Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going
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24 Oct 2015 18:49 #64212
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Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going was created by blacksmith
My System:
Linux debian 3.4-9-rtai-686-pae #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 3.4.55-4linuxcnc i686 GNU/Linux
Debian Debian GNU/Linux 7.9 (wheezy) 7.9 wheezy
LINUXCNCVERSION: 2.7.1
gecko has 4 steppers connected, charge pump switch is off.
Gecko G540
hal & ini file for g540 = freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip
sudo mesaflash --device 5i25 --readhmid, Configuration Name: HOSTMOT2, BoardName : MESA5I25
Errors:
Watchdog error; I figured out the watchdog error was related to version 2.7.1 so I commented it out.
then I get this error:
Found file(REL): ./hm2-g540-stepper.hal
./hm2-g540-stepper.hal:180: parameter or pin 'hm2_5i25.0.stepgen.04.control_type' not found
I read a thread about stepgen.04 being incorrect, so I changed all to stepgen.03. That didn't help.
Any thoughts on this error?
Is there a fileset like freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip that works?
Thanks
Linux debian 3.4-9-rtai-686-pae #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 3.4.55-4linuxcnc i686 GNU/Linux
Debian Debian GNU/Linux 7.9 (wheezy) 7.9 wheezy
LINUXCNCVERSION: 2.7.1
gecko has 4 steppers connected, charge pump switch is off.
Gecko G540
hal & ini file for g540 = freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip
sudo mesaflash --device 5i25 --readhmid, Configuration Name: HOSTMOT2, BoardName : MESA5I25
Errors:
Watchdog error; I figured out the watchdog error was related to version 2.7.1 so I commented it out.
then I get this error:
Found file(REL): ./hm2-g540-stepper.hal
./hm2-g540-stepper.hal:180: parameter or pin 'hm2_5i25.0.stepgen.04.control_type' not found
I read a thread about stepgen.04 being incorrect, so I changed all to stepgen.03. That didn't help.
Any thoughts on this error?
Is there a fileset like freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip that works?
Thanks
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24 Oct 2015 22:16 #64216
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going
Have you flashed the 5I25 with g540 firmware?
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24 Oct 2015 23:17 #64222
by cncbasher
Replied by cncbasher on topic Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going
why are you changing , what config are you looking for , something special etc ?
stepgen 4 is used for the chargepump , their is no stepgen 3
stepgens start at 0 x axis =0 y axis -1 z axis =2 etc
have you tried using pncconf to construct a config ?
stepgen 4 is used for the chargepump , their is no stepgen 3
stepgens start at 0 x axis =0 y axis -1 z axis =2 etc
have you tried using pncconf to construct a config ?
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25 Oct 2015 01:12 #64228
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Yes I did however if there is a way to verify the fact I would be happy to do so.
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Have you flashed the 5I25 with g540 firmware?
Yes I did however if there is a way to verify the fact I would be happy to do so.
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25 Oct 2015 01:13 #64229
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You can verify a pinout with this mesaflash command:
sudo mesaflash --device 5i25 --readhmid
sudo mesaflash --device 5i25 --readhmid
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25 Oct 2015 01:28 #64231
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I changed the watchdog addf as that was my first error and the 2.7.1 release notes say that should be commented out.
The mesa site has the configuration files and I figured they were the definitive source as they made the board and should know how to write a config -> freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip
The mesa site configuration files have the "stepgen.04" lines so I can only assume they were tested and guaranteed to work exactly as written. As a test I did change them from 04 to 03, which didn't make a difference.
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why are you changing , what config are you looking for , something special etc ?
stepgen 4 is used for the chargepump , their is no stepgen 3
stepgens start at 0 x axis =0 y axis -1 z axis =2 etc
have you tried using pncconf to construct a config ?
I changed the watchdog addf as that was my first error and the 2.7.1 release notes say that should be commented out.
The mesa site has the configuration files and I figured they were the definitive source as they made the board and should know how to write a config -> freeby.mesanet.com/g540.zip
The mesa site configuration files have the "stepgen.04" lines so I can only assume they were tested and guaranteed to work exactly as written. As a test I did change them from 04 to 03, which didn't make a difference.
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25 Oct 2015 01:32 #64232
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You can verify a pinout with this mesaflash command:
sudo mesaflash --device 5i25 --readhmid
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25 Oct 2015 01:46 - 25 Oct 2015 01:51 #64234
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from the CRP website sales text:
At 3.5 A/Phase, these motor put out an astounding 380 oz-in of holding torque, and a strong and steady running torque in a compact NEMA 23 form factor. Used with our 5-start lead nuts, we've driven machines at 600 IPM with these motors, and have seen over 900 IPM with our new rack and pinion system. Want to know more about torque ratings?
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PS this is a 4 stepper system, a CNC Router Parts kit. Two X steppers will be linked/slaved.My System:
gecko has 4 steppers connected, charge pump switch is off.
Gecko G540
from the CRP website sales text:
At 3.5 A/Phase, these motor put out an astounding 380 oz-in of holding torque, and a strong and steady running torque in a compact NEMA 23 form factor. Used with our 5-start lead nuts, we've driven machines at 600 IPM with these motors, and have seen over 900 IPM with our new rack and pinion system. Want to know more about torque ratings?
Last edit: 25 Oct 2015 01:51 by blacksmith. Reason: update
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25 Oct 2015 02:13 #64237
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going
Without looking at the pinout, I'm pretty sure the 5I25 G540 P3 pinout has 5 stepgens (00 though 04)
(Stepgen 4 is used for feeding the watchdog so has only a step output and no direction signal)
The expansion connector has stepgens 05..09
(Stepgen 4 is used for feeding the watchdog so has only a step output and no direction signal)
The expansion connector has stepgens 05..09
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25 Oct 2015 18:05 - 25 Oct 2015 18:06 #64248
by cncbasher
Replied by cncbasher on topic Getiing a 5i25 with g540 going
Modified config to 4 xaxis
remember this is just the start point , their are no limits , home , spindle etc
pncconfig is the starting point to making a working configuration
axes are not slaved at this time , so you have 4 independant stepgens & the chargepump (stepgen 4)
remember this is just the start point , their are no limits , home , spindle etc
pncconfig is the starting point to making a working configuration
axes are not slaved at this time , so you have 4 independant stepgens & the chargepump (stepgen 4)
Last edit: 25 Oct 2015 18:06 by cncbasher.
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