Clueless again!

[widgitmaster]

I have reinstalled my Gecko 201's
I have downloaded & installed Mach3
I have setup my New breakout board
The Limits function and show up in Mach3 by triggering the E-stop
The E-stop button also works in Mach3
The motors are slightly warm, but have no holding torque
The motor specs are: 4.3VDC 1.8A
My power supply is 65VDC 6A
Currently using a 22k (red,red,orange,gold) resistor to set current.


I'm, using shielded cables all grounded on the Gecko end only.

How do I make the motors move, it's been 6-months and NO motion!
I think I'm going to change my name from Widgetmaster to Clueless!

[ger21]

If the motors have no holding torque, something is wired incorrectly.

[widgitmaster]

There is a 6" wire going from the GecKo to the interface for Step, Dir, +5v

There is 67vdc & 5vdc at the Gecko

There's no wire to the disable on the Gecko, and no pin designated for enable on my breakout board, so enable is not configured in Mach3

I think I have covered every pin and wire?
still clueless!

[ger21]

Are the motors wired correctly? Give Mariss at Gecko a call, he's very helpful.

[ViperTX]

It might help for you to post a wiring diagram...so, we don't have to guess.....clueless and you're not even in Seattle....hmmmmmm...

[ViperTX]

Checkout Newbie Seeking Mach2/Gecko201 help, Thazul is having a similar problem, except he lists his settings and a wiring chart.

[widgitmaster]

I have no need for a drawing, there is only one way to wire this breakout board, as it is clearly marked as Step, Dir, Com for all axis.
I have sent the mfg. of the breakout boad an email, he told me it was a .vbx file missing for Mack3, it was not configuring the Charge Pump! I'm still working with him to get the bugs out of my router!

Even though the steppers are not spinning yet, I have made other progress!

Here is my collection of pics for my router project!
I uploaded all of them to a friends server!

http://kiersteadskis.com/cnc-router/cnc-router.htm

Any bids on the unfinished project?

Eric