Missing information for Mach3 settings

[regpye]

I have spent the whole day trying to get the A axis working. Can't get any response from either the motor side or the limits side of A or B axis.
XYZ all work OK, but I need A to work at least.
The limit settings seem very strange too, nothing is working as expected. I might have to toss this board and get a different one.
I have another board I will dig out, it is also a 5 axis I think, but this one has a parallel port connection, so I will have to use my old Dell computer for that board.

[JAZZCNC]

If you want my advice, especially because you are using plasma is to dump USB and buy an Ethernet-based controller like the UC400 or UC300 and use UCCNC, it's much better than Mach3 and Ethernet is rock solid. USB will threak out when your plasma fires and you'll be constantly chasing trips etc.

[dazp1976]

If you want my advice, especially because you are using plasma is to dump USB and buy an Ethernet-based controller like the UC400 or UC300 and use UCCNC, it's much better than Mach3 and Ethernet is rock solid. USB will threak out when your plasma fires and you'll be constantly chasing trips etc.

Totally agree.
I recently bought a UC300eth and 2*UCBB's. Nice bits of kit.
I did get slapped with an import fee though

If you have decent enough axis LPT breakouts already, then you can get a uc400eth. Get some IDC26 to DB25 cables to go with it.
Or the AXBB-E might suit you too/better if they're available.

It will be much more reliable and easy to work with.

Edit: Just relised you're in Aus
They are available though.

[Clive S]

Totally agree.
I recently bought a UC300eth and 2*UCBB's. Nice bits of kit.
I did get slapped with an import fee though

If you have decent enough axis LPT breakouts already, then you can get a uc400eth in the u.k. Get some IDC26 to DB25 cables to go with it.
Or the AXBB-E might suit you too/better if they're available.

It will be much more reliable and easy to work with.

Not sure but I think Jazz stocks some controllers

[JAZZCNC]

Not sure but I think Jazz stocks some controllers

Yes, I do Clive S, AXBB-E, and UC300ETH with UCBB breakout board also UCCNC control software license.

We also have other components like Lichuan closed-loop steppers system, 2.2Kw water-cooled spindles with VFD also ATC spindles for those who want something a bit special. plus all the other bits and bob's for routers like energy chain, limit/home switches etc.

[dazp1976]

I have spent the whole day trying to get the A axis working. Can't get any response from either the motor side or the limits side of A or B axis.
XYZ all work OK, but I need A to work at least.
The limit settings seem very strange too, nothing is working as expected. I might have to toss this board and get a different one.
I have another board I will dig out, it is also a 5 axis I think, but this one has a parallel port connection, so I will have to use my old Dell computer for that board.

Mach3 won't change anything if you try and do it in the ports and pins sections etc.
As far as I read, these need to be changed in the plugin file for the board itself. That's what Mach loaded in when it changed.
Have a look in the Mach3 config folders for the usbMach (or whatever your board is) plugin.

You may be able to get round it for now by sharing the Pul Dir signal pins from the board to both the drivers to at least spin them.
One may go backwards and need wires reversing.

I have only read these 2 points from others and never tried either myself. Have a search around and see what you come up with.

DO NOT series daisy chain 2 motors to 1 driver unless the driver has double the output power of a single one.
This option may be suggested out there elsewhere.