tcombs
09-27-2010, 06:02 PM
I have a PRTalpha96x48. I recently upgraded my control software from 3.6.5 to 3.6.24. I went through the firmware install routine. Everything seemed to work fine until I went to zero my x,y. The bot blew past the proximity switches and went into the hard stops. The proximity switches register when I use the keypad control to move it over them. I run the routine and watch the little light on the proximity switch come on as the bot runs right over it. The same thing happens with the z-zero plate.
I checked the input values for 1 and 3. Both had defaulted to std. I've played with them in all configurations. They are universally ignored. It's a little late to call ShopBot right now, so I thought I'd see if any kernels of wisdom came overnight before I make my phone call tomorrow. If not, I'll revert to the old control software.
The other note is my spindle speed control no longer works. I can change the speed manually, but it would be nice to have the software adjust as I wish. I have not explored all possibilities of this issue yet.
Thanks,
Tim Combs
Technical Director
DePaul University, The Theatre School
I checked the input values for 1 and 3. Both had defaulted to std. I've played with them in all configurations. They are universally ignored. It's a little late to call ShopBot right now, so I thought I'd see if any kernels of wisdom came overnight before I make my phone call tomorrow. If not, I'll revert to the old control software.
The other note is my spindle speed control no longer works. I can change the speed manually, but it would be nice to have the software adjust as I wish. I have not explored all possibilities of this issue yet.
Thanks,
Tim Combs
Technical Director
DePaul University, The Theatre School