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Starting a new build for a XYZ router and I went with a 7i96s card because of availability. (Also got a 7i84u but that will create later problems)
Hooked the card up and I thought I had everything set correct for a few simple tests on the bench but obviously missing something.

Hooked the DM556T control to TB1 pins 1,2,3,4  for step -/+ and dir -/+ of the controller
Left the enabled +/- disconnected as per the StepperOnline Manual

in the PNCconf I set the first step/gen for main axis X
net x-enable=> hm2_7i96s.0.stepgen.00.enable type settings show in the machine.HAL

I can jog with the arrow keys and the DRO thinks the axis is moving but the stepper doesn't move. moves incredibly slow it turns out. G0 X100" is turning about 1/4 of a rotation on the motor and takes 15 seconds...... I must have my steps/rev way off somewhere.. back to the drawing board

(The shaft is locked when under power, turns with the power is removed which is what I would expect)

As far as I can figure from the MESA docs this should be the default wiring setup but do I need to configure different for it in the HAL or is it possible the enabled needs to be pulled down on the controller?

Tried various different things most of the afternoon now and I'm just going in circles 

Any suggestions or ways to troubleshoot would be appreciated

Thanks in advance
M

You mean like writing my own hal component?
Where can I find some more info?

I fixed the missing module with your instructions, and another one appeared related to QT5. I checked the error on the web, and it was also due to a missing module. I installed it, and PROBEBASIC worked. I also reinstalled the image with your instructions, and now everything works fine. Thank you for your support.

The 7I96S analog output is designed for unipolar use and will not work
wired directly to the drives analog inputs. It's possible to do this but requires
external +- power supplies.

Since the drive has step/dir inputs, I would use those instead

 

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