You are getting to the fun part of the project.

I finally had to do a repair on mine. almost 2 years. The transformer/power supply is causing uneven power through the contactor. 144 volts one side 106 through the other. It was a head scratcher till we figured it out.

Infinite apologies for being sort of Dyslexic. I have been typing PDMX.
It is PMDX.com

So I believe I am going to use the PMDX-126 Rev-C breakout board. The PMDX-134 Motherboard and mount them all on an aluminum screen for a heat sink with a fan to pull the air through. I see Metalhead's setup uses the PMDX-126 at one time as well.

Alabama can have this back
 

I don't want it.

Well we sure had it also!! Not normal for sure and especially this time of year!!

I know what you mean. We got 11 inches here. I am 3 hrs. NE of you . Just now getting dried out before the rain hits.

Geckos and PXDM
 

Okay surprised at the might of these little drivers. Read for about an hour on them today.

I had a problem with mine with a bearing sticking in the z. It was causing voltage problems. Everyone kept wanting me to replace the power supply. Replaced the bearing and all is well. Keeping it greased correctly from now on.

Okay ordered the PMDX-134 Motherboard today 55 plus 9 shipping. gets me a little closer.

Pmdx-134
 

Those people ship fast. 2 days.

I have completed a lot of hours, reading this forum. Going to take a break now.
Hope all of you have, "A Great Christmas", and a Safe New Year.

you do the same

New friend BOB
 

Okay another new year and another piece of the puzzle arrived, today.
PMDX-126C BOB. $183 with shipping. Now what size ribbon connector is correct?

I suggest you reach back out to PMDX and let them know you have the PMDX 134 board. He will tell you the correct cable, but I suspect it is this one:

http://www.pmdx.com/HDR26Ribbon-18

and for PC Connect this one or a Smooth Stepper board:

http://www.pmdx.com/DB25MtoM
http://www.pmdx.com/1PARPCI

That is the combination. Thank you for the reply.

A few more parts in
 

I know I am a little slow. But things are still coming in. 2 E-switches and cables from PMDX

Is it acceptable to just reverse the wiring, on the 8 wire stepper motor. So one runs in reverse on the x-axis, or do it through mach3. I have been reading and am just a little confused.

Okay all I did was reverse the wires at the drive. That is what it looks like most are doing.
Is that right? Also is there a basic xml file already for Mach 3.

Never mind I got it sorted.

Can someone point me to the post that determines ports and pins setup for mach3?
In other words how do you determine the ports and pin setup in mach3?

First Movements Achieved
 

First movements in all the right directions today. I quit being mean now..:D.
(Not like anyone listening anyway.)

We're here and keeping an eye on your progress. Most of us tend not to post unless we have something to add. I'm anxious to see your completed machine, with logos, (you already have paint) and cutting! Sounds like you're close.:)

Sorry I was late getting to it but shoulda like you sorted it out already.

It was a little frustrating. I tried posting a video. Wires hanging everywhere.
I need to get the box mounted and the cable drag chain on, as well as all the E-stops.
Slow but steady getting there.

hello Davey
i follow you. it seems we are at the same level
good luck for the rest.
Yannick

Yannick. Thank you, I have been watching yours as well. Nice.

I have been out for a few days, but here are a few threads worth reading.

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showt...5&postcount=37
http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showt...14&postcount=1

http://www.mechmate.com/forums/showt...2&postcount=39

I caught in the thread above that the Gecko's on that 134 board are not hooked up correctly.

That is a good catch. I was just using that as an example. (Did not think of ref. credit).
I joined the "CNC Zone" board a while back. Thank you. Now if it will quit raining, I can make enough money to finish this thing.

Control Box/Panel Mounted
 

Control panel mounted along with 2 e-switch boxes. I used two brackets from home depot electrical section. Need new drill bits. Now where is that can of paint.

Going to take a break now. New Buckingham spurs, belt and ropes for the year. See you in the canopies.

mike can i get more info on these

Thank you
archie

Mike,
this is what i would like more info on
thank you
archie

I will pm you

Does anyone place double sided tape, behind the rack on the z-axis? Or is it metal to metal? Got the holes tapped in the rack finally.

I know 10-40-014 does not show it. I was just wondering. I read some posts earlier in the forum where some used tape there.

It's all okay, I am developing patience, waiting on parts. Starting to snow, cold 31 degrees, hail, rain, sunshine, wind. To much to climb in trees, to broke not to.

Do we just purchase another set of plans, if we want to build another one? Or rather for each machine build, we purchase a set of plans for the right to build one.

PM Mike and ask him, I was here before the plans were a monetary value. I do not believe that you have to but I do not know for sure. However keeping this forum up and running does take time and investment so a donation may be all he requires or he may ask for the plans to be purchased again. The proper thing would to PM Mike for a response.

Thank you. I will do that.

A Little Closer
 

Stupid Cold and Rain. Stuck Inside. Got a little closer today. Waiting on Mike to let me know how to buy the Universal Motor Mounts for the Z motor.