But when spending this much money, I’d just as soon ditch USB in favor of Ethernet, plus get the benefit of an external motion controller. Information: If you have a MASSO-G3 or are wiring the X, Y or Z axis on A MASSO.
There is a slightly less expensive alternative for using a notebook that converts paralled>USB. I would guess that you could (bad idea) control your mill or whatever remotely from your living room. Here is their description of the SS:īeing an Ethernet device, it has its own IP address. They also have a USB model that is by their own description less capable that Ethernet SmoothStepper.
Īs I understand it, SmoothStepper is a high frequency motion controller that offloads work from the PC to the card, but more importantly in my case, it allows Ethernet connection to the PC rather than parallel port connectivity so you can use a notebook computer over Ethernet (or USB). SmoothStepper is from Warp 9 Tech Design. Return the motor case wire to the drive’s power supply ground. I just noticed in the instructions for the G540 where it says Use a shielded 5-conductor cable for your motor to drive connection 4 of the wires go to the motor leads while the 5th goes to the motor case. We created this handy step by step guide to help get you going with our products. 48Vdc 7.3A Linear Power Supply http//:MB-02 Breakout Board to Gecko G251 Schematic EN-010 CC-01 G540 Stepper Controller Kit Wiring Revision 8.4. Meme posts that are not funny may result in a permanent ban and possible curse to post author.I can’t find SmoothStepper on the Automation Direct site. I’ll be using NEMA23 282oz/In 1/4 single shaft stepper motors ( KL23H276-30-4A) and a Gecko G540 step drive. G540 NEMA 23 Wiring Instructions While the G540 makes hooking up motors and getting them working a breeze, it can still be a bit daunting for those new to electronics and CNC. Memes are not permitted, unless they are CNC related AND funny. Please use the stickied sales and services megathread. Our Nema 23 system provide a very reliable, affordable, and easy to use solution. Sales and or services posts are not permitted. NEMA 23 CNC electronics featuring Nema 23 Stepper Motors, Geckodrive Stepper Drives, and integrated connectors and motor cables for secure, pluggable connections. Final decision is made by the community by way of reporting. Other considerations that may cause the removal of the post including lack of engagement with the community or the author has a history of self promotion. Posts that do not meet this criteria will be removed without question. Posts of self promotion MUST include original content directly from the post author and have been created with reasonable effort. Name calling or belittling will not be tolerated and may result in a permanent ban. Please be respectful of others when posting. If it appears the author has done little or no research it may be removed for low effort. Posters are also expected to have done some basic research on their own. Post authors are required to stay engaged with the community. item 2 Gecko G540 REV8 2021 & 48v 12.5a & 3 13ft. Any posts without this information may be removed and only restored when the information is supplemented. Read on to see how its done using our components. We created this handy step by step guide to help get you going with our products. You must include as much useful information as possible when asking for help or advice. While the G540 makes hooking up motors and getting them working a breeze, it can still be a bit daunting for those new to electronics and CNC. Examples of this include unsafe instructions and unsafe modes of machine operation. No posts or comments that encourages unsafe acts.