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    Write wizard and text misalignment

    Hi
    I`m using Mach2 and the write wizard. I`m wondering
    what could be the cause of the text misalignment.
    Thanks
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    Looks like lost steps. Does it only happen with the write wizard? Can you post the code?
    Gerry

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    Text Problem...G code

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

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    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.


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

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    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.


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    Text problem resolved

    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


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

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    Motor Details and power supply

    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


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    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.


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


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