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Cables, connectors, switches, contactors, sensors and other items / Power meter

« on: November 29, 2016, 10:04:47 PM »

I'd like to connect this to measure stepper load. Not sure how to connect it. Any help would be appreciated.
https://powerwerx.com/watt-meter-analyzer-inline-dc-powerpole

I've got a PMDX-340 and SmartBob.

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SmartBOB controllers and dedicated accessories / Mach4 can't find SmartBob 411

« on: October 04, 2016, 11:31:44 AM »

After running flawlessly for a few weeks, I'm getting the
"Port auto scan did not find a valid PMDX SmartBob USB Device"
This is followed by "Could not connect to the SmartBob USB device"

I went step-by-step down the FAQ Troubleshooting list for the 411

   1.   No hubs or USB extender cables
   2.   Tried every USB port, front and back
   3.   Power LED is lit
   4.   Red and green LEDs behaving correctly
   5.   Plugin is 0.46.221
   6.   Device manager shows STMicroelectronics Virtual Com port as port 5. No yellow question mark.
   7.   Uninstalled and reinstalled 64-bit driver
   8.   Port is there
   9.   Installed latest Mach4 build
   10.   Rebooted the computer.

None of the above fixed the problem.
Confused.

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SmartBOB controllers and dedicated accessories / Wildhorse probe

« on: September 06, 2016, 06:30:30 PM »

I've got a Wildhorse probe as the "Probe" input (pin 15)
Diagnostic screen recognizes it.
Probing screen routines do nothing. No motor activation at all.
Am I doing something wrong?

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Box level controller products / LMS spindle control board

« on: September 01, 2016, 10:22:21 AM »

I'm in the midst of a LMS X2 conversion

Is it possible to use this spindle controller board from LMS with my PMDX-340?

If so, what do I need to do?

https://littlemachineshop.com/instructions/4213CNCSpindleControlUpgradeKit.pdf

Thanks,
Stan