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by Mr Magoo
Wed 17 Oct , 2012 23:40 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: easiturn 3 , data link problem. Please help!
Replies: 13
Views: 11977

Re: easiturn 3 , data link problem. Please help!

I think there could be a couple of reasons for this. Either a) the PC is sending all of the CNC program but the control only recognises the first block. b) The PC sends the first block and is waiting for the control to request the next block. I am not familiar with EasyDNC but here are some suggesti...
by Mr Magoo
Wed 10 Aug , 2011 21:30 pm
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Need drivers for a Denford Starturn 4
Replies: 22
Views: 25389

Re: Need drivers for a Denford Starturn 4

1)This software does not support the plane selection command i.e G17, G18, G19. FANUCMD software does not support plane switching function. You can only work in the XY plane. 2)when I give compensation command i.e G54 it does'nt accept any given value but always compensates only 2mm as default. FAN...
by Mr Magoo
Sat 14 May , 2011 1:46 am
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Need drivers for a Denford Starturn 4
Replies: 22
Views: 25389

Re: Need drivers for a Denford Starturn 4

Oh dear... This is a VERY old machine. Over 20 years old! The software to control this machine is here http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=3288 under "StarTurn very old DOS software" [edit: fixed the link to old s/w] http://website.denford.ltd.uk/support/90-dos-info/106-dos-software Re...
by Mr Magoo
Mon 04 Apr , 2011 21:25 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: NEE SMCU Installation Guide Version2 Oct 1987 OCR pdf
Replies: 1
Views: 3530

Re: NEE SMCU Installation Guide Version2 Oct 1987 OCR pdf

Love the minimum system requirements:
"DOS 2.0 or higher"

All of the old Denford applications used a customised version of the SMCU controller firmware (for things like the SMCU controlled Starmills and the Triacs "ATC Controller board") but the hardware should be pretty much the same as this doc.
by Mr Magoo
Wed 26 Jan , 2011 0:20 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Measuring the Spindle Analogue voltage on a NextStep
Replies: 6
Views: 6169

Re: Measuring the Spindle Analogue voltage on a NextStep

Cheers Guys,
I've bypassed the spindle drive for now so the spindle only runs at full wack! (but at least we can make cars)
The NextStep was replaced last year - not sure of the version # but it had black connectors (not orange). Does this mean it's a new type board with the mod?
by Mr Magoo
Sat 22 Jan , 2011 4:57 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Measuring the Spindle Analogue voltage on a NextStep
Replies: 6
Views: 6169

Measuring the Spindle Analogue voltage on a NextStep

Hi guys, I'm working with a guy whose spindle wont run on a MicroRouter. With the spindle relay energised I've got power to the spindle drive but no output. I don't have any 0-10v analogue going in. I'm trying to determine if the NextStep is faulty (no analogue output) or if it's a faulty drive pull...
by Mr Magoo
Mon 22 Nov , 2010 22:39 pm
Forum: Vintage Pictures
Topic: William Woolard presents the Denford Orac + Video
Replies: 1
Views: 9825

Re: William Woolard presents the Denford Orac + Video

This used to be played to everyone who came on a Denford training course. Is it sad that I still knew half of the script off by heart!
Can anyone dig out the CIM video too? Another cracker!
by Mr Magoo
Tue 16 Nov , 2010 1:21 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: MIRAC PC - fanuc OT - communication via MDI or MINP mode
Replies: 8
Views: 10932

Re: MIRAC PC - fanuc OT - communication via MDI or MINP mode

Hi Your OPT and GO files indicate that your machine is already configured to use the $$MACHINE commands. In order to use this, the computer that is controlling the machine MUST have 3 x serial ports fitted and be configured like this... Mirac Machine connected to COM1 Desk Top Tutor connectoed to CO...
by Mr Magoo
Fri 18 Jun , 2010 22:39 pm
Forum: Mirac
Topic: MIRAC PC - fanuc OT - communication via MDI or MINP mode
Replies: 8
Views: 10932

Re: MIRAC PC - fanuc OT - communication via MDI or MINP mode

Hi slackebr, Here are my suggestions to help with connecting your machine to your CIM system. 1) You MUST use the PC running the Mirac DOS software to control them machine. You can not send CNC programs to the machine controller directly. You can not use the MDI (M29) or MINP mode with your machine....
by Mr Magoo
Thu 27 May , 2010 23:49 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer
Replies: 18
Views: 15443

Re: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer

No Worries.
As a hint, if you rename you PNC.CS and PNC.CFG files to EDITOR.CS and EDITOR.CFG respectively in the Industrial Text Editor folder then these will be loaded by the Editor at startup (there will be files with these EDITOR names in there already - just delete or move them beforehand)
Cheers
by Mr Magoo
Thu 27 May , 2010 0:32 am
Forum: Software
Topic: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer
Replies: 18
Views: 15443

Re: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer

Hi Techy
Here is a new ZIP that will install both the Lathe and Mill PNC3 post processors.
No need to uninstall the previous version, just install this one over the top.
Cheers
by Mr Magoo
Tue 25 May , 2010 21:25 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer
Replies: 18
Views: 15443

Re: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer

I have just realised that if you are getting a .TRS file you must be using the "really old" software that stores in Binary format (and can't read a file created with cad/cam).

Take a look at this post
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=196
to get alternative Triac software.
by Mr Magoo
Tue 25 May , 2010 12:49 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer
Replies: 18
Views: 15443

Re: mill cam designer & lathe cam designer

G'Day all :D The attached file will install a PNC3-Miller post processor for your MillCam Designer software. Unzip into a folder on your hard-drive, then run the INSTALL program and follow the prompts. Once installed, run MillCam and your should be able to pick "PNC3 Miller" as your machine at MillC...
by Mr Magoo
Mon 22 Feb , 2010 11:45 am
Forum: Software
Topic: DOS Milling Software - "Invalid Billet Size" error.
Replies: 7
Views: 6087

Re: DOS Milling Software - "Invalid Billet Size" error.

Ah Ha! Turns out the minimum billet size you can define for simulation is 10mm.
by Mr Magoo
Fri 19 Feb , 2010 23:34 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: DOS Milling Software - "Invalid Billet Size" error.
Replies: 7
Views: 6087

Re: DOS Milling Software - "Invalid Billet Size" error.

There is a minimum billet size that can be defined with the [BILLET command (can't remember what it is off hand though). But this command is only used for the graphical simulation and does not affect the machining process. So I suggest you change the BILLET command to something larger (increase your...
by Mr Magoo
Fri 19 Feb , 2010 23:28 pm
Forum: Router 2600
Topic: Z-Axis problem with router 2600 - please help me diagnose!
Replies: 11
Views: 11521

Re: Z-Axis problem with router 2600 - please help me diagnose!

I've worked on a similar problem where all 3 axes had failed. Turned out the motor connectors had been wired incorrectly so all of the L298s outputs had been shorted to ground :( (with holes blown in the side of them) Just for info.... - Original symptom: the motors were completely dead (no power) -...
by Mr Magoo
Sat 23 Jan , 2010 21:57 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Millcam designer and Lathecam designer on Windows xp
Replies: 16
Views: 13792

Re: Millcam designer and Lathecam designer on Windows xp

I think the normal setup program for MillCam adds an entry to your "C:\Windows\Win.ini" file.

So if you've just copied the files across from another PC you will have to manually add this entry. (try searching for the word DENFORD in your original WIN.INI)
by Mr Magoo
Tue 05 Jan , 2010 10:31 am
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone with mutiple problems plz help.
Replies: 31
Views: 23296

Re: Cyclone with mutiple problems plz help.

All I can remember is that each machine had a folder assigned to it in filling cabinet in the old Drawing Office :!: :?: :!:
It does ring a bell that CYC1.0A had a folder in there (it's funny the things you start to remember!)
by Mr Magoo
Mon 04 Jan , 2010 21:22 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone with mutiple problems plz help.
Replies: 31
Views: 23296

Re: Cyclone with mutiple problems plz help.

Back from my holidays.... Happy New Year to you all! I think this could be one of (if not the ) first Cyclone ever built (well not the first - that one fell of the back of a lorry in Hanover). The PLC EPROM numbering system is CYC V.M R V = PLC version number M = machine number R = PLC revision numb...
by Mr Magoo
Thu 24 Dec , 2009 0:45 am
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill pc 1995
Replies: 6
Views: 7012

Re: Starmill pc 1995

Hi Tim... Here is some useful info... 1) Your dongle connection in the picture is correct. NOTE that nothing plugs into the other end of the dongle. It just sits in there on its own! 2) Your computer will (hopefully) have 2 x serial ports (sometimes called COM ports or RS232 ports). I can see one on...