Got my 4 axis and want to hook it up.

[two4tom]

Hi,

I bought a nice set-up from a member. He included everything I needed to hook it up and go (plug and play). It is from 2007 and everything seams to be there. I do have to drill and tap two holes for the driver. There are 4 holes already there but there not for this driver. I'm trying to use the mounting instruction off Tormachs site. They want me to use SB0014_4th_axis for the instuctions. The drive in that picture doesnt look like the new one they sell now on there web site.

http://www.tormach.com/document_libr...4_4th_axis.pdf


Any help would be great. Im including some pictures of what came with it. Also one of my box.

It looks like I have a 3 diget Serial Number.

[Scott_M]

You will need to make a standoff for the driver. I have attached a pdf for it. and a picture of how it is used.

Scott

[two4tom]

Thank you Scott

It looks like I have TorDrive 7A (30164) drives in my machine. I have a 3 digit serial number machine. Is it posable to hook the newer TorDrive 6A (30737 drive to my old machine?

[Scott_M]

I just upgraded all my drivers to the new Series 2 , but...I had previously upgraded my spindle so I have the new machine control board as well. I know the new board has no problem with the old drives ( my 4th axis is the old drive ) But I am not 100% sure the old board is compatible with the new drives. My guess would be yes but that is only a guess. I would suggest a call to Tormach on Monday. If it is a problem, I have 2 spares of the old drive and would swap with you. ( I'll bet Tormach would too. )

Scott

[twocik]

Lucky dog you, let us know how it turns out !

[two4tom]

Hi Guys,

I have the 4th axis all hooked up and it rocks. A big thanks to the help of Tormach and Scott. Now to upgrade the spindle.

Tom