PlasmaCam
06 Aug 2013 19:14 #37435
by andypugh
It probably can be used, but we would need a lot more information to be able to help.
Like: what is a PlasmaCam machine? What is the existing controller?
A link to the manual would be a good start.
Is it possible to use LinuxCNC with a PlasmaCam CNC Machine ?
And If so what would the Pinout and Parallel controller setup be ?
It probably can be used, but we would need a lot more information to be able to help.
Like: what is a PlasmaCam machine? What is the existing controller?
A link to the manual would be a good start.
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06 Aug 2013 19:22 #37436
by TheBearF8
Thank You
The machine is a PlasmaCam DHC2 www.plasmacam.com/indexfla.php
The Manual online www.rapidwelding.com/files/DHC2.pdf
The Controller Just says PlasmaCam and I know the CNC table uses stepper motors
outside of that I'm unaware
Thanks again for all you help
The machine is a PlasmaCam DHC2 www.plasmacam.com/indexfla.php
The Manual online www.rapidwelding.com/files/DHC2.pdf
The Controller Just says PlasmaCam and I know the CNC table uses stepper motors
outside of that I'm unaware
Thanks again for all you help
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06 Aug 2013 23:09 #37453
by andypugh
The manual says that it uses servo motors. But it also says that it communicates via a parallel port so LinuxCNC can probably control it.
However, what is wrong with the supplied software?
The Controller Just says PlasmaCam and I know the CNC table uses stepper motors
The manual says that it uses servo motors. But it also says that it communicates via a parallel port so LinuxCNC can probably control it.
However, what is wrong with the supplied software?
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07 Aug 2013 04:39 #37463
by andypugh
Does it currently work? Do you have an oscilloscope?
If so, then it should be moderately easy to figure out what pin does what. Even a parallel port LED plug thing might tell you what you need to know.
Yes it is a parallel port connection to a PlasmaCam controller
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Does it currently work? Do you have an oscilloscope?
If so, then it should be moderately easy to figure out what pin does what. Even a parallel port LED plug thing might tell you what you need to know.
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07 Aug 2013 19:00 #37475
by andypugh
Actually, LinuxCNC has a built in digital storage scope. (Halscope).
With a bit of cross-wiring you can connect the PlasmaCAM output pins to the LinuxCNC input pins (running on a different computer) and see exactly what is happening.
I do not have an oscilloscope I do have a voltage tester
I'll look into a parallel port LED
Actually, LinuxCNC has a built in digital storage scope. (Halscope).
With a bit of cross-wiring you can connect the PlasmaCAM output pins to the LinuxCNC input pins (running on a different computer) and see exactly what is happening.
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