Z stepper motor problem

[wrighty]

Hi Rob,
I have pinned it down to the cable. Tried the motor on the y cable, and working fine. Have you any idea wherte's the best place to get the 4 core cable and can you get them made to order. I would like screened cable if possible. I might even change all three if I can.
Thanks, Terry.

[cropwell]

I doubt if you can get pre-wired cables, there are too many options of connectors, wire size and length. You need to get flexible cable (perhaps someone will supply the type - I think it is CY) anyway CPC sell it by the metre, just get one hefty enough to take your stepper current. They also have connectors.

Now's the time to sharpen up your soldering skills

Cheers,

Rob

[wrighty]

Thanks Rob,
Very much appreciated mate. I'll get the soldering iron out and knock the dust off lol. Will let you know how I get on mate. Thanks again, Terry.

[paulus.v]

Hi Terry, I've got Igus cables and cable chains and never had any issue. If I remember correctly my stepper cables are CF10.07.04 but I chose this model because I have very small bend radius chain.

[wrighty]

Hi Paulus,
Thank you for the info. I will have a look. To be honest I have no idea. I think I will do all 3 cables while I'm at it. Thanks again mate. really appreciate it. Terry.

[Clive S]

Hi Paulus,
Thank you for the info. I will have a look. To be honest I have no idea. I think I will do all 3 cables while I'm at it. Thanks again mate. really appreciate it. Terry.

As Rob has said I would suggest 4 core 0.75mm CY cable and connect the screen at the control box end to a star point (ie where all the ground points are connected)

[wrighty]

Hi Clive, thank you. I'm going to try to get the cable today as I want to get the cnc back up and running. Thanks for your help and will let you know how I get on. I will have to have a look at how I'm going to ground the screen at the control box end. Thanks again, Terry.