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Question: [Power Supply] Is a separate psu needed for each stepper driver?

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A separate power supply is not needed for each stepper motor. If the combined amps requirement is very high, I typically use more than one power supply. Say, the combined amp requirement is 18 amps, I will typically use two 10 amp power supplies.

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    Polabs prepared step by step user guide for PoKeys57CNC and Mach4 to try answering such questions. It is available in our downloads section: https://www.poscope.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/Pokeys/LibrariesAndPlugins/Mach4 and PoKeys57CNC - step by step guide.pdf

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  • Please explain how to connect 2.5AMP stepper motor driver to USB board. All parts are from your store. Thanks

    From the USB controller, the CP+ and CW+ are connected to the 5V terminal. The CP- is connected to the CP terminal of the driver and the CW- is connected to the CW terminal of the driver.

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  • I cannot find a driver for the NEMA 14 Stepping Motor (17 oz-in 1/4" dual shaft) on your site, would something like the Pololu DRV8834 be okay? (I note that the stepper requires 2.7v)
  • Is there a warranty on the NEMA 34 651 Oz-in stepper motors you sell?

    Yes, we honor a one year warranty on the NEMA 34 651 oz-in stepper motor.

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  • [52] Para 4 motores Nema 34 y 4 driver kl-5056e 6.5A. Qué fuente me recomiendan?

    Recomendaría 3 de las fuentes de alimentación de 48 V y 8.3 amperios. Aquí hay un enlace: https://buildyourcnc.com/item/electronicsAndMotors-power-supply-24v-36v-48v

    Cada controlador tendría su propia fuente de alimentación.

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  • [575] Why is a second PSU necessary for the limit switch and e-stop ?

    Because the USB board is powered by USB (+5VDC) from your PC. Your inputs (eg. limit switches) require up to +36VDC to operate properly.

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  • WHAT IS THE FORMULA TO DETERMINE STEPS PER INCH OR RESOLUTION FOR EACH AXIS?

    The formula and calculation is a starting point to get into the area of steps per inch. You will then need to use the mach3 calibration utility to get the exact steps per inch.

    Formula:
    step per inch = (motor steps * microstepping) / (travel at one turn of the motor in inches)
    if microstepping is set at 16 (1/16 on the driver) then and you are using a sprocket and chain with a pitch of .25 inches and 12 teeth on the drive sprocket
    = (200 * 16) / (12 * .25)
    = 3200 / 3
    = 1066.666 steps per inch

    For lead screw that has a travel of .5 inches at one turn like the 5 start 1/2 inch lead screw and using 4 microsteps per step (1/4):
    = (200 * 4) / (.5)
    = 800 / .5
    = 1600 steps per inch

    Remember to use the mach3 calibration wizard and double check the driver microstep setting.

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    H: .585"/ 14.859mm (height might change due to different terminal block height (other we have on hand is .464"/ 11.7856mm))

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    As far as we know, this is the only CNC Controller software that operates on a USB breakout controller.

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  • HOW DO I WIRE FROM THE BREAKOUT BOARD TO DRIVER?

    CP+ to COM
    CP- to STEP
    CP+ to CW+ (small jumper wire)
    CW- to DIR

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    You can use a multimeter to determine the wires of the same coil (i.e A+ and A- belong to he same coil). The wires that are connected on the same coil will have relatively low resistance. A wire from one coil to another coil with have no continuity since the two coils are not touching each other.

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    To my knowledge, the 12A8E cannot be controlled by our interface boards. We use a pulse train that work with stepper motors (step pulse for rotation and high/low signal for direction).

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  • Are the stepper motors on x and y axis suppose to be hot after running for approximately 30 min. I can touch them but they are hot.

    If your motors are hot to the touch, this is normal. Current is being drawn by the motor coils as the motor moves and as the motor stays at a position. If the motor is not using the current in the coils to move (holding it's position), the energy will be translated as heat (rather than motion, sound or light). Even while moving, some of the energy will be lost as heat. Remember that energy cannot be created nor destroyed.

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  • I CANNOT INSTALL THE PARALLEL PORT DRIVER

    If you are unable to install the parallel port driver during the Mach3 installation process, it is most likely that you are running a 64-Bit version of Windows. Install a 32-Bit version, and retry the Mach3 installation.

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    parallal port drivers are installed but at the end of driver name "Mach3Drivers?" there is an quistion mark sign
    board testing need external reset request, what i do please solve the pob.

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  • For the 1/2'' 5 start ACME leadscrew, what is the length purchased for the $2.00 order? and if you make 2 orders, are you getting two separate rods or 1 rod at twice the length. Thanks.

    We sell our ACME screws in total length (overall length you require), but if individual lengths are needed you can contact us via phone (281-815-7701) or email (customerservice@buildyourcnc.com).

    A $2.00 order will be a total of 1 inch, but if ordered separately then you will receive 2 of the same length.

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  • Do you have it in stock? (NEMA 11 Stepper Motor (16.7 oz-in .185" dual shaft) 0.67 Amps)

    Yes, we have the NEMA 11 16.7 oz-in stepper motor with dual shaft in stock.

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    You can expect a two week lead time for the redFrog pick and place machine.

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