electrical ignorant aussie

[oldtool]

Hi Guys

I have a SX3 Which I am converting to CNC using a Syil kit. I have completed the mechanical installation ok. Now the fun starts,I am not real great on the electronic stuff so I need heaps of Help.

I am using a trial version of Mach 3. The x and y 28 N stepper motors have 4 wires and the Z 34 N has 8 the manual shows a diagram but which goes to where ? at this stage I hve not installed limits.

I connected the motors to the drivers to what I think is right, but the z dos'nt work at all, the Y seems OK. The X goes the same way when I use the jog function + or - if I change the wires I get the same problem but in reverse. I also gather I need a metric XML file. Hoping you guys can help

[Reflow]

Howdy,

I'm not farmiliar with the syil kit but I'll put my 2 cents in anyway.

The X going in one direction problem sounds like an issue on the input side of the controller. Either you have miss configured Mach or you have a wiring problem. Mach generates 2 signals to move the motor, a direction signal (dir) and a move signal (step) sounds like your dir signal is not working for the X.
Does the controller connect directly to the parallel port or do you go via a breakout board. Have you triple checked the output settings in Mach match your board?

Your description of the Z axis problem was pretty vague, but keep in mind when you connect it to the control board you should have 2 pairs of wires(each going to the common) and 4 single wires connected. Again I'm guessing what the controller looks like.

Where abouts you located? I'm sure someone local wouldn't mind helping out with the wiring

Cheers,
Scott

[neilw20]

Originally Posted by oldtool Hi Guys I have a SX3 Which I am converting to CNC using a Syil kit. I have completed the mechanical installation ok. Now the fun starts,I am not real great on the electronic stuff so I need heaps of Help. I am using a trial version of Mach 3. The x and y 28 N stepper motors have 4 wires and the Z 34 N has 8 the manual shows a diagram but which goes to where ? at this stage I hve not installed limits. I connected the motors to the drivers to what I think is right, but the z dos'nt work at all, the Y seems OK. The X goes the same way when I use the jog function + or - if I change the wires I get the same problem but in reverse. I also gather I need a metric XML file. Hoping you guys can help

PM ME and I will email you some circuits and a setup files. I have Super X3 4-axis.

Regards,
Neil - Bass & Tuba Player.

[oldtool]

Originally Posted by Reflow Howdy, I'm not farmiliar with the syil kit but I'll put my 2 cents in anyway. The X going in one direction problem sounds like an issue on the input side of the controller. Either you have miss configured Mach or you have a wiring problem. Mach generates 2 signals to move the motor, a direction signal (dir) and a move signal (step) sounds like your dir signal is not working for the X. Does the controller connect directly to the parallel port or do you go via a breakout board. Have you triple checked the output settings in Mach match your board? Your description of the Z axis problem was pretty vague, but keep in mind when you connect it to the control board you should have 2 pairs of wires(each going to the common) and 4 single wires connected. Again I'm guessing what the controller looks like. Where abouts you located? I'm sure someone local wouldn't mind helping out with the wiring Cheers, Scott

Thanks Scott I will see how I go with Neils info

[Greolt]

Old Tool where are you?

I did the Syil conversion too. I have the PDFs for thr syil motors somewhere.

They have the conections and wire colours. Let me know if you need them and I'll dig them out.

Greg in Geelong

[oldtool]

Originally Posted by Greolt Old Tool where are you? I did the Syil conversion too. I have the PDFs for thr syil motors somewhere. They have the conections and wire colours. Let me know if you need them and I'll dig them out. Greg in Geelong

Cheers
Greg I am in the Gold coast Qld

I will send my email address as I will be very grateful for the info.

Peter