Hi Ian
your machine is looking good, for the rockcliff V10 controller, and the motors you have I recommend a voltage setting of 2.5vdc for Current and 1.2vdc for PFD
Some of you might remember me as the guy building the steel 750mmx750mm table. Unfortunately I ran into a problem when I mounted the Yaxis because the blocks were inaccurate due to my bench drill and tools I used, thus, the bearings tore into the stainless rails.
I decided to use the blocks, rails and bearings to build a smaller machine out of MDF (400x400 table) and hence it is now finished bar some fine tuning, Ive posted some pics and will post a movie when the tweaks are completed. I will use this machine to complete the steel machine as it is surprisingly accurate.
I have some queries and would apreciate any advice on the following..
I have the Rockcliff 4axis board and 270oz.in steppers and was wondering what is the maximum voltage I can put through the motor? the motor is 2.8A phase, would it be safe to put 2.5A through each motor? I have it set at 2.2V equivilent to 1.3A at present but could use the extra power..
I have ordered 6 limit switches and estop, I made switches for the MDF machine from my sons Lego, 2 rivets and a spring which are sometimes unreliable (but still work..) when the new switches arrive I will rewire and box the PCBs with a fan. My second question is as follows:
I was wondering which wire to use for the motors? we measure here in awg (no idea what it means my electronics is very basic) I would apreciate anybodies advice, meantime when the rewiring and boxing is finished Ill post a movie in action,
Ian.