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by Doug
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:50 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Sherline Spindle Tachometer & Speed Control
Replies: 4
Views: 8989

Re: Sherline Spindle Tachometer & Speed Control

At present, the BB Controller does not have the ability to read (and make use of an analog input signal). The hardware is in place, but no software to use it. Systems using a Variable Frequency Drive with a Modbus RTU interface are able to provide speed feedback to the BB Controller. That informatio...
by Doug
Fri Jul 29, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Sherline Spindle Tachometer & Speed Control
Replies: 4
Views: 8989

Re: Sherline Spindle Tachometer & Speed Control

Hi Fred, The Buildbotics Controller has a 0-10 Volt output available on the DB15 connector. I looked at the datasheet for KBIC speed controllers and it says that you can control the motor speed with a 0-9Volt isolated analog voltage. It says you should connect the 0-9Volt source between P2 and F-. T...
by Doug
Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:41 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate
Replies: 7
Views: 11216

Re: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate

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by Doug
Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:57 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate
Replies: 7
Views: 11216

Re: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate

Try removing the G1 from the first line.
by Doug
Fri Jul 22, 2022 3:51 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate
Replies: 7
Views: 11216

Re: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate

You must set the feed rate before executing a non-rapid move. Otherwise, the controller doesn’t know how fast to go during the move.
by Doug
Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:47 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate
Replies: 7
Views: 11216

Re: 3D View and Zero Feed Rate

Making a non-rapid move with zero feed rate should cause an error because the command cannot be executed. It either doesn’t know how fast to go or it tries to move at zero speed.
by Doug
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:50 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Heat Sink?
Replies: 3
Views: 7952

Re: Heat Sink?

The heat sink lays on top of the raspberry pi as shown. The white tape on the bottom should hold it in place. It conducts heat but does not conduct electricity. Make sure that no exposed aluminum on the heat sink is in direct contact with any of the components. The white grease on the top is heat gr...
by Doug
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:41 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Need help setting my soft-limits
Replies: 4
Views: 10425

Re: Need help setting my soft-limits

Offsets are used to tell the controller where the work piece is located. You should place the work piece on the table, jog the bit into the x=0, y=0, z=0 position and then click the zero offsets button to tell the controller that is position (0,0,0). If you move the work piece, you will have to chan...
by Doug
Tue Jun 28, 2022 12:34 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Macros forum created
Replies: 0
Views: 26948

Macros forum created

I have created a new forum under User Developments where users can share their macros. Have at it!
by Doug
Mon Jun 27, 2022 5:50 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Hello, and Limits
Replies: 12
Views: 26805

Re: Hello, and Limits

Just run a single wire for the active connection plus a single ground wire. And twist the ground wire with the active wire.