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by Doug
Mon May 16, 2022 6:31 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Need help setting my soft-limits
Replies: 4
Views: 10434

Re: Need help setting my soft-limits

Soft limits are the absolute limits found during homing. Let's say that the center of your work piece is exactly in the center of your machine and that is where you zero your offsets. This would be x=125 and y = 75. During a cut, your x axis should be able to move anywhere from -125 to +125 and y sh...
by Doug
Mon May 16, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Slaved Motor Switching Directions
Replies: 1
Views: 8695

Re: Slaved Motor Switching Directions

I recommend disconnecting the motors from the couplers. Then, look to determine whether the motors turn in the correct direction with no load.
by Doug
Tue May 10, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Replies: 9
Views: 13358

Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit

Can’t wait to see how it cuts.
by Doug
Sat May 07, 2022 6:31 am
Forum: Variable Frequency Drives
Topic: Fuling VFD
Replies: 8
Views: 13884

Re: Fuling VFD

Sorry, but I do not provide support for OneFinity.
by Doug
Fri May 06, 2022 5:33 pm
Forum: Variable Frequency Drives
Topic: Fuling VFD
Replies: 8
Views: 13884

Re: Fuling VFD

We don’t make OneFinity controllers. You need to ask them.
by Doug
Wed May 04, 2022 12:29 pm
Forum: Variable Frequency Drives
Topic: Fuling VFD
Replies: 8
Views: 13884

Re: Fuling VFD

Version 1.0.3 of the Buildbotics Controller software supports Fuling VFD’s. Just select it from the pull down menu.
by Doug
Mon May 02, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Video on optimizing performance
Replies: 0
Views: 22371

Video on optimizing performance

I created a new video that describes how to optimize the speed and accuracy of your CNC Machine using the Buildbotics Controller.

Check it out on YouTube at https://youtu.be/d68U80HeKc4
by Doug
Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:54 pm
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Replies: 9
Views: 13358

Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit

3.47 volts is the maximum DC voltage that can be applied without exceeding the motor’s ability to dissipate the heat that would be generated through i2r losses in the motor coils. This voltage is not related to the voltage sent to the motors from the BB controller. The BB controller actually sends v...
by Doug
Tue Apr 12, 2022 3:39 pm
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Stepper Motor with Brake
Replies: 1
Views: 8704

Re: Stepper Motor with Brake

You could connect one of the 5V outputs to a solid state relay like this one on Amazon. Then wire the output in series between your brake motor brake and a 24VDC power supply.

The 5V output pins on the DB25 connector can be controlled with various GCode commands.
by Doug
Fri Apr 08, 2022 1:30 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: V.1.0.2
Replies: 6
Views: 12145

Re: V.1.0.2

If you are still having trouble, give me a call at (707)559-8539. I'll help you get through it.

Doug