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Should I purchase a USB or Ethernet Smooth Stepper?
We are recommending all customers using the USB Smooth Stepper to upgrade to the Ethernet Smooth Stepper. There are many benefits to upgrading: The price is the same. There are minimal changes to the configuration when upgrading. The Ethernet Smoot...
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I need tech help with my smooth stepper hookup
Please open a support ticket in our website and we will give you a hand with this: https://cnc4pc.com/contact/
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Can this board be plugged into an Ess port 3 and be able to utilize all relays from Ess signals?
YES!
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When I configure the multifunction board with smoothstepper board are the cables to connect them then included?
Yes, the ribbon cables and studs are included.
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I have a huanyang vfd , a c25, and a ess smoothstepper is there a wiring diagram for this
You can use this wiring diagram: https://www.cnc4pc.com/pub/media/productattachments/files/jinan2ess_1.pdf It would be ideal to consider using a breakout board with the spindle control circuit built-in, like the C25XP, C82, C11G. As you would bene...
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can this board support torch height control ? i seen that ESS and MACH4 supports it, i would like to use that function.
Note this is a basic breakout board and you can assign the pins freely, so you can. But I would suggest using a breakout board that supports +24vdc logic, Like the C25XP or C79. +24vdc logic works better in noisy environments.
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Can the M26 board get its 5v power from the 5v output on the c82 bob?
YES! This board uses less than 500mA. So, it can be powered with +5vdc from the C82 or pin 26 of the IDC26 for LPT3 of the ESS, or from a USB port.
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Is the ESS included with the C25XP?
Yes, you can choose to add it or not on checkout to give the option to users who already own an ESS to get the board without purchasing an ESS again. If you purchase it as a bundle, it will come with the ESS preinstalled.
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I bought the C82 control board with the ethernet smooth stepper. Can the C80 plug into the 3rd port of the ESS in this configuration?
YES! It will on LPT3 of the ESS.
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According to the manual, a 12/24v power supply is used for the proximity switches. Th e video on the C11G does not use an external power supply and the manual also shows a resistor being used (not in the video). Just a little confused.
To use voltages above +5vdc you use a limiting resistor, as the C11G can only take +5vdc signals. It is described in the manual. I am not sure what video you are referring to, but you are welcome to open a ticket and we will give you a hand with this:...
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I'm using DMM servo motors with encoders and DYN drives. How do I connect multiple axis feedback encoders to C82&C78 combination where there is only on RJ-45 Encoder input port?
There are ways to do it, but what you are trying to do is very unusual, as the ESS cannot process encoder feedback from the axis in real-time, so the data may not be useful. The C82 has encoder input for one axis, as it can process the spindle encoder in...
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Lua errors when starting Mach4 with the ESS (Ethernet Smooth Stepper)
It can be because of the screen set. Please check this solution: https://warp9td.com/index.php/faq/faq-mach4#luaErrors
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