Hi all,
I've got difficulty getting my servo spindle to work with Mach3.
currently I'm running KFlop with a Kanalog serving as a BOB. Linear motion is controlled with step/dir through JP5 - this all works well.
However, I have recently bought an AC servo to replace the awful DC motor that was there previously. I intend on running it with step and direction through JP5 just like my linear motors, but have not had any success.
I can get the motor to run through KMotion's step response screen, but when attempting to set it up in Mach, I am completely out of my depth. I don't know where to start - I have set up a spindle in Mach previously, but NOT with a kflop, and it was a simple +-10V analog thing.
My question is:
How do I set up a spindle in Mach3 to run step/dir?
In addition to this, I also have another problem with that AC servo:
The drive seems to be creating so much noise (both audible and electrical) that it causes the KFlop to disconnect the moment it is enabled. It is so bad that I can hear the servo over my speakers!
I have followed correct wiring procedures to prevent ground loops, but it truly is unavoidable when the KFlop gets grounded through the USB anyway.
I have bought a USB Isolator (the Olimex type) which has helped, but still occasionally get issues when turning the servo on.
My second question is:
How do I deal with the harmful noise that the drive generates?
Any help to get me running is much appreciated.
Lindsay
