Write wizard and text misalignment

[bgolash]

Hi
I`m using Mach2 and the write wizard. I`m wondering
what could be the cause of the text misalignment.
Thanks

[ger21]

Looks like lost steps. Does it only happen with the write wizard? Can you post the code?

[bgolash]

Hi
Here`s the code I ran. Thanks for taking a look.
I believe the write wizard showed the problem.
The other wizards seemed to act normal.
I have been changing some of the config
settings so its possible I created a problem.

Thanks again for the help.

[ger21]

I loaded it into Mach3 and it looks fine. Have you had any problems with other programs on your machine.

[bgolash]

Hi Gerry
That`s a drag. I thought the machine was working fine. I was only
running the code at 25 ipm. I didn`t think I`d have a problem with
lost steps.

[ger21]

Is it binding anywhere? It looks like it only lost steps in one spot, if that is what the problem was.

[bgolash]

Hi
Its possible its binding on the Y axis. For one, I have preloaded rails and also
the 5/8 nook was bent in various spots. I am suprised it would loose steps because
the steppers are 1200 oz|in and I was only running at 25 ipm.

Is it binding anywhere? It looks like it only lost steps in one spot, if that is what the problem was.

[bgolash]

Hi
It looks like I got the text to work correctly.
I lowered my max speed of the steppers and
lowered the cut speed to 10. I`m somewhat
surprised that its necessary to run at such
slow speeds to cut the letters. I`ve used most
of the other mach2 wizards and didn`t have any
lost step errors even when running a circle at
100 percent. Could I have missed something
in the config files of Mach2 that could cause these
step errors.

Thanks

[ger21]

What drives are you using, and at what voltage? What are the current and voltag ratings on your steppers?

[bgolash]

The power supply is 51 VDC and Gecko G210

Motor Specs

1200 oz*in

Holding Torque: oz*in 8.7

Rated Voltage 2.7

Rated Current 6.0

Resistance Ohms .45

Induction mH 5.1

[Netjams]

bgolash

I had the same problem with a simular machine to yours.
I found that when I used the text wizard it worked my x and y axes hard causing the power suppley to be maxed. I found this out when I noticed the led lights on the Geckos dimming during the cuts. I ended up having to upgrade my power suppley to fix the problem.

[bgolash]

Hi Netjams
I appreciate your reply to my old thread. That`s great information.
Thank You !
Regards Barry