Originally Posted by tthompson  First things first...THANKS!
I looked on many website and couldn't find the Mach 3 owners manual for Window XP. Any help with the correct website?
I'm using a PC with Windows XP.
I have it connected via the parallel port.
I bought it off eBay with the CNC machine, Mach 3 software, and a Shuttle Express from Contour design with software. Also "Easy CNC" book.
It also came with a controller with no brand name. I looked inside and it seems well built though.
When I turn on the controller the motors lock.
When I start up the Mach 3 (mill) it does indeed say it is in emergency mode. I click reset and the message goes away but I still can't get any motors to move. I click in one of the boxes and enter a number (1.000) other than 0.0000. Nothing happens. Is there a "test" to show if the computer, controller, and mill are seeing each other and working properly?
I have four connections our of the controller-x,y,z, and one other that hooks into a small stepper motor with a manual control connected. I don't know where this connects. Is this the 4th axis and where does it go?
Test equipment...I have a DVM with amp meter up to 2 amps DC or AC (Beckman)
Gave away my scope.
Thanks for all your help guys. I hope to get this working soon.
Terry |
Hi Terry,
It sounds like the ports and pins for the Axes in Mach have not been set up. Read the Mach manual and go through the setup steps for the axis motors and their tuning.
Cheers,
Peter.