Hi Roger, you are a life saver! First it is great to find an Ozzie on UA-cam who speaks the same language as me and works in mm and 240v. My name is Mike living in Tassie. I am 76 yo and an old dog trying to learn new tricks. I have wanted to have a play with CNC for a number of years but could never find a machine within my budget that would do more than carve wood signs that say “Dad' Shed”. To cut a a long story short I have build a CNC router from 17mm aluminium plate, installed Nema23, controllers and power supply from Stepperonline. Also A 2.2 Vevor spindle and DFV. I am at the stage of wiring it up and without a mentor (I have an qualified electrician mate who is not CNC savvy) I have been tearing, whats left of my hair out, UNTILL I found this video of yours which has the EXACT same break out board which I purchased without any idea of what I was doing! So thanks for the very clear instructions (will have to change a few wires, very pleased I did not try to power up :-)) However I still have some wiring FOG. Do you have a video that shows DFV to this break out board please? I have wired the spindle (again with your video) and it seems to run OK. Also the only controller software I could find on this board was a software called Drufell which is a paid software and as I am on a pension it would just add to the cost. How can I get the Mach3 setting to at least make a start. All the best and thank again Mike
im 65 and build my son DIY cnc machine. simple easy build, ewery normal men can build own cnc, but some rule need be, windows OS NOT have safe use any machine, need be linux REAL TIME system not windows off line system. or other factory own systems not safe and stabile. and if somethink go broken need all box buy new, expensive and stupid. lot better and cheap have build own cnc machine whit parts, nema motors not cost lot, breakoutboard have 10-20$ only, ols computer can buy 20-40$ pci or pciE paraller port card have cheap 10-20$ buy, better than worst big problems USB cards. and linuxcnc software have FREE and lot better flexiple make own addons than worst mach3 software. if want build safe good machine NOT use windows OS.
Thank you brother your a good teacher nice and slow for someone like me I have to be shown everything because I do visual learning better than explaining something so Thank you mate from Florida and I'm new to CNC .
I'm in the process of building a benchtop CNC mill for work, for preparation of mechanical test specimens, and your videos have been very informative, thank you.
Watching the video from my computer chair in the study and it's as clear as mud......when I get out to the garage.....(not at the moment with 10 deg C)....... I'll have some notes I've made from this video for the connections......tanks a lot.
Thank you so much for this easy to follow video. I picked up a really nice and clean home made 3 axis cnc, that had a BOB with parallel port. I was able to follow your video, and get the motors verified that they work. The only additional electronics the previous person had were relays connected to the spindle. Do you have a video of how to wire the E-stop button. Also, your home switched, are they the limit switches?
mikä kokoonpano ja osat, olen tehnyt cnckoneita kymmeniä aikonas työssä ollessani, nyt eläkkeellä ja tein juuri pojalle oman koneen kun halusi. itselläni on 1200x1200x300 kokoinen kone, ja pojalle tein tai päivitän nyt parremmaksi 600x700x250 kokoista koetta, uusin Z akselin levyt ja spindlen nyt parempiin.
Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel ! Mais, tu ne montres pas le branchement du fil blanc et noir pour la prise d'origine du x... 24v ? Pouvez-vous m'envoyer une photo du branchement s'il vous plait ? Merci encore!! je comprend pas la fin!!! si tu peux m'aider?
I recently purchased all upgrades on everything from electrical, to motors, to ball screws fro my bench top optimill as the cheap kit i got couple years ago was a little under powered, looked at these control boards and coundnt find too much help for them, my old controller is that same red RNR board which are good! after some research i found the uc300 had a lot of info, spec sheets, wiring sheets, wiring and set up videos and works like a dream and easy for full automation and can move all axis at the same time via keyboard controls, im interested to see what the issue is for with you as they are not cheap controllers.I was considering a smc until i found your video on the scams that come along with it! love the videos roger! cheers from chch nz
Hello to the lovely teacher and tutorials. Please teach us how to install a laser module to this card and wiring as spindle setting so that we can work laser with Mach3, there are no clear and precise tutorials in easy words. Thanks
Thank you very much for this tutorial! But, you don't show the connection of the white and black wire for the homing of the x... 24v? Where does the black and white come from? 15:50...Can you send me a photo of the connection please? Thanks again!!
Hello, thank you for the tutorial, I am exactly about to start this process of writing! How would you wire 2 motors on the same axis? Connect the same output from the controller board to 2 different drivers then the 2 steppers?
Hi Roger, I am so thankfull for this video. I just bought the RED BRD you are demonstating. Yes, 1. Don't install the parallel driver. 2. Your information that the 24Volt side of the Board was consider port #3 solved all my problems installing the E-stop, Limit switches, No where could I find how to get the USB version of Mach3 to talk to the switches. Also having the Gnds for the two sides of the boards separate also corrected a problem. I used a generic schematic to build my CNC. Do you have a diagram for the Red Board BSMCE04U-PP or BSMCED4U-PP. On my board it hard to tell whether d or 0. Again thankes so much for the video and information. The CD did not have anything about the infor. Jerry ATL USA
Hello Roger, I have the mk4-v usb version of that controller and I can verify it works in Mach 3 version R3.043.062 on a basic windows 10 laptop. When you power it on do you get 2 solid red lights on the side of the controller? One thing I would suggest is when install Mach 3 make sure you do not install the parallel driver. I need to finish documenting an install procedure that worked for me and I could share it with you.
I have just watched your video regarding breakout boards. I have a bob Hy-JK02-M. The bob dos not receive signals from the mach3 software - any ideas, what the issue might be? The Mach3 software has been set up according to the manual. Thanks in advance
Great tutorial, i was looking for a good clear limit switch setup and here i have found one, also i have noticed that many other are using different pins for the limit switch, is there a preferred pin. I tried Pin3 or input 3 and all i get is the LimitOV light So I have had to use pin input no 2 As I use pin input no1 for probe Again the probe was instructed to number 2 but did not work And So it is in pin number 1 input I have exactly the same board as you So I wonder if either the firmware is setup different, or is it the software that uses different settings.
5 volts only, do not use the 24 volt switch on the drivers unless you have a specific set up. Most of these small mach3 boards all supply 5volts to the drivers pulse and direction pins.
I don't understand how the homing switches can be wired in parallel. I know it's done but I ended up just wiring all mine to different inputs. Are the switches normally open? When you home each axis, does the axis move, engage the switch and then back off so it can then go to the next switch? I imagine that if the switch stayed engaged then the system wouldn't see any change when it went to the next input.
homing need be all own input pin, limit SW added paraller all together whit E-stop SW. if go out limits end all machine before broken all frame and mechanic. E-stop. homing need ewerytime start machine run all axis home and then software and G-code know were have zero point.
HI ROGER when i use this same set up the,out put of the stepper driver is out putting 22v for my z axis.... does something have to be programed in the mach 3 card?
Hi Roger, nice video. Did you connect 24 vdc ps because the stepper motor is for 24 v? Can you explain a little bit about the voltage and current rated for a motor related to the voltage and current on the driver? I'll appreciate it. Thank you.
The 24V is for operation of the limit switches (in this video) and other I/O ports. The larger power supply in the video is what powers the stepper motors through the stepper motor drivers.
stepper motor no matter voltage what used, i use 40V and many perfect machine use 80V no matter what nema motor use, current have important only, if motor max current have normal DIY cnc nema 23 about 4Ampere, drivers need setting max current is little bit less than max current 4A. etc, stepper motor say nominal volt is 5V can use 38V power supply and driver can use max 40-42V about. or if have better driver etc, DM860 model ca use max 80 volt power to motors. current have only important must be setting driver dip SW to max motor current better little bit less, normal DIY cnc machine used DM556 drivers and max volt have about 40V and current setting max motor current about normal good nema motor is 3-4Ampere. minimum motor cnc need be 3NM torgue motor 475 OZ.
May I know how did you configure 'motor output' in ports in pins? I am trying to get an output from the board and cannot make my motor turn yet. Thanks in advance.
if use mach3 ports and pins, setting what pin breakoutboard use move x,y,z. motors, step pin ,dir pin eable pin setting you need know you breakoutboard manual what pin used were motors.
Thanks for the video. I connect all wires the same way as you, but I only get a red flashing light on the breakout board. My computer have mach 3 but it’s a win10. Can you help me? Thanks
Hi. I hope you are still responding to questions. I am very new to CNC routing and am in the process of choosing and ordering parts for my first dyi CNC router. Could you tell me if you must pair a Mach 3 control board with Mach 3 software? As I am just starting out in CNC routing I would prefer to take advantage of the many choices of free soft wear that are available. The Mach 3 board looks much more versatile than the Arduino board that came with the stepper motor kit that I have purchased. FYI…your video’s have helped me decide to “take the plunge” into the CNC world of woodworking. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
I hope he does do some replies as many have added questions. Anyway I was using a GRBL But it had limitations So I opted to a Mach3 cnc 3040 with a 800w vfd machine For which is plenty for my needs With a match 3 board and software. You will have to calibrate the stepper motors first Then get the spindle to operate if your using a spindle with a controller Then once you get them ok Then setup you limit switches and soft limits And for let's see how you get on 👍
Thanks, just finished the building process and about to jump into the wiring. Sticking with the Arduino board. Using a porter cable router (not going through the Arduino) so no rpm control necessary. Fingers crossed
hi Roger, i do not know if you still answer questions. in the above vid you did not show how you operated the motor from the keyboard. and how to set up the board with mach3, since mach 3 is really designed for paraller board intetface breakboard. this is a sore point with mach3 and the usb board you are demonstrated. i am lost. can you show a print outs for each menu of set up please. kind regards
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How are you getting a 5v signal if there is no ground. I’m a bit confused. I get the led to light when I plug usb in , but no rapid flashing when I try to go in x direction. BTW I now have win7 now.
Hello! On the official website of this board, it is recommended to use a high level control (+5 V). Can You explain why You used low level control (GND). I have this board and now I'm trying to figure out how to connect it. Maybe I'm wrong. Thank You.
@@95machine29 Thank You. Yes, I already understood that both methods are correct. Although it seems to me that the general GND is more correct. This is the more general way. Because for most devices and modules, a common GND is connected to the case and shielding.
I am new in cnc machining. I have Question about that board. What I don't get is: if that cheap Mach3 board works properly (which costs around 20$) on a CNC router, why should i buy expensive boards wich cost starting from 100$
The answer to your question is. Many moons ago mach 3 boards were very expensive and now with China turning out more than one needs the price just dropped Thank god as now I can buy more than one and have a spare On the other side of things there are new developers that make boards but do not get a load manufactured so hence the high price.
Hey, this is a great thorough walk through for wiring a steer driver/motor, would it be possible to use a mach 3 board and run duel motors on each axis?
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simple, breakoutboard, step,dir,enable wires go to DM 556 drivers step, dir, enable connect. i use same drivers, and cheap simple 10$ paraller port breakoutboard. then power supply 38V come to drivers power and motors come wired to drivers Apositive and A negative and second coil connect to B plus and B minus. simple. then need go pins and setting to software and tell software what pin all axis have ,step pin number and direction pin number and enable pin number, inverted or not test were way motor run. port number, pin number inverted or not.
Roger, there is a big difference between Windows 10 home edition and Windows 10 professional of the files in the software especially when it comes to DLL files, If you have Windows XP professional DVD Software there and I'm sure it will drive old interface bored, Just on one PC desktop you can have two different Windows running on the one hard drive there by partition the hard disk drive as in like Windows 10 and also Windows XP with the installation, when powering up the PC it will give you an option of Windows 10 or XP too load up
non safety cnc build whit windows OS, not realtime system not safety, any factory not used newer windows base system, dangerous and worst. only linux OS and linuxcnc system have safety but need FPGA mesa card can run.
@@mattivirtamost old fashion CNC is not compatible with a new operation of windows because the driver software is not being updated to the current versions and most industrial CNC old fashioned system used to run on Windows 95 or older systems, And there is one thing you need to know about a CNC never turn your back on one and if a cuter comes out of the spindle you will never see it coming towards you, but there is not one job that is safety in this world....
Get Acorn CNC 12 From Centroid and you will run your machine in few hours and forget it about the rest of all those cnc controllers, i did it and believe me no more problems.
I have been looking at the Acorn CNC controllers very professional looking systems. I really want to go to a ethernet controller instead of the USB style, I think if you are going to get serious about cnc work, an ethernet connected control board is the way to go.
What version of windows? I have been trying to get same board to work for me but keeps saying rnrmotion card not found. Was working fine last February when i went to work. But now not working. In the process of creating a virtual machine in hopes that it will work.
Hey Roger fellow Aussie here having issues with a build using nema 34s and dm860y with mach3 ethernet anything advice you can give would be appreciated It will run Y Axis but won't pick up X or Z i think it is an issue with the Mach3 ethernet controller
win7 have lot better use cnc than win 10 11 etc. but not safety use windows newer. not realtime proces. only linux parallerport system or mesa card system have true REALTIME and safety use factory.
If anyone is having trouble the red controller he is using is not supported by Windows 8 and newer. I have Windows 10 and looking to dual boot when I find an older windows operating system.
If your computer is a 32 or 32/64-bit operating system Mach3 and this card WILL work on win XP, 7, 8, and 10. If your computer is 64-bit only operating system Mach3 and this card WILL NOT.
Unfortunately i also don't have the 32 bit win 10, but downloaded Win 7. Haven't had a chance to test if that solves the problem. I will post when I do.
Ok kind sir. I have followed everything to the T up until the point just before you hit reset in mach3. My light on the board is slow flashing. But I noticed that once you hit reset and you went down to the board it was on steady. Mine is still flashing. Does this tell you that I might have something messed up in mach3. I have all 3 axis enabled.
Good tutorial, I followed everything despite it working well , but the steppers get noisy while not moving ,I use tb6600 with nema 23( 2A), any idea how to solve this issue
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Hi Roger, you are a life saver! First it is great to find an Ozzie on UA-cam who speaks the same language as me and works in mm and 240v.
My name is Mike living in Tassie. I am 76 yo and an old dog trying to learn new tricks.
I have wanted to have a play with CNC for a number of years but could never find a machine within my budget that would do more than carve wood signs that say “Dad' Shed”. To cut a a long story short I have build a CNC router from 17mm aluminium plate, installed Nema23, controllers and power supply from Stepperonline. Also A 2.2 Vevor spindle and DFV.
I am at the stage of wiring it up and without a mentor (I have an qualified electrician mate who is not CNC savvy) I have been tearing, whats left of my hair out, UNTILL I found this video of yours which has the EXACT same break out board which I purchased without any idea of what I was doing!
So thanks for the very clear instructions (will have to change a few wires, very pleased I did not try to power up :-))
However I still have some wiring FOG. Do you have a video that shows DFV to this break out board please?
I have wired the spindle (again with your video) and it seems to run OK.
Also the only controller software I could find on this board was a software called Drufell which is a paid software and as I am on a pension it would just add to the cost. How can I get the Mach3 setting to at least make a start.
All the best and thank again
Mike
I fully agree Mike . it's a nice change to get Aussie content and made so simple for us old guys born before computers
im 65 and build my son DIY cnc machine. simple easy build, ewery normal men can build own cnc, but some rule need be, windows OS NOT have safe use any machine, need be linux REAL TIME system not windows off line system. or other factory own systems not safe and stabile. and if somethink go broken need all box buy new, expensive and stupid. lot better and cheap have build own cnc machine whit parts, nema motors not cost lot, breakoutboard have 10-20$ only, ols computer can buy 20-40$ pci or pciE paraller port card have cheap 10-20$ buy, better than worst big problems USB cards. and linuxcnc software have FREE and lot better flexiple make own addons than worst mach3 software. if want build safe good machine NOT use windows OS.
i really respect yo for actually showing how to wire stuff and just talking
Thank you brother your a good teacher nice and slow for someone like me I have to be shown everything because I do visual learning better than explaining something so Thank you mate from Florida and I'm new to CNC .
You are very welcome
I'm in the process of building a benchtop CNC mill for work, for preparation of mechanical test specimens, and your videos have been very informative, thank you.
Awesome, thank you!
Watching the video from my computer chair in the study and it's as clear as mud......when I get out to the garage.....(not at the moment with 10 deg C)....... I'll have some notes I've made from this video for the connections......tanks a lot.
Thank you so much for this easy to follow video. I picked up a really nice and clean home made 3 axis cnc, that had a BOB with parallel port. I was able to follow your video, and get the motors verified that they work. The only additional electronics the previous person had were relays connected to the spindle. Do you have a video of how to wire the E-stop button. Also, your home switched, are they the limit switches?
Erittäin loistavaa opetusta ,olen yrittänyt saada konettäni toimimaan ,mutta en ole onnistunut.Toivottavasti täältä saan apua ongelmaani,kiitos
mikä kokoonpano ja osat, olen tehnyt cnckoneita kymmeniä aikonas työssä ollessani, nyt eläkkeellä ja tein juuri pojalle oman koneen kun halusi. itselläni on 1200x1200x300 kokoinen kone, ja pojalle tein tai päivitän nyt parremmaksi 600x700x250 kokoista koetta, uusin Z akselin levyt ja spindlen nyt parempiin.
Merci pour toute vos expériences
You are the Best in the World...
Simple step 👌 good luck
Great video. Do you know if this board will work with GRBL?
Good video sr. Nice and easy understand your explain 👌👍
👍👍👍👍👍 je suis fan de ce que vous faites merci merci 🙏
Merci beaucoup pour ce tutoriel ! Mais, tu ne montres pas le branchement du fil blanc et noir pour la prise d'origine du x... 24v ? Pouvez-vous m'envoyer une photo du branchement s'il vous plait ? Merci encore!! je comprend pas la fin!!! si tu peux m'aider?
I recently purchased all upgrades on everything from electrical, to motors, to ball screws fro my bench top optimill as the cheap kit i got couple years ago was a little under powered, looked at these control boards and coundnt find too much help for them, my old controller is that same red RNR board which are good! after some research i found the uc300 had a lot of info, spec sheets, wiring sheets, wiring and set up videos and works like a dream and easy for full automation and can move all axis at the same time via keyboard controls, im interested to see what the issue is for with you as they are not cheap controllers.I was considering a smc until i found your video on the scams that come along with it! love the videos roger! cheers from chch nz
Hello to the lovely teacher and tutorials. Please teach us how to install a laser module to this card
and wiring as spindle setting so that we can work laser with Mach3, there are no clear and precise tutorials in easy words. Thanks
Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure!
oui je suis d accord avec Phil= your videos have been very informative, thank you. and slow expiclain
You're welcome
thanks roger sir best explaine nice
Hello Roger, I have the mk4-v usb version and it works verry well on my cnc machine
Thank you very much for this tutorial! But, you don't show the connection of the white and black wire for the homing of the x... 24v? Where does the black and white come from? 15:50...Can you send me a photo of the connection please? Thanks again!!
The white +24V+ and black - DCM wire is from the 24v power supply, the switch is DCM and pin 3.
Hello, thank you for the tutorial, I am exactly about to start this process of writing!
How would you wire 2 motors on the same axis? Connect the same output from the controller board to 2 different drivers then the 2 steppers?
Yes, exactly
Hi Roger, I am so thankfull for this video. I just bought the RED BRD you are demonstating. Yes, 1. Don't install the parallel driver. 2. Your information that the 24Volt side of the Board was consider port #3 solved all my problems installing the E-stop, Limit switches, No where could I find how to get the USB version of Mach3 to talk to the switches. Also having the Gnds for the two sides of the boards separate also corrected a problem. I used a generic schematic to build my CNC. Do you have a diagram for the Red Board BSMCE04U-PP or BSMCED4U-PP. On my board it hard to tell whether d or 0. Again thankes so much for the video and information. The CD did not have anything about the infor. Jerry ATL USA
Hello Roger, I have the mk4-v usb version of that controller and I can verify it works in Mach 3 version R3.043.062 on a basic windows 10 laptop. When you power it on do you get 2 solid red lights on the side of the controller? One thing I would suggest is when install Mach 3 make sure you do not install the parallel driver. I need to finish documenting an install procedure that worked for me and I could share it with you.
I have just watched your video regarding breakout boards. I have a bob Hy-JK02-M. The bob dos not receive signals from the mach3 software - any ideas, what the issue might be? The Mach3 software has been set up according to the manual. Thanks in advance
You will need a driver for it
God bless you...
And thank you
Hi. The white socket on the controller board what is for ?
Great tutorial, i was looking for a good clear limit switch setup and here i have found one,
also i have noticed that many other are using different pins for the limit switch,
is there a preferred pin.
I tried Pin3 or input 3 and all i get is the LimitOV light
So I have had to use pin input no 2
As I use pin input no1 for probe
Again the probe was instructed to number 2 but did not work
And So it is in pin number 1 input
I have exactly the same board as you
So I wonder if either the firmware is setup different, or is it the software that uses different settings.
Hi Roger, If the power supply is at 5V (orange wire), should I set the switch on top of my DN542T driver to 5V? (It can be either on 24V or on 5V).
5 volts only, do not use the 24 volt switch on the drivers unless you have a specific set up.
Most of these small mach3 boards all supply 5volts to the drivers pulse and direction pins.
can you attach a spindle encoder (optical switch) to the board ? presumably you'd want that for screwcutting?
Yes!
I don't understand how the homing switches can be wired in parallel. I know it's done but I ended up just wiring all mine to different inputs. Are the switches normally open? When you home each axis, does the axis move, engage the switch and then back off so it can then go to the next switch? I imagine that if the switch stayed engaged then the system wouldn't see any change when it went to the next input.
See this video it will help you
ua-cam.com/video/2np54Cz3nK0/v-deo.html
homing need be all own input pin, limit SW added paraller all together whit E-stop SW. if go out limits end all machine before broken all frame and mechanic. E-stop. homing need ewerytime start machine run all axis home and then software and G-code know were have zero point.
thank you for the info!
HI ROGER when i use this same set up the,out put of the stepper driver is out putting 22v for my z axis.... does something have to be programed in the mach 3 card?
Normaly it is 5v or less
It’s 5v coming in from by BOB but the out put to the motor is 22v I’ve had this happen on two different drivers
Hi Roger, nice video. Did you connect 24 vdc ps because the stepper motor is for 24 v? Can you explain a little bit about the voltage and current rated for a motor related to the voltage and current on the driver? I'll appreciate it. Thank you.
The 24V is for operation of the limit switches (in this video) and other I/O ports. The larger power supply in the video is what powers the stepper motors through the stepper motor drivers.
stepper motor no matter voltage what used, i use 40V and many perfect machine use 80V no matter what nema motor use, current have important only, if motor max current have normal DIY cnc nema 23 about 4Ampere, drivers need setting max current is little bit less than max current 4A. etc, stepper motor say nominal volt is 5V can use 38V power supply and driver can use max 40-42V about. or if have better driver etc, DM860 model ca use max 80 volt power to motors. current have only important must be setting driver dip SW to max motor current better little bit less, normal DIY cnc machine used DM556 drivers and max volt have about 40V and current setting max motor current about normal good nema motor is 3-4Ampere. minimum motor cnc need be 3NM torgue motor 475 OZ.
super content.... even super+++
May I know how did you configure 'motor output' in ports in pins? I am trying to get an output from the board and cannot make my motor turn yet. Thanks in advance.
if use mach3 ports and pins, setting what pin breakoutboard use move x,y,z. motors, step pin ,dir pin eable pin setting you need know you breakoutboard manual what pin used were motors.
Thanks for the video.
I connect all wires the same way as you, but I only get a red flashing light on the breakout board.
My computer have mach 3 but it’s a win10.
Can you help me?
Thanks
Same here, do you know of a fix ? 😢
that mach brakout board woul work with grbl ?
Hello..
I want to ask regarding mach3 board bob red
There are pin AVI an ACM, could you explains what it does and where the wiring goes ?
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Hi. I hope you are still responding to questions. I am very new to CNC routing and am in the process of choosing and ordering parts for my first dyi CNC router. Could you tell me if you must pair a Mach 3 control board with Mach 3 software? As I am just starting out in CNC routing I would prefer to take advantage of the many choices of free soft wear that are available. The Mach 3 board looks much more versatile than the Arduino board that came with the stepper motor kit that I have purchased. FYI…your video’s have helped me decide to “take the plunge” into the CNC world of woodworking. Thank you for taking the time to make them.
I hope he does do some replies as many have added questions.
Anyway I was using a GRBL
But it had limitations
So I opted to a Mach3 cnc 3040 with a 800w vfd machine
For which is plenty for my needs
With a match 3 board and software. You will have to calibrate the stepper motors first
Then get the spindle to operate if your using a spindle with a controller
Then once you get them ok
Then setup you limit switches and soft limits
And for let's see how you get on 👍
Thanks, just finished the building process and about to jump into the wiring. Sticking with the Arduino board. Using a porter cable router (not going through the Arduino) so no rpm control necessary. Fingers crossed
hi Roger, i do not know if you still answer questions. in the above vid you did not show how you operated the motor from the keyboard. and how to set up the board with mach3, since mach 3 is really designed for paraller board intetface breakboard. this is a sore point with mach3 and the usb board you are demonstrated. i am lost. can you show a print outs for each menu of set up please. kind regards
Your new USB Mach3 board must have come with a driver and pre set up Mach3 settings, if not I have then avalable on my Patron pages.
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thank you
You're welcome
Hello Roger, thank for the info..hi to your wife we hope she is well..
Hi Fred, thank you, I will, Maria is ok and doing well.
Thanks
You might have to glue the SMC5-5-N-N back together again after the chainsaw incident! 😊
How are you getting a 5v signal if there is no ground. I’m a bit confused. I get the led to light when I plug usb in , but no rapid flashing when I try to go in x direction. BTW I now have win7 now.
The 5v is from the computer USB
Hello!
On the official website of this board, it is recommended to use a high level control (+5 V).
Can You explain why You used low level control (GND).
I have this board and now I'm trying to figure out how to connect it. Maybe I'm wrong.
Thank You.
You can try, both method right, change wiring +(-) will change dirrection motor.
@@95machine29 Thank You.
Yes, I already understood that both methods are correct. Although it seems to me that the general GND is more correct. This is the more general way. Because for most devices and modules, a common GND is connected to the case and shielding.
Silly question... I have the same rnr board in my 6040. But ive know stepper drivers its just wired straight to the motors... How does it work
I get a red led flashing. All wired like you show.
Move to uccnc and a cnc drive controller, works great. I had the same board didn't like it.
What is aui and acm on the breakout board
This is for a VFD output
I get a red led flashing on the breakout board.
I am new in cnc machining. I have Question about that board.
What I don't get is: if that cheap Mach3 board works properly (which costs around 20$) on a CNC router, why should i buy expensive boards wich cost starting from 100$
The answer to your question is. Many moons ago mach 3 boards were very expensive and now with China turning out more than one needs the price just dropped
Thank god as now I can buy more than one and have a spare
On the other side of things there are new developers that make boards but do not get a load manufactured so hence the high price.
Hey, this is a great thorough walk through for wiring a steer driver/motor, would it be possible to use a mach 3 board and run duel motors on each axis?
Please suggest whether this controller can be interface NEMA34 ? WILL it drive the NEMA 34 ? PLeas suggest
Yes it will
Прекрасный фильм. Какой камерой снимали видео?
Ciao. Potresti spiegarmi come vanno collegati gli enable dei driver.
Grazie e complimenti
hello friend, I ask for a detailed wiring diagram for 4 DM556 drivers and 4 stepper motors. Thank You
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simple, breakoutboard, step,dir,enable wires go to DM 556 drivers step, dir, enable connect. i use same drivers, and cheap simple 10$ paraller port breakoutboard. then power supply 38V come to drivers power and motors come wired to drivers Apositive and A negative and second coil connect to B plus and B minus. simple. then need go pins and setting to software and tell software what pin all axis have ,step pin number and direction pin number and enable pin number, inverted or not test were way motor run. port number, pin number inverted or not.
How can I move 2 axis at the same time with this usb cnc controller board ? Thanks
good board can run ewery axis sametime .
Sir, I want to use 4 axis rotary cnc By this breakout board .Is this possible ? please confirm .
Yes it has 4 outputs X Y Z and A
@@rogerwebb9600 normal all breakot board have same 4-5 axis can add. paraller port card cost about 10-20$
Roger, there is a big difference between Windows 10 home edition and Windows 10 professional of the files in the software especially when it comes to DLL files,
If you have Windows XP professional DVD Software there and I'm sure it will drive old interface bored,
Just on one PC desktop you can have two different Windows running on the one hard drive there by partition the hard disk drive as in like Windows 10 and also Windows XP with the installation, when powering up the PC it will give you an option of Windows 10 or XP too load up
non safety cnc build whit windows OS, not realtime system not safety, any factory not used newer windows base system, dangerous and worst. only linux OS and linuxcnc system have safety but need FPGA mesa card can run.
@@mattivirtamost old fashion CNC is not compatible with a new operation of windows because the driver software is not being updated to the current versions and most industrial CNC old fashioned system used to run on Windows 95 or older systems,
And there is one thing you need to know about a CNC never turn your back on one and if a cuter comes out of the spindle you will never see it coming towards you, but there is not one job that is safety in this world....
What about wiring closed loop stepper motors?
Yep + 4 more wires but the same
Sir all hooked up mach3 doesn't recognize r&r dll it's in plugin folder but nothing in config plugin any idea what's wrong
Get Acorn CNC 12 From Centroid and you will run your machine in few hours and forget it about the rest of all those cnc controllers, i did it and believe me no more problems.
I have been looking at the Acorn CNC controllers very professional looking systems. I really want to go to a ethernet controller instead of the USB style, I think if you are going to get serious about cnc work, an ethernet connected control board is the way to go.
What version of windows? I have been trying to get same board to work for me but keeps saying rnrmotion card not found. Was working fine last February when i went to work. But now not working. In the process of creating a virtual machine in hopes that it will work.
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@@rogerwebb9600 I have a driver rnrmotion.dll it just does not like WIndows 11
Hey Roger
fellow Aussie here having issues with a build using nema 34s and dm860y with mach3 ethernet anything advice you can give would be appreciated
It will run Y Axis but won't pick up X or Z i think it is an issue with the Mach3 ethernet controller
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think you master
Dear Roger
I have the solution for the XHC controller.
but I can't sent to your Email what you have here on UA-cam
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Hi Roger I live in the UK, I have a 3018 cnc I've upgraded the board to grbl 1.1
But now steppers are going the wrong way
you need only setting table make inverted this axis what go wrong way.
Your Toshiba laptop is the same one I have running windows 7.
win7 have lot better use cnc than win 10 11 etc. but not safety use windows newer. not realtime proces. only linux parallerport system or mesa card system have true REALTIME and safety use factory.
Wiring diagram complete
am from algeria
I have used that board for years it need 32 bit computer windows 7 or 8.1
firewall problem
If anyone is having trouble the red controller he is using is not supported by Windows 8 and newer. I have Windows 10 and looking to dual boot when I find an older windows operating system.
If your computer is a 32 or 32/64-bit operating system Mach3 and this card WILL work on win XP, 7, 8, and 10.
If your computer is 64-bit only operating system Mach3 and this card WILL NOT.
Thanks for your answer. I’ll have to check to see what my os is. Also could I have a bad BoB? How would I check?
Unfortunately i also don't have the 32 bit win 10, but downloaded Win 7. Haven't had a chance to test if that solves the problem. I will post when I do.
Ok kind sir. I have followed everything to the T up until the point just before you hit reset in mach3. My light on the board is slow flashing. But I noticed that once you hit reset and you went down to the board it was on steady. Mine is still flashing. Does this tell you that I might have something messed up in mach3. I have all 3 axis enabled.
@@rogerwebb9600 I finally figured it out and got it working on windows 10 64 but. I was missing an rnr.dll file. 😊
sir how are you
Sarr pliz my problems solve pliz
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My board is not working pliss halp me sarr I'm India living
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you said too many negative's on the coil wiring from the motors
Yep I did, good job the + is on the driver ;-))
Good tutorial, I followed everything despite it working well , but the steppers get noisy while not moving ,I use tb6600 with nema 23( 2A), any idea how to solve this issue
Reduce the hold amps to 1A
@rogerwebb9600 from where I can reduce the hold ampere from mach3 ? cuz this drive "tb6600" doesn't have a switch for current reduction