First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.

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05 Sep 2024 20:19 #309461 by PCW
The 4030 has pretty high input current requirements,
so may need single ended wiring (I think you indicated
that you had this wiring but was not sure)


7I96S     DRIVE
+5V       STEP+,DIR+
STEP+    NC
DIR+      NC
STEP-    STEP-
DIR-       DIR-

You can also test operation by jogging in either direction
and checking the the DIR polarity changes appropriately.

 

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05 Sep 2024 20:38 - 05 Sep 2024 20:44 #309462 by crazycajun
Replied by crazycajun on topic First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.
i wired it like you said, no change. when i hook a multimeter to the 7i96s, i dont get movement in voltage while i went thru config and set the motor tune to move up down 1in with no pause.

how do i check for a bad board?

i have tried two different motherboards, and an add on network card, powered the mesa with a benchtop power supply. im deep in the mud.
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05 Sep 2024 20:45 - 05 Sep 2024 20:46 #309463 by crazycajun
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05 Sep 2024 20:46 #309464 by PCW
So you are saying that running LinuxCNC, you jogged in either
direction and the direction signal for the jogged axis does not change?

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05 Sep 2024 20:47 #309465 by crazycajun
Replied by crazycajun on topic First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.
i have been playing just with z axis thus far, and no there has been zero movement of the motor or voltage change with a volt meter checking the step connection on the 7i96s.

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05 Sep 2024 21:03 #309466 by crazycajun
Replied by crazycajun on topic First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.
ok, i was having a very very blonde moment. i had z axis set to step3 position, but the board starts at zero; so no power lol

it seriously still didnt work when i hooked it to "step2". WTH. i do see power change with jog, but no stepper movement.

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05 Sep 2024 21:05 #309467 by PCW
I would not expect a voltage change on the step connection
only the direction connection.

Did you check the 7I96S direction pin when running
LinuxCNC and jogging in either direction?


 

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05 Sep 2024 21:18 - 05 Sep 2024 21:19 #309469 by crazycajun
Replied by crazycajun on topic First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.
voltage from ground to dir - changes in one direction and step - to dir - changes in the other; i believe im remembering that right.
goes from 4.9v to .24v
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05 Sep 2024 21:24 - 05 Sep 2024 21:25 #309471 by PCW
If the direction signal from the 7I96S changes, that means that communication
and the physical direction output is working so the problem is likely elsewhere
Can you try 10000 for the step-on time?

Also I assume the drive enable inputs are not wired (these disable the drive if powered)
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05 Sep 2024 21:28 #309472 by crazycajun
Replied by crazycajun on topic First time linux cnc user - no stepper movement.
please assume nothing. i rather know. i have nothing but the z drive wired to the 7i96s. if you are talking about the ENA ports, no those are left alone. i only disconnected the BOB of uc100/mach3 to connect the mesa board. drives to motor wiring havent changed.

i will try the 10k step on time.

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