Conrado, I would first use the 42VDC for the PK296a2a-sg7.2 motors. If they get too hot to your liking, you can set the Gecko currents a bit lower.

Ok Mike, thats why I wanted a pciture of the PMDX 122, to check against mine.

Thanks G. Ill check... so far, no warmig at all

The G203V drives are very good at keeping the motors cool while they are not doing any work. The real heat comes when the motors have worked at their current limits during high speed and high load (taking a long hard cut on a very long table).

Other brands of drives, and older Geckodrive versions, would sometimes create the most heat when the motors simply stand still. With the more intelligent drives, it is now more difficult to test when the voltage (or current) settings are too high. I think it is okay if your motors get hot for some heavy jobs - but most of the time they will just be standing still and cooling down (if they have a G203V drive).

Gerald/Mike

I reinstalled the PMDX122, its the same, J8 to ground 5V, Step to common 1.3V
check the geckos step to common 1.3V, Power to Ground 42 V,
motors cool, cant move by hand while connected, MACH3 running but no movement.

All the ligths are steady green

image with all the ligths green
 

Conrado, I believe you need to set up some more in Mach3's Ports & Pins.

When you use your keyboard cursor keys to move left/right or up/down, the green leds for Direction should go on and off.

Have a look at:

Cannot get motor to turn - Mach Ports & Pins setup

Motors won't turn after the setting up - PMDX-122 jumpers incorrect

Stepper motor refuses to turn - Wiring & jumper errors

Gerald / Conrado,

It has been some time since I wired my machine but I think I see another problem. There are 4 Geckos, X1, X2, Y, Z but yet you are using J1, J2, J3, J4. I think X1 and X2 should both be going to J1?!

Nils, it doesn't make much difference either way, depends on whether one has used the "Slave" setting in Mach3 or not. If you look at our control box, you would see that we have also wired like Conrado, and used the Slave.

Sean left J4 open on yours for adding an indexer later, but then you are not using the Slave.

Both approaches work okay.

Conrado's problems were solved - all the related posts were moved to the Troubleshooting forum at:
Motors do not turn - Ports & Pins setting for charge pump

Hello.
I´m finishing the Z slide. but its almost imposible due the temperature this summer, very often is above 50 degrees celsius (Fahrenheit 122).
Workshop needs to modify because where I have the table the cover is missing.

Will post progress later.

Conrado,

Great progress.

I thought it was hot in my shop when it is in high 90s. With the humidity it does feel hotter but 122 - that is hot.

yes, I only work in my workshop only half hour at the time. and go back to learn cad-cam software. and of course read every post in the mechmate site.

best regards Nils

And I thought I was in hell with 41 degrees celsius! :eek:

Gerald and company.
the beast is almost finished.
I have one question. is it right to connect the router direct to the pmdx 122, J7 relay control?
it is rated at 10A at 120V, and my router is 8A 120V rated?.

Conrado, in theory it is okay.

However, you can expect that relay to last maybe a year before it burns and then you will have to find a way of replacing it. That is why we prefer to switch the big current in a separate relay - we use the PMDX relay to switch the separate relay

Thank you!!
Got it. its a very good reason to use a heavy duty relay.
soon this weekend. a mechmate in Mexico will be alive!!

Best regards!

Conrado,

Sounds great... Look forward to seeing some pictures.

Nils.
Sorry for not posting pictures till now. but soon....soon!!

Mexico's 1st Mechmate Finally is cutting!!!

only need fine tunning, but it surely cut. Its not the most beutiful MM but I made it myself. whit zero background. less money and little time.

Thanks Gerald, Mike, Nills. and all who post their troubles because of them, I made it!!
gee I fell like I win the Oscar.. hahaha.

Again. Thanks!!!

Hey Conrado, felicitación ;)
No Oscar...Of course not, better yet...You won huge pride and self reward....ALOT BETTER than any celebrity’s trophy :D
Great to see ya’ll excited dude...Now, show time…. WHERE….ARE…THOSE…PHOTOS :confused:
Surly I speak for Everybody else, we needs to see this buddy.
Amicalement, Robert ;)

Conrado,

Slap some logos on the thing so you can get a number. Congratulations. If you gained some knowledge from my post good. Now, how about posting some pictures.

Yea guys you surely deserve photos!!!, cable chain is missing, waste board, and labor quality in not the best... but... cutting quality is wort at least 10,000 dlls. (similar sizes tables in market & less cutting area and etc).

thanks for your comments!

Fantastic Conrado!

Because of all the silly movies at the cinema, I have this picture of a guy with a big hat dancing on a table! :D

Hey, Congratulations, thought mine was going to be the first one in Mexico, but I havent invest time lately on the construction, I can say that is already painted with a beautifull sail blue color., just need motors&gears and time to build the control box and thats it...Well second is good also...

Conrado: Felicitaciones en su consumacion. Ganaste el premio! Joe

my mechmate still goig strong, the machine does exactly what must do
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tomorrow I will cut some kayak parts, Im plannin to take photos to show you guys.
still missing cable chain, and beauty work,etc. but works prrrfct.

I am glad (but not surprised) that you are still a happy man! :)

Hello:
Im posting a few pics of my machine, still working on it

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this is my supervisor

Hello

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this is an image of the kayak im machining.
I have the file in solidworks.
Work is comming by itself, Yesterday an Aluminium Sign and a foam fish in 3d, today a wood carving.
Kayak is a work in progress.

cheers

Nice work Conrado,

Its great to see other mold makers on the forums!

thanks Greg
Im New to everything, but I like to try.