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- Mon 10 Jun , 2013 10:56 am
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
- Replies: 10
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Re: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
Hi all, so, thanks to user RNR107 I now have my mill up and running. Decided against computer spindle control - settled for an on/off switch and pot for speed control. This seems a lot easier than the computer controlled option! Both the switch and pot were wired directly to the Sprint control board...
- Thu 07 Feb , 2013 19:15 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
- Replies: 10
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Re: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
Angel-tech, can you give some more advice on where the PWM 5v connects to the board between the top board and the spindle drive board? The one with the isolated analogue 0-10v circuitry?
- Fri 18 Jan , 2013 20:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
- Replies: 10
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Re: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
UPDATE I removed the top board and de-soldered the original wires from the 25-pin chassis connector on the control box case. Connected the X,Y,Z axis step, DIRs and GNDs as stated here https://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2264 I used some nice jumper/connector cables to connect directly...
- Fri 18 Jan , 2013 18:32 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
- Replies: 10
- Views: 14126
Smartstep / linuxCNC / novamill control
Hi all, not sure where best to post this - after a day or so of reading and searching for the same topic, thought I'd take the plunge. Apologies for cross posting / if I've asked something that's already been answered. Machine is a 1995 Novamill - serial 50615C. Acquired from Dave at Global Surplus ...