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23 Sep 2021 00:41 - 23 Sep 2021 00:44 #221387 by PeterN
Hello,
I will preface this post by saying that I am a first time user of a linux OS and linuxcnc. I have been trying, unsuccessfully, to configure a Chinese 6040 cnc router using stepconf. I am using an older refurbished dell optiplex with an on board parallel port to hook up the controller. I am unsure what driver is in the control box as I did not receive any paperwork with the machine - it is one of those blue Chinese control boxes. linux is definitely communicating with the driver as I can watch corresponding lights on the board go high-low in response to the test axis function in stepconf. I know I am getting power to the motors because I can hear them energize - also in response to the test axis function in stepconf. However, I cant get any of the axis to actually move. When I launch LinuxCNC after completing stepconf and attempt to manually jog the machine via the linuxCNC UI, I see no response from the driver nor are the motors energized. 

Summary:

Stepconf test axis function: Signs of life but no axis motion

linuxCNC UI trying to jog machine: no signs of life

 I would greatly appreciate any advice on possible problems and solutions. Please see attached .hal and .ini files that were generated from stepconf.   

Thanks
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01 Oct 2021 13:20 #221953 by andypugh
It is possible that 5000 nS is too short for the driver (though it would normally be OK)
setp parport.0.reset-time 5000

You could try 50000 as an experiment.

You can also try inverting the pulses, probably most easily donw with the checkboxes in stepconf at this point.

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01 Oct 2021 13:54 - 01 Oct 2021 13:57 #221955 by timo
Question: Do you have it running now?


 
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16 Feb 2022 03:17 #235004 by PeterN
I do! After much guess work I found out that pin 14 had to be set to amplifier enable. After that was set, I had rough motion. Refined it by playing around with the motor setup and I was off to the races!

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