Re: [Emc-users] G&L

[Stuart S. <st...@gm...>]

Gentlemen,
  There is a lot to be said for solitude. I complained about not be able to
get the fourth linear axis working. Yesterday, Saturday, with no one at the
shop but me I was able to
start the machine
check out a few things - halcmd show and halmeter
setp the Pgain
the 4th axis is now working
I made no changes to the ini or hal files
to get the direction correct I had to change the scales' signs
  As I get older is seems the distractions are more distracting. Sometimes I
need a cocoon. :)
  Last week on Ebay I found a read head for the Y axis scale. I will go to
Lawton Oklahoma next week to get it installed.
  To get the W axis encoder working I removed the encoder and connected it
direct to the ppmc board. It worked there.
  I then connected it to the machine side of the terminal strip in the
cabinet. It worked there.
  I then reconnected it at the motor. Now it worked there.
  I think maybe the machine side of the terminal strip in the cabinet was
not correct. I think the 0 volt wire had the wire folded back against the
insulation and was not making contact under the screw and when I reconnected
the wires I was able to fix the problem.
  I am able to MDI some motion. I like touchy a lot. Mucho thanks cradek.
  I haven't run a program in auto yet. The Y axis brake is still sticking. I
think a transformer is bad. It is suppose to have 90V to unclamp. It only
has 52V. I should find out tomorrow.
  We had to fix one of the hydrostatic way bladders again. Not bad
considering we fixed 4 leaking bladders and only had one still leak with 500
psi on it.
  I have a regular MPG I will use to replace the elcheepo ones on the
control now. With touchy I only need one. sweet
  A little progress. I am happy.
  Incredible software. Incredible support.
thanks
Stuart

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