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- Mon 24 Jul , 2017 8:21 am
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Re: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
I've posted a video of the machine running on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/BW6r5Ihlp4q/ This was a first test, the speeds and feeds are way off and I didn't leave enough stock on the adaptive clearing but it works!! I have swapped the G540 connection to the spindle reverse for the Coolant ...
- Wed 19 Jul , 2017 18:19 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Re: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
Yes the Gecko G540 connects directly to the sprint drive and controls the spindle. The Gecko has two outputs, these are currently linked to the Spindle Go Relay and the Spindle Reverse Relay, I had the SGR set to active low thinking that it needs to be grounded to activate the relay. This is incorre...
- Tue 18 Jul , 2017 20:53 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Re: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
This is fixed now.
It was an error in the Mach configuration.
The Gecko Drives the spindle perfectly.
What a relief!!
It was an error in the Mach configuration.
The Gecko Drives the spindle perfectly.
What a relief!!
- Mon 17 Jul , 2017 22:27 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Re: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
Do I need to switch the Guard Spindle Interlock Relay (GSIR) too?
- Mon 17 Jul , 2017 22:22 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Re: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
I have the X axis wired and working and I have moved on to the spindle and I have run in to some issues. There are 2 outputs on the Gecko G540, these are wired to the Spindle Go Relay (SGR) and Spindle Reverse Relay (SRR). The spindle speed is controlled via PWM on the Gecko, with feeds from the spr...
- Thu 06 Jul , 2017 12:31 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
- Wed 05 Jul , 2017 18:43 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
- Replies: 43
- Views: 35272
Mach4 Conversation - Gecko G540 - Smoothstepper
I'm starting to upgrade my Triac to Mach4 using a smoother stepper (ESS) and a Gecko G540.
I am hoping I can document the conversation here to help other in the future.
I am hoping I can document the conversation here to help other in the future.
- Mon 10 Oct , 2016 21:19 pm
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: Orac electronics for sale.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4982
Re: Orac electronics for sale.
What control board do you have?
- Mon 10 Oct , 2016 12:20 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Power drawbar upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12308
Re: Power drawbar upgrade
Looks like the top bearing mount is also required.
Items:
TR3/112
BI00109A
Are these to support the spindle during a tool change?
Items:
TR3/112
BI00109A
Are these to support the spindle during a tool change?
- Fri 07 Oct , 2016 18:11 pm
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: FS Triac Stepper drivers.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3959
Re: FS Triac Stepper drivers.
pm sent.
- Mon 03 Oct , 2016 14:29 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Power drawbar upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12308
Re: Power drawbar upgrade
I believe the parts I need are as follows:
Collar VMC/0106
Drawbar RM6/102
Retaining Nut VMC/0111
Belville Springs BI00196E
Collar VMC/0106
Drawbar RM6/102
Retaining Nut VMC/0111
Belville Springs BI00196E
- Sun 02 Oct , 2016 9:09 am
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Member's favourite coolants
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4069
Re: Member's favourite coolants
I've been using this too. I really like it so far. Doesn't smell at all.jamesgates1000 wrote:Hi,
I use Fuchs ecocool ultralife A, I find that even if I leave my machine for a week I don't get any bacterial growth. Not too expensive either, you can buy it from Cromwell tools.
- Thu 29 Sep , 2016 20:22 pm
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
Had a quick look at the machine and it seems the eeprom is v2.1
- Thu 29 Sep , 2016 10:52 am
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
Hi Martin,
I will have a look later and post some photos. How can I check the eeprom?
Thanks,
Dan
I will have a look later and post some photos. How can I check the eeprom?
Thanks,
Dan
- Thu 29 Sep , 2016 7:40 am
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
My machine looks like it uses a rack type card. Denstep?
Is this upgradeable?
Is this upgradeable?
- Wed 28 Sep , 2016 18:06 pm
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
Hi Martin,
I'm new to Denford machines. I believe it's a next step card. How can I verify?
I'm new to Denford machines. I believe it's a next step card. How can I verify?
- Mon 26 Sep , 2016 15:27 pm
- Forum: Triac
- Topic: Power drawbar upgrade
- Replies: 12
- Views: 12308
Power drawbar upgrade
Can anyone help me define what's needed to upgrade from an easychange tool holder to a powerdraw bar?
The machine is a 1998 Triac PC.
The Denford guys said they still have most of the parts but their technical director is away until next week so they suggested posting on here.
Many thanks,
Dan
The machine is a 1998 Triac PC.
The Denford guys said they still have most of the parts but their technical director is away until next week so they suggested posting on here.
Many thanks,
Dan
- Mon 26 Sep , 2016 9:24 am
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
Hi Pete, AutoDesk Fusion 360 is free for enthusiasts and startup companies. I've been working with CAD software for almost 20 years and this is hands down the best CAD software I've ever used. It is comparable to Solidworks but much more flexible and it had AutoDesks HSM CAM software builtin. I wrot...
- Sun 25 Sep , 2016 17:30 pm
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
I'm using AutoDesk Fusion 360. It's probably the best CAD software I've ever used and the CAM is exceptional. I do all my milling from a 3D model so processing DXFs isn't really an option. I've changed the post file in fusion to only use regular arc commands and it seems to be working Ok now. It wou...
- Fri 23 Sep , 2016 22:16 pm
- Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
- Topic: Arc Problem
- Replies: 17
- Views: 20989
Re: Arc Problem
Following some research it looks like the Triac PC doesnt support Plane selection commands G17 G18 and G19.
Is this correct?
Is this correct?