[ronnsproblem]

hi
I am using a 5 axis cnc interface adapter breakout board for stepper motor driver Mach3 3& db25. the stepper motors are shinano 16z50g sst42d2120.stepper motors
The manual example uses a Mach 3 program setup. I am using i am kcam program with parallel ports.. the breakout board manual uses pins x 2 3 step and direction
the Enable uses a shared common #1 of which is set at #14 pin..
the kcam program uses separate pins for the Enable port setting ... it does not work either way of setting it up ..Do I have to use a driver board instead of the kcam software driver to get the Enable right or am I setting it up wrong ?
The stepper motors are pluged into the board and it is for a home made cnc rounter.

 

[old55]

Welcome to the forum. I can’t help with your inquiry but I’m sure someone will be along to give you a hand.

 

[ronnsproblem]

Welcome to the forum. I can’t help with your inquiry but I’m sure someone will be along to give you a hand.

thank you I hope someone can help...
I checked the parallel port pins with a volt meter from the computer they work ok checked the voltage outgoing of the breaker board they look good also.. i am buying a driver board .I hope it works. i will let you know...

 

[old55]

Try placing this inquiry in the CNC forum you may get a quicker response.

 

[ger21]

I haven't seen anyone using KCAM in over 15 years.
Just don't use the enables on the drives?

 

[ronnsproblem]

I haven't seen anyone using KCAM in over 15 years.
Just don't use the enables on the drives?

I started with Kcam years ago but real life took all of my time .. Its just a hobby for now...I am getting back into it now.. I downloaded linixcnc but have not had time to set it up yet. i don't know how good it is some people are raving about it... I don't know much about the other programs out there..

 

[ronnsproblem]

Try placing this inquiry in the CNC forum you may get a quicker response.

Try placing this inquiry in the CNC forum you may get a quicker response.

Ok I will try that