tlspeed1
I started a buildup thread of our 5x10 gantry on my favorite forum and will work on transfering it to here as I feel up to it, but I thought you all might like to see it.
Build Up Here> [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1046427[/url]
wickedinhere
I saw your build on pirate, your table looks great. I am also waiting on my 5x10 gantry kit i just need to start on my table.
tlspeed1
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PM in bound to Matt. Is this right? The gantry is centered and we have that same gap shown on each side.
jeepsr4ever
Pm sent
tlspeed1
We have movement! Lots of updates in the thread linked above for those who are interested.
tlspeed1
Matt,
I cant get the DTHC to come online. I can turn the Torch on manually. When I push the test button,the LEDs for UP and ARC OK for three series, then it changes to DOWN and ARC OK for another 3 and repeats.. Any ideas?
tlspeed1
Matt,
I cant get the DTHC to come online. I can turn the Torch on manually. When I push the test button, the LEDs for UP and DOWN flash like they are suppose to, but the TORCH VOLTS numbers do not change.
jeepsr4ever
That is correct. If you see in the manual you will see the tip volts reading higher than the tip volts in test mode on the mach 3 screen and down will blick...then it will be lower then up will blick. Meanwhile Arc OK and DTHC online will be lit.
tlspeed1
Thats the problem, they do not follow the sequence in the manual. I get NO DTHC online. I get NO volt reading at all in the test mode and the lights do not follow the described sequence. But I can manually turn the torch on and when I test ARC ok I get the LED to light.
jeepsr4ever
Something is not hooked up right. You have only a DB25 and DB9 hooked to the PC right? You have your ethernet hooked to the control box and to the PWM box? FOR DTHC to be online it needs to see it in the white control box through the DBXX cord (not sure if its the 9 or the 25).
jeepsr4ever
Typical diagnostics is to disconnect pieces starting at the end (PWM box) and move backwards to see where the issue is. Chances are the DB25 isnt plugged in all the way.
tlspeed1
I have went through all the cables, and connections. Even tried some new cables. I have full movement and control over the table. The power lights are on. I am getting a series of lights when I put it in test mode.....UP and ARC ON flash three times, then it switches to DOWN and ARC ON for three times and repeats. I feel like it is a communication issue and have checked out the serial/parallel port settings and compared them to the Mach manual. I thought it could be a software/driver issue too.....
jeepsr4ever
I am not sure if your DB25 port is right. Check your control panel/system/hardware profile and see if you have a port conflict.
jeepsr4ever
Go over the limit switch section to make sure you limit switch setting isnt causing a conflict. When triggered the limit and X home or X limit should only light up
jeepsr4ever
Ok so we dont believe its a cable issue. Start at the back and disconnect the PWM box from the control box.
jeepsr4ever
Oh and you arent using a laptop are you?
tlspeed1
Things I have done....
Not a laptop
Uninstalled and Reinstalled the Parallel and Serial ports
Ports configured correctly
Limit switches not the problem and disabled.
Removed and Installed Software again with out PWM hooked up.
What am a I looking for after I disconnect the PWM?
jeepsr4ever
Are you using a secondary parallel port card? Not a motherboard mounted one?
tlspeed1
It is mounted to the motherboard. Its the only on the PC has.
tlspeed1
Link to resulst of DTHC in test mode> [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTio0XRyRVY&feature=youtu.be[/url]
