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6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 6:23 am
by JAtchley
I thought starting this topic would help me and others with Vicon Retrofits. I came across several different threads across the web, but not many, if any, solutions. It has been a struggle to get to this point. I came across Buildbotics about a month ago, did some research, and finally ordered a controller last night. I can not wait to dig in and set it up.
Old setup was:
- Vicon 1653 table
- SR-45i Torch
- GALIL Motion Control Card (DMC-1842)
- Superior Electric Slo-Syn Motor (KML092F07)
New setup was (in progress):
- Vicon 1653 table
- Powermax 45 XP
- Ordered Buildbotics Controller
- Superior Electric Slo-Syn Motor (KML092F07)
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:06 am
by JAtchley
One thing I am noticing while waiting for other parts to ship. The existing stepper motors show 3.48v, and unless I am misreading something, the controller sends 5v. Should I order parts to step down the voltages? Sorry, some of the questions may be dumb; I am learning as I go with the retrofit.
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Thu Apr 14, 2022 5:54 pm
by Doug
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 voltage pulses with an amplitude equal to the power supply voltage. The pulses are precisely controlled to ensure the desired current in the motor coils.
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 5:04 pm
by JAtchley
Short video with the controller running the gantry. Hopefully, I will have the torch connected next week.
https://youtu.be/cumIMRyPixw
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 2:05 pm
by JAtchley
What would be the proper tool-type and pins for a plasma setup to fire the torch?
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Wed Apr 20, 2022 5:26 pm
by JAtchley
Will this relate to my setup?
Doug wrote: ↑Fri Jul 10, 2020 8:23 am
Here's how to use pin 15 to control the high power load outputs. This method will work for either or both.
1. On the tool page, select PWM spindle, set 'tool-enable-mode' to 'lo-hi', and save your work.
2. On the I/O page, change the load output that you want to use to 'disabled'. This allows the load pin on the DB25 connector to become a 3.3 Volt input that controls the hi-power load output on the back panel.
3. Use a jumper inside the DB25 breakout box to connect pin 15 (tool-enable) to pin 2 (load 1).
After you do this, an M3 SXXX command will cause pin 15 to go high which will drive pin 2 high, which will turn on the high power Load 1 connector on the BB Controller. M5 will turn it off.
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 5:49 am
by JAtchley
Last night, I had it dry running a cut, and it was running through the relay as it should. It would close the relay when it was cutting and then turn off to move the next cut and fire again. I tested the exact same thing this morning, and nothing LOL
The only thing I can think of is I fried the relay, or it was bad. I ordered the SSR-25-DD before I noticed that SSR-40-DD was recommended in the manual.
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2022 4:03 pm
by JAtchley
It was not having S10000 in the code...
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 10:52 am
by JAtchley
Testing the fire later today, but I almost have the motors calibrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZCoH3p ... JustPlasma
Re: 6' x 20' Vicon CNC Retrofit
Posted: Tue May 10, 2022 11:20 am
by Doug
Can’t wait to see how it cuts.