jamscal's 5x10 Gantry Build

jamscal

Questions:

Does the z axis limit wire going into the box go to these spade terminals? (my box isn't exactly the same as the pic in the instructions...)

Do I shove the wire thru the vent in the top?

This other cable I got has two male ends, as does the control box. No way to plug it from the computer to the control box. Did I get a wrong cable or am i missing something? Adapter?

Thanks

jeepsr4ever

Z axis wires connect there however you want a crimp on female spade end. We dont supply those but its a hardware store item. Depending on the PC you have it iwll either be male or female. You may need a gender change adaptor.

jamscal

Thanks.

Today I though it would be a good idea to caulk the tube to rail seam with silicone.

The machine torch made it today and I got everything moved to it's final location.

jamscal

jeepsr4ever;133039 wrote
Depending on the PC you have it iwll either be male or female. You may need a gender change adaptor.

My pc side is female, but the cord you supplied won't fit your control box, so there may be an issue with your supply there.

Is it called a 25 pin connector? or something else? I'll have to order online and need to know I'm getting the right thing.

Local computer store, Staples and Best buy have nothing that will work.

-Other question:

I slaved the a axis. Do I have to tune it as well (it still shows different parameters) or will it just do what it's told?

jeepsr4ever

Hmm that one came from CandCNC. I will get them to ship you a cord. It is a DB25 cable.

go green

Check in my crate before you send it out it , they might have shipped you the same cord with my electronics .

jamscal

current progress pics^^^

jamscal

First cut(s)!!!

Started cutting and the height on the z-axis went up for some reason so had to stop. Second cut over the first did a bit better. Last pic was with the height control off and looks nice.

jeepsr4ever

You need to verify tip volts division. Your plasma cutter comes stock with 50-1 and the PWM box at 7-1 so you will need to set the CPC card in the plasma to a "all down" to get the 20-1 and take the black box's backplate off (4 screws) and set it to 20-1.

jamscal

Current issues: 1. X home is enabled 1,11 active low Limit overload is also on 1,11 (not active low) Instructions say to make sure no two things are on the same pin...what should be where? 2. THC On/Off blinking green and apparently not working. 3. Z axis loses zero. Something to do with THC? 4. Long delay after pierce and before start (running .3 or .5 sec pierce delay...it's much longer). 5. The few parts I've run are 1/8" undersized, i.e. 6" circle is 5 7/8. I have the offset right and the kerf right too. That's it for now. I'm sure in my excitement I've done something wrong and I'll be reading more to try to solve my own problems, but any help on the above will be helpful. Thanks, James

jamscal

jeepsr4ever;133054 wrote
You need to verify tip volts division. Your plasma cutter comes stock with 50-1 and the PWM box at 7-1 so you will need to set the CPC card in the plasma to a "all down" to get the 20-1 and take the black box's backplate off (4 screws) and set it to 20-1.

Thanks...I was typing when you wrote this 🙂

jeepsr4ever

jamscal;133055 wrote
Current issues:

1.

X home is enabled 1,11 active low

Limit overload is also on 1,11 (not active low)

Instructions say to make sure no two things are on the same pin...what should be where? Disable X home that is an option you can add later for the torch breakaway

2.

THC On/Off blinking green and apparently not working. Check to make sure ccc_comcandcnc plug in is enabled. Go to config/plugins in Mach.

3.

Z axis loses zero. Something to do with THC? See #2

4.

Long delay after pierce and before start (running .3 or .5 sec pierce delay...it's much longer). See #2

5.

The few parts I've run are 1/8" undersized, i.e. 6" circle is 5 7/8. I have the offset right and the kerf right too. PM sent about tuning

That's it for now. I'm sure in my excitement I've done something wrong and I'll be reading more to try to solve my own problems, but any help on the above will be helpful.

Thanks,

James

OK, check the quote

jamscal

Thanks a bunch! To confirm, I'm going to open the cover on the hypertherm 45 to get to the cpc card?

jeepsr4ever

Oh its a 45 well then its preset to 50. Make sure the black box is set to 50 and your golden.

jamscal

Made a part and played around with the machine.

I'm sure there will be a learning curve and unexpected things come up, but I can draw and cut a bumper part easily.

Waiting for some slat holders and slats for the table and then I'll filler up. Have about a half inch of water in it right now.

-James

jamscal

Issue #1 for today: The torch volts and amps show zero in Mach. I expected they would show values while cutting...am I wrong? Can't really tell if the torch height control is working since I'm cutting 7 ga and 1/4" currently. Issue #2 Tried to click "points for drilling" but it still cut holes. Do I need to use a rotary tool for that? Issue #3 Bobart apparently requires another code to register online...do you have a code for me to use or will I have to call them? Thanks, James

jeepsr4ever

Issue #1 is the plugin I talked about earlier, or you have your yellow cord not going from black box to controller Issue #2 I am not sure on sheetcam we had another customer pickup a table and we couldnt get it to work either. I dont believe its a point drawing issue but I will let the engineer behind sheetcam know of the issue. Issue #3 we dont give any Bobcad out for free but the drawing and CAM portion which we dont use. Any extra like Bobart or Bobnest must be purchased from them.

jamscal

Thanks, I did the plug in but I'll double check that and make sure the yellow cord is fully engaged.

jeepsr4ever

Also did someone here ever email you keys to Mach3 and sheetcam? Without them you wont get THC

jamscal

jeepsr4ever;133065 wrote
Also did someone here ever email you keys to Mach3 and sheetcam? Without them you wont get THC

The licences? yes.

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