Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf wizard issue EMC 2.4.5

2011-01-07 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
DOH I was trying to do these changes with my wife asking me to reorganize the basement at the same time.. I will move the jumpers when I get home and all will be good. Brian On Fri, Jan 7, 2011 at 2:15 AM, Chris Morley wrote: > > Brian its not clear to me - did you change stepconf and y

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf wizard issue EMC 2.4.5

2011-01-07 Thread kqt4at5v
On Thu, 6 Jan 2011, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: > Files attached. > > I had to change my leadscrew to 20 in order to get it to move the correct > distances. > > Leadscrew is actually a 10-1 acme. > I had to change the dip switch on the driver board to match the micro step I set in stepconf Richard --

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf wizard issue EMC 2.4.5

2011-01-06 Thread Chris Morley
> > I recently updated the configuration files for my gantry after eliminating > some mechanical drag on my Z axis. I reloaded the stepconf file and updated > it using the wizard. While I was in there, I changed the mircro stepping > from 8 to 4 and was able to significantly speed up the veloc

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf wizard issue EMC 2.4.5

2011-01-06 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
Files attached. I had to change my leadscrew to 20 in order to get it to move the correct distances. Leadscrew is actually a 10-1 acme. Gantry.ini Description: Binary data Gantry.stepconf Description: Binary data -- G

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-28 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
The HobbyCNC boards all have seperate micro step settings for each axis. The J1-3 jumpers are set certain ways - for full stepping its J1 on J2 on J3 off if I recall correctly. THere is a J4 setting which deals with the powerdown function of the chip which I modified to allow EMC to manage. The m

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-28 Thread John Thornton
On 28 Oct 2008 at 8:32, Jack Coats wrote: > The HobbyCNC controller I have requires setting a jumper on the board > for the level of microstepping. I "ASSUME" all do. > No, some drives can not be changed... John - This SF

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-28 Thread Jack Coats
The HobbyCNC controller I have requires setting a jumper on the board for the level of microstepping. I "ASSUME" all do. John Thornton wrote: > On 27 Oct 2008 at 12:35, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: > > > >> Time and a z axis sleep issue with my Hobbycnc board kept me from >> doing much cutting. Sin

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-28 Thread John Thornton
On 27 Oct 2008 at 12:35, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: > Time and a z axis sleep issue with my Hobbycnc board kept me from > doing much cutting. Since Kim's posts on the Hobbycnc issues and > workarounds, I now have a modified board that does not lose steps on > G0's (particularly the Z). > > The Driver

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-27 Thread BRIAN GLACKIN
> The manual is here > > http://www.linuxcnc.org/docview/html//config_stepconf.html > > and in your Integrator Manual under the Quick Start Section if you did a > live CD > Install... > Up to this point (been lurking more than a year) I have had trouble navigating the website. Seeing the docume

Re: [Emc-users] Stepconf Wizard

2008-10-27 Thread John Thornton
On 26 Oct 2008 at 22:48, BRIAN GLACKIN wrote: > Couple of simple questions I hope. > > First, is there a wiki on using the Wizard? I was trying to modify a > configuration and the wizard would not proceed past the selection > window. I could move through the directory and select the > configura