Did you measure out yet what signal is missing for your drives that they don't run? I think I adviced it to you some weeks ago.
Today I spent a lot of time cross checking pins & ports in UCCNC and validating wiring to the UB1. Robert (whose build mine is based on) joined me on the phone a few times and the net result is that the machine still won't jog. One error we discovered was that the VFD needed to be programmed and reporting a ready condition before we get a full enable signal. We bypassed that and now the status is as follows:
1) Power on the controller - OK
2) Launch UCCNC - UB1 recognized and various status lights come on
3) Hit hardware reset button - Motors power up and lights go green - UCCNC reset button flashing
4) Hit software reset button - Motors go yellow and enable lights on the UB1 go out.
We tried checking Axis Enable low & off for all axes, which creates the following condition - motors green and UCCNC stuck in a loop with flashing reset button and an error message every time you push the reset button.
Not sure where to go from here. All ideas welcome.
Robb
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Did you measure out yet what signal is missing for your drives that they don't run? I think I adviced it to you some weeks ago.
Did you check the diagnostics page in the UCCNC to see what is causing the reset? It could be an external e-stop input or a limit switch input active. Can be misconfigured in your setup. Check the Diagnostics LEDs and verify your settings.We tried checking Axis Enable low & off for all axes, which creates the following condition - motors green and UCCNC stuck in a loop with flashing reset button and an error message every time you push the reset button.
Remove all the port and pin numbers from the Enable signals, and you should then be able to click the Reset without errors. Then you should be able to change the active low settings.4) Hit software reset button - Motors go yellow and enable lights on the UB1 go out.
We tried checking Axis Enable low & off for all axes, which creates the following condition - motors green and UCCNC stuck in a loop with flashing reset button and an error message every time you push the reset button.
I'd think about disconnecting everything but the motors, and get them working, then start adding things one at a time, making sure each works as it should.
Gerry
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If you do need an enable, provide one.
The default state of some (or all?) of the signals on the MB2 are opposite those of the UB1, which is probably what's causing your issues.
This is because the MB2 is designed for the ESS, which is designed differently from the UC300ETH.
Gerry
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Back at it after much distraction. I have attached 2 screenshots that show the diagnostic lights.
Booted up with UCCNC reset button blinking. Motor lights in yellow condition.
This is what shows after pressing the reset button in UCCNC - motor lights have turned off.
I've checked through the schematics and wiring requirements and it seems that all is proper. Totally frustrated at this point and hoping for any new direction to explore.
Robb
Does your reset pin need to be flipped (high for low)?
'Cause the second screen is showing a hardware reset condition.
Read my post #4. Start from scratch with just the motors.
Your problem is with the way you have the system setup. It really has nothing to do with UCCNC, the UC300ETh or the UB1, other than you have devices connected in a way that won't work.
Gerry
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Thanks Gerry... I am sure you are right. My real problem is to get this connected correctly and making sawdust. Many hours and more than a few dollars and I sit here with a boat anchor. Where to turn now? Do you have a schematic or any other diagram that provides a path to cutting bliss?
Per post #4... what are the minimum pinouts I can use to drive 1 motor - step & direction?
Yes, you should be able to disconnect everything from the UB1, except the 24V power supply, and the step and direction signals for each motor.
Provided that the drives are enabled, the motors should move.
Gerry
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