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− | [[Mach4]] is a CNC motion control software developed by Newfangled Solutions. The Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin is | + | [[Mach4]] is a CNC motion control software developed by Newfangled Solutions. The Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin is needed to run [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] motor drivers with [[Mach4]]. |
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== Requirements == | == Requirements == | ||
The following things are needed for building a CNC machine using Mach4 and motor drivers connected with SimpleMotion bus: | The following things are needed for building a CNC machine using Mach4 and motor drivers connected with SimpleMotion bus: | ||
* [[ATOMI|Atomi]], [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON Servo Drive|Argon]]-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill, connected with [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus | * [[ATOMI|Atomi]], [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON Servo Drive|Argon]]-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill, connected with [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus | ||
+ | * Windows PC | ||
* Mach4 software + license | * Mach4 software + license | ||
* SimpleMotion adapter depending on selected motor drivers | * SimpleMotion adapter depending on selected motor drivers | ||
* [[Granity]] software for configuring the motor drivers | * [[Granity]] software for configuring the motor drivers | ||
− | == | + | ==== Mach4 installation ==== |
− | + | * Download and install Mach4 | |
+ | * Download the plugin files to the Mach4 plugin folder inside of its installation folder | ||
+ | * Read the Mach4 installation, configuration and operation [http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/ manuals] before use | ||
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+ | == Configuration == | ||
+ | === Motor driver configuration with Granity Software === | ||
This section shows the basic configuration for motor drivers with [[Granity]] software. More support for using this software can be found from the [[Granity user guide]]. The following subsection titles are links to corresponding guide pages. Download the Granity software from its wiki page, launch it and follow these steps: | This section shows the basic configuration for motor drivers with [[Granity]] software. More support for using this software can be found from the [[Granity user guide]]. The following subsection titles are links to corresponding guide pages. Download the Granity software from its wiki page, launch it and follow these steps: | ||
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# Go to Testing tab and find a good high limit position by incrementing the setpoint | # Go to Testing tab and find a good high limit position by incrementing the setpoint | ||
# Read the current setpoint, go to the Goals tab and set it to the position high limit | # Read the current setpoint, go to the Goals tab and set it to the position high limit | ||
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==== [[Granity user guide/Machine|Machine]] ==== | ==== [[Granity user guide/Machine|Machine]] ==== | ||
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This tab lets you to test your motor by changing its setpoint. It also shows the device state. | This tab lets you to test your motor by changing its setpoint. It also shows the device state. | ||
− | + | === Mach4 configuration === | |
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==== Open the Mach4 Configuration dialog ==== | ==== Open the Mach4 Configuration dialog ==== | ||
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==== Spindle configuration ==== | ==== Spindle configuration ==== | ||
* Set min. and max. rpm for the spindle motor if it is controlled by Mach4. | * Set min. and max. rpm for the spindle motor if it is controlled by Mach4. | ||
− | * The max. rpm set here doesn't have effect to the real speed of velocity-controlled spindle. Running a velocity-controlled spindle by here configured max. speed runs the spindle motor | + | * The max. rpm set here doesn't have effect to the real speed of velocity-controlled spindle. Running a velocity-controlled spindle by here configured max. speed runs the spindle motor by the maximum speed configured in the motor driver. |
* If the spindle is position-controlled, the spindle motor should be selected in the "Step/Dir Spindle Axis"-dropdown. The axis must be enabled and mapped before this. | * If the spindle is position-controlled, the spindle motor should be selected in the "Step/Dir Spindle Axis"-dropdown. The axis must be enabled and mapped before this. | ||
[[File:MachConfigurationSpindlePos.png|800px]] | [[File:MachConfigurationSpindlePos.png|800px]] | ||
==== SimpleMotion drive plugin configuration ==== | ==== SimpleMotion drive plugin configuration ==== | ||
− | Save the Mach4 configuration | + | Save the Mach4 configuration, close it and open the SimpleMotion drive plugin configuration: |
[[File:PluginConfigurationTab.PNG|400px]] | [[File:PluginConfigurationTab.PNG|400px]] | ||
Set the following settings. The default values work in most cases. | Set the following settings. The default values work in most cases. | ||
− | * SimpleMotion V2 adapter FTDI | + | * SimpleMotion V2 adapter FTDI port number |
* SimpleMotion V2 buffer max. fill percentage | * SimpleMotion V2 buffer max. fill percentage | ||
* In the case of using a velocity-controlled spindle, its axis should be selected here. The list shows only mapped and enabled axes that are not selected as position-controlled spindle | * In the case of using a velocity-controlled spindle, its axis should be selected here. The list shows only mapped and enabled axes that are not selected as position-controlled spindle | ||
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Save the SimpleMotion drive plugin configuration by pressing "OK", and start using the software! | Save the SimpleMotion drive plugin configuration by pressing "OK", and start using the software! | ||
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==== Versions ==== | ==== Versions ==== | ||
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!Download | !Download | ||
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− | |0. | + | |0.1 |
|The first beta release | |The first beta release | ||
|[[:File:M4SM.zip]] | |[[:File:M4SM.zip]] | ||
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* A possible small bump after disabling or stopping motion due to aborted buffered motion | * A possible small bump after disabling or stopping motion due to aborted buffered motion | ||
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