driving a 40,000 watt generator. The rotating weight is massive. For those who question the mismatch, the engine will be at low RPM for efficiency. Diesel engines

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-04 Thread Don Stanley
blade on the back.. :-) It is a gas model, but I really like it. It pulls like crazy, has a max engine speed of about 1500 rpm and is built like a tank. Dave On 2/4/2011 11:08 PM, Don Stanley wrote: Hi Dave; Thanks for the input. See below. On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM, Davee...@dc9

[Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-03 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I am attempting to configure EMC2 10.04.06 to control RPM on a 60 HZ AC generator. The basic approach is: -Set the steps per inch to the number of AC cycles per day. -Monitor the AC frequency into phase A of a HAL encoder. -Feed the encoder output into the axis and PID feedback. -Feed the

Re: [Emc-users] How to post a screenshot to accompany a question?

2011-02-03 Thread Don Stanley
Thanks Andy and Tom; That will keep me working. Don On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM, Thomas Powderly tomp4...@gmail.com wrote: Don use imagebin to begin then if it proves to be a lasting issue,or important note to be kept post it on wiki with pix wiki has instructions tom3p

Re: [Emc-users] I need advise on how to configure EMC2 PID servo to control RPM.

2011-02-03 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Jon; Answers below. On Thu, Feb 3, 2011 at 9:32 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I am attempting to configure EMC2 10.04.06 to control RPM on a 60 HZ AC generator. The basic approach is: -Set the steps per inch to the number of AC cycles per

[Emc-users] How to post a screenshot to accompany a question?

2011-01-31 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; Need to ask a question about a Hal Scope image. What is the preferred way to make it available and what are the steps to do that? Thanks Don It is late in a very long day. -- Special Offer-- Download

Re: [Emc-users] Kearney and Trecker Milwaukeematic IIIb progress

2011-01-17 Thread Don Stanley
On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 9:48 AM, sam sokolik sa...@empirescreen.com wrote: Now - yes the 7/8 drill is bent - it was the best enco had about 15 years ago :) Hi Sam; A little off topic. I used ENCO for years. I have found www.shars.com for better selection, price and quality. Shars also seem

[Emc-users] EMC2 2.4.5 How to delete the first (MSG, text message)?

2011-01-13 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; All the messages delete with a mouse click except the first. Thanks Don -- Protect Your Site and Customers from Malware Attacks Learn about various malware tactics and how to avoid them. Understand

Re: [Emc-users] EMC2 2.4.5 How to delete the first (MSG, text message)?

2011-01-13 Thread Don Stanley
. But seriously, thanks for all your help, past and present. Don On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 12:58 PM, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 13 January 2011 16:59, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All; All the messages delete with a mouse click except the first. Ctrl-something

Re: [Emc-users] homing problem

2011-01-05 Thread Don Stanley
On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 9:05 AM, kqt4a...@comcast.net wrote: On Tue, 4 Jan 2011, Don Stanley wrote: Hi Richard; I am not familiar with stepconfig therefore not understanding what is happening. If you are attempting to home and stay at the + end if travel, the HOME=0.0

Re: [Emc-users] homing problem

2011-01-04 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Richard; I am not familiar with stepconfig therefore not understanding what is happening. If you are attempting to home and stay at the + end if travel, the HOME=0.0 will override a HOME_OFFSET= setting. If that is what is happening remove the HOME=0.0 and it will finish the home where you are

Re: [Emc-users] Proper treatment of Back Gear on a Bridgeport mill

2010-12-29 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Igor; I use the following Hal logic to maintain the spindle speed (S setting) and direction when in Hi or Low gear on my Bridgeport. A micro switch lets EMC2 know when the spindle is in low gear and the logic selects a different scale and direction, so fwd is still fwd in low gear. You should

Re: [Emc-users] Do _Not_ Clean Your Machines

2010-12-27 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Kirk; Most small dehumidifiers only run when the humidity is above the the Dryness Control setting. Mine runs a lot during the summer (high humidity season) and almost never otherwise; except for warm driving rains (through the Doors). The small Whirlpool unit is drying a 4000 sq ft basement

[Emc-users] EMC2 2.4 Integrator_Manual missing stepgen.n.enable Pin on purpose?

2010-12-27 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; FYI if it wasn't intentional. Don -- Learn how Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) One Node allows customers to consolidate database storage, standardize their database environment, and, should the need

Re: [Emc-users] Non EMC: Advice from Cold Climates [OT]

2010-12-25 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Andy; If you have access to wire tracer simular to those used by telephone and electrical workers; you can disconnect the water back at the source, run a clean cable (or wire) down the pipe; hook the signal generator to it and trace the pipe to your shallow place. If you set the signal

Re: [Emc-users] Merry Christmas

2010-12-24 Thread Don Stanley
I sincerely wish Happy Holidays to All; from The Appalachian, USA. Thanks to all Developers, Users, Bug finders and Fixers of this Incredible EMC2. You have taken manufacturing out of the exclusive domain of corporations and returned it to Small Businesses and Cottage Industries. Creativity has

Re: [Emc-users] Expansion of EMC

2010-12-10 Thread Don Stanley
To All Responders; I think all of your responses are right on and the majority seem to be saying don't fix something thats not broke. If you want to see an example of the core group going commercial, take a look at Red Hat and their resulting open source Linux effort Fedora. Those who wish to go

[Emc-users] Can EMC2/HAL access the Computer Clock for period and rate calculations?

2010-12-04 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I need to monitor and control the rate of a motor for a fixed RPM. As suggested by John K, I'm thinking to use the computer clock as a time base. Apparently I have looked in all the wrong places to find how to access the computer time. Thanks for any clue. Don

Re: [Emc-users] Following errors in cold weather???

2010-12-04 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Igor; My first guess would be the oil and/or bearing grease. I'm not familiar with with the series II but I doubt they would have used dissimilar metals with cool shrink rates that would cause binding. I have switched my oiling systems to Mobile DTE OIL Heavy Medium ISO VG 68. It is used in

Re: [Emc-users] Seeking ideas how to sync an AC generator to 60 HZ average.

2010-11-30 Thread Don Stanley
On Tue, Nov 30, 2010 at 7:37 AM, Erik Christiansen dva...@internode.on.netwrote: On Wed, Nov 24, 2010 at 11:29:23AM -0600, Jon Elson wrote: Yes, but if you are 20 miles from the grid, and the only person out there who wants to hook up, the power company will usually charge you a HUGE

Re: [Emc-users] Need help with USC servo mode.

2010-11-29 Thread Don Stanley
Jon; I stumbled into the solution, responses below. On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 12:39 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi Jon and All; My configuration is: -D510MO computer -Ubuntu 10.04 Live Disk -EMC2 2.4.5 -USC with univstep reconfigured for mill

Re: [Emc-users] Need help with USC servo mode.

2010-11-27 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Jon; Responses and questions below: On Sat, Nov 27, 2010 at 12:39 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi Jon and All; My configuration is: -D510MO computer -Ubuntu 10.04 Live Disk -EMC2 2.4.5 -USC with univstep reconfigured for mill. The USC works

[Emc-users] Need help with USC servo mode.

2010-11-26 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Jon and All; My configuration is: -D510MO computer -Ubuntu 10.04 Live Disk -EMC2 2.4.5 -USC with univstep reconfigured for mill. The USC works fine in non servo mode, (Switches down). When I switch to servo (switches up) none of the three servo axis will move. I have tracked (WATCH) the PID

Re: [Emc-users] Need help with USC servo mode.

2010-11-26 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Nov 26, 2010 at 7:29 PM, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.comwrote: On Fri, 2010-11-26 at 17:36 -0500, Don Stanley wrote: Hi Jon and All; My configuration is: -D510MO computer -Ubuntu 10.04 Live Disk -EMC2 2.4.5 -USC with univstep reconfigured for mill. The USC works

Re: [Emc-users] splash geometry

2010-11-25 Thread Don Stanley
On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 7:21 PM, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.comwrote: On Mon, 2010-11-22 at 20:28 -0600, Stuart Stevenson wrote: that is the gcode program On Mon, Nov 22, 2010 at 7:02 PM, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.comwrote: On Mon, 2010-11-22 at 17:55 -0600,

Re: [Emc-users] Seeking ideas how to sync an AC generator to 60 HZ average.

2010-11-23 Thread Don Stanley
to keep the generator synced to the PC clock. EMC's encoder component could easily count 60Hz. On Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:11 -0500, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All; My next project is a remote off grid 60 HZ power unit. I am thinking of a EMC2 PID to control the RPM. I am also

[Emc-users] Seeking ideas how to sync an AC generator to 60 HZ average.

2010-11-22 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; My next project is a remote off grid 60 HZ power unit. I am thinking of a EMC2 PID to control the RPM. I am also expecting maybe a 1-2 HZ momentary shift as the big power loads come on and off line. I am looking for a method to get a reliable reference that can be used to average 60 HZ

Re: [Emc-users] Need HELP with Ubuntu 10.04 and EMC2 2.4.5 Homing.

2010-11-20 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: MIN_LIMIT = 0.0 MAX_LIMIT = 10.7 Oh, if you are homing to the positive limit switch, then your limits above should be : MIN_LIMIT = -10.7 MAX_LIMIT

[Emc-users] Need HELP with Ubuntu 10.04 and EMC2 2.4.5 Homing.

2010-11-19 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; My configuration is: -D510MO computer. -Ubuntu 10.04 and EMC2 2.4.5. -Pico Systems USC in non servo mode. Plan to go servo and HOME-USE-INDEX after Homing is working. -Limit switches only (used for homing). I am having several problems with Homing as follows: 1- I want to home the Y

Re: [Emc-users] OT: good connectors for interchanging machines and drives?

2010-11-19 Thread Don Stanley
Kent; The AMP 206060-1 and it's panel mount mate are used on some of my purchased stepper drivers at 80 volt and 10 amp. They seem to handle the load fine. I haven't purchased any of these parts for years. Don't know if they are priced as if made of gold, or something less expensive. Don On

[Emc-users] How to delete the first Gcode message with 10.04 EMC2 2.4.5 and Axis?

2010-11-08 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; On my Live CD 10.04 systems with EMC2 2.4.5 the first (msg, Whatever) in the Gcode won't go away when I click the X. All following messages will delete just fine. There seems to be the same problem deleting some machine limit alerts. I have installed the updates upon receiving the alerts.

Re: [Emc-users] How to delete the first Gcode message with 10.04 EMC2 2.4.5 and Axis?

2010-11-08 Thread Don Stanley
On Mon, Nov 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM, Andy Pugh a...@andypugh.fsnet.co.uk wrote: On 8 November 2010 21:57, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: (msg, Whatever) in the Gcode won't go away when I click the X. I think Ctrl-Space should clear them all. My working machine does that trick

Re: [Emc-users] SGI Legacy.

2010-10-30 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi Kent; I have wondered how SGI faired over the years. A look at Wiki and WOW. It looked like some awesome graphics near the end, especially their larger systems. I was using their IRIS

Re: [Emc-users] OT: SGI Legacy.

2010-10-30 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Kent A. Reed knbr...@erols.com wrote: On 10/29/2010 10:34 PM, Don Stanley wrote: Hi Kent; I have wondered how SGI faired over the years. A look at Wiki and WOW. It looked like some awesome graphics near the end, especially their larger systems. I

[Emc-users] SGI Legacy.

2010-10-29 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Kent; I have wondered how SGI faired over the years. A look at Wiki and WOW. It looked like some awesome graphics near the end, especially their larger systems. I was using their IRIS 1000 - 3000 and the IRIS 4D (Baby steps). But they were great by comparison to what was available otherwise.

Re: [Emc-users] the Intel D510MO problem (and an apology to, Don Stanley, et al.)

2010-10-21 Thread Don Stanley
Shoot, Don, had I known you are a veteran of the early big-iron workstation wars, I wouldn't have fretted so much. The advantage of a career in RD was that I got to live on the bleeding edge of technology. I always hoped for the best but tried to plan for the worst. I could tell you stories

Re: [Emc-users] the Intel D510MO problem (and an apology to Don Stanley, et al.)

2010-10-19 Thread Don Stanley
Hi Kent, Jon and All; Thanks for your apology but the Motherboard has apparently worked well for many; and for me also now. Let me share a few of my similar experiences. For the last 40 years my experience has been: If there is a program with a Bug, it is in the part I need. If there is a

Re: [Emc-users] Does anyone have sample .ini and .hal files for Pico Systems USC as a non servo Stepper Driver?

2010-10-16 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 16, 2010 at 1:05 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I have been busy setting up the USC for a servo system and just realized I had no clue how to use the USC for the non servo stepper system. The sample config file set for univstep

[Emc-users] Does anyone have sample .ini and .hal files for Pico Systems USC as a non servo Stepper Driver?

2010-10-15 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; I have been busy setting up the USC for a servo system and just realized I had no clue how to use the USC for the non servo stepper system. I am sure I could take the time to study the USC device description and experiment for the information, but I kind of need quick just now.

Re: [Emc-users] Interface with the parallel port

2010-10-11 Thread Don Stanley
On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:34 AM, Farzin Kamangar farzin.kaman...@gmail.comwrote: Hello guys, I have a question regarding an output signal on the parallel port. I need to know how I can interface an output signal on the parport with for instance a signal on a drive for spindle. For example I

Re: [Emc-users] My New D519MO Motherboard does not load EMC 10.04.

2010-10-06 Thread Don Stanley
embedded below. On 10/06/2010 12:14 AM, Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; The EMC Errors File is probably telling me what is wrong but I'm on too many shifts today to figure it out. EMC Errors: snippage Debug file information: insmod: error inserting '/usr/realtime-2.6.32-122-rtai

Re: [Emc-users] My New D519MO Motherboard does not load EMC 10.04.

2010-10-06 Thread Don Stanley
is not loading. Mark On 10/06/2010 09:09 AM, Don Stanley wrote: Thanks Mark; The jetmill1_load.hal file is below. This is the univstep_load.hal file from Pico-Systems, less some comments. loadrt hal_ppmc extradac=0x00 (appears to be EMC 10.04's complaint) Don On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 5

Re: [Emc-users] My New D519MO Motherboard does not load EMC 10.04.

2010-10-06 Thread Don Stanley
On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation NM10 Family LPC Controller (rev 01) Subsystem: Intel Corporation Device 4f4d Flags: bus master, medium devsel, latency 0 Capabilities: [e0

Re: [Emc-users] My New D519MO Motherboard does not load EMC 10.04.

2010-10-06 Thread Don Stanley
, 2010 at 2:15 PM, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: On Wed, Oct 6, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation NM10 Family LPC Controller (rev 01) Subsystem: Intel Corporation Device 4f4d Flags

[Emc-users] My New D519MO Motherboard does not load EMC 10.04.

2010-10-05 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; The EMC Errors File is probably telling me what is wrong but I'm on too many shifts today to figure it out. EMC Errors: Print file information: RUN_IN_PLACE=no EMC2_DIR= EMC2_BIN_DIR=/usr/bin EMC2_TCL_DIR=/usr/share/emc/tcl EMC2_SCRIPT_DIR=

Re: [Emc-users] OT Transatlantic Terminology Re: Does EMC support Multi-Core?

2010-10-02 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 4:10 AM, John Prentice j...@castlewd.freeserve.co.uk wrote: snip * Is this just an American colloquialism? I suppose in other parts of the English-speaking world one would say dustbin diving? Skip diving is the usual terminology in UK as a dustbin is more like a

Re: [Emc-users] D510MO boot problems.

2010-10-02 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 9:07 PM, Kent A. Reed knbr...@erols.com wrote: On 10/1/2010 4:26 PM, Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; To support the Mill upgrades to EMC2 I purchased two D510MO with 2GB RAM each and the MI-100 chassis. (If anyone is interested, the extra $12 and got

Re: [Emc-users] D519MO Boot Problems.

2010-10-02 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Przemek Klosowski przemek.klosow...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 12:28 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: It is fairly easy to open up a CD drive and clean the lens with alcohol and a Q-tip, and then after the alcohol residue dries, wipe

Re: [Emc-users] iocontrol user-enable-out

2010-10-02 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Oct 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM, Lars Andersson l...@larsandersson.comwrote: Hi list, How is iocontrol user-enable-out controlled? That is the pin that goes false when an Estop condition exists, as the Integrator Manual states. In the EMC Axis display, the button in the upper left with a red

[Emc-users] D519MO Boot Problems.

2010-10-01 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; To support the Mill upgrades to EMC2 I purchased two D510MO with 2GB RAM each and the MI-100 chassis. (If anyone is interested, the extra $12 and got a) (temporature speed controlled fan cooled chassis) (with two 4 inch wide slots and one 5.625 inch wide) (slot and room for the extra

Re: [Emc-users] D519MO Boot Problems.

2010-10-01 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 4:57 PM, Peter C. Wallace p...@mesanet.com wrote: On Fri, 1 Oct 2010, Don Stanley wrote: Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 16:26:17 -0400 From: Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com Reply-To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net To: Enhanced

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-25 Thread Don Stanley
On Sat, Sep 25, 2010 at 12:30 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Are you saying that if you use my univstep_io.hal file, you get smoothly varying Yes Because you have setp ppmc

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-24 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:00 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; What conditions do the JP1 and JP2 set? I need 0-10 Volt from the DAC, preferably

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-24 Thread Don Stanley
Jon I was suffering from extra distractions. The last line should be: 1.003332 0.983301 RPM Probably makes no difference the message is the same. Don On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 2:16 PM, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 12:00

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-24 Thread Don Stanley
at the minimum resolution. That appears to work if I keep the input value positive. Hope this helps. Thanks Don On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: Jon I was suffering from extra distractions. The last line should be: 1.003332 0.983

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-24 Thread Don Stanley
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 9:38 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: setp mux2.0.in0 [SPINDLE]LOW_GEAR_V_RPM # 10 volts/350 RPM = 0.0285714 setp mux2.0.in1 [SPINDLE]HIGH_GEAR_V_RPM # 10 volts/3000 RPM = 0.0033 #setp scale.0.offset 0.0 #setp ppmc.0

[Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-23 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; What conditions do the JP1 and JP2 set? I need 0-10 Volt from the DAC, preferably using all eight bits. Thanks Don -- Nokia and ATT present the 2010 Calling All Innovators-North America contest Create

[Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC. Why does its output only change in 10% steps??

2010-09-23 Thread Don Stanley
Hi All; Both my new Spindle DACs, fed through a USC, only changes output in 1 volt steps. Is this normal? Any response appreciated. Thanks Don -- Nokia and ATT present the 2010 Calling All Innovators-North

Re: [Emc-users] Pico-Sysrems Spindle DAC jumper settings.

2010-09-23 Thread Don Stanley
On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 9:18 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; What conditions do the JP1 and JP2 set? I need 0-10 Volt from the DAC, preferably using all eight bits. As shipped, the jumpers allow SSR1 to enable positive outputs, and SSR2 enables

Re: [Emc-users] (no subject)

2010-09-22 Thread Don Stanley
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 5:50 AM, Andy Pugh a...@andypugh.fsnet.co.ukwrote: On 22 September 2010 04:15, Don Stanley dstanley1...@gmail.com wrote: If Anyone has a list of things needed it would be a life extender for me. Also if anyone has a favorite online store for these items I could work

Re: [Emc-users] (no subject) or, old system vs new system

2010-09-22 Thread Don Stanley
. Heres hoping the D510MO get the job done. Don On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 12:05 PM, Kent A. Reed knbr...@erols.com wrote: Don Stanley said, in part: I was grudgingly coming to the same conclusion. I did some comparisons today. I could not believe the fastest computers in the shop

Re: [Emc-users] (no subject)

2010-09-22 Thread Don Stanley
On Wed, Sep 22, 2010 at 9:26 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Don Stanley wrote: It had not entered my mind to power the USC from the computer 12Volts. The old keep the noise out of the computer mind set. But the printer cable has already piped the USC ground

Re: [Emc-users] (no subject)

2010-09-21 Thread Don Stanley
On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 7:31 AM, Kent A. Reed knbr...@erols.com wrote: Cutting to the chase in our conversation about Don Stanley's old motherboard and graphics card... In summary; I believe my old video cards can be propped up to have passable latency for now. I also believe I will have

Re: [Emc-users] I Think I need a new Graphics Cards. Which one?

2010-09-20 Thread Don Stanley
On Sun, Sep 19, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Kent A. Reed knbr...@erols.com wrote: And then Don Stanley wrote: Hi All; I will have to plead the Shultz Defense. The Mill processors I am converting to EMC2 are Athlon 64 processor 3700+ or better with the following slots: PCI PCI

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