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by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:57 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: G540 only X axis working

Here are a couple shots.
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: G540 only X axis working

I am using the new one with terminals. I will test my dB25 cable as soon as I can get back to my shop in a few days. I was using that cable with a older system before and it was good but there is a good chance I could have grabbed a bad cord or one that is not pass through.
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: G540 only X axis working

I have wired the g540 as per the diagram supplied. I have the DB25 plugged into the acorn and the g540. All of my stepper motor plugs are secure. I am getting the feedback sound of a motor that is holding its position on all motors. The only motor responding to the travel input is the X axis.
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: G540 only X axis working

here are my screen shots and report
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

Re: G540 only X axis working

I am working on getting the report info.
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: G540 only X axis working
Replies: 7
Views: 1970

G540 only X axis working

I have searched on here and I have not found any answers. I have installed the software and ran the bench test successfully. I have set up in the wizard for "G540 drive only". I am not having any luck with the Y or Z moving with input controls. I have used this g540 with mach3 for a while ...
by cappy175
Mon Feb 12, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Stepper Motor Not Working
Replies: 14
Views: 4021

Re: Stepper Motor Not Working

Ukie wrote: Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:44 pm Good news. I finally figured out how to set up the Wizard settings and now have the stepper motor working. Took a lot of trial and error as well as some help from the forum but it all came together. Thanks for your help.
So what did you have to do?