Step By Step Help Needed . EL8 Leadshine to PI 5

The xml settings for the spindle using an EL8-1000 are:
<code>
      <!-- Spindle Leadshine EL8 1000 servo drive -->
    <slave idx="4" type="generic" vid="00004321" pid="000010c4" configPdos="true">
      <dcConf assignActivate="300" sync0Cycle="*1" sync0Shift="0"/>
      <syncManager idx="2" dir="out">
          <pdo idx="1601">
              <pdoEntry idx="6040" subIdx="00" bitLen="16" halPin="cia-controlword" halType="u32"/>
              <pdoEntry idx="6060" subIdx="00" bitLen="8" halPin="opmode" halType="s32"/>
             <!--  <pdoEntry idx="6098" subIdx="00" bitLen="8" halPin="homing-method" halType="s32"/> -->
              <pdoEntry idx="6071" subIdx="00" bitLen="16" halPin="target-torque" halType="s32"/>
              <pdoEntry idx="6071" subIdx="00" bitLen="16" halPin="target-torque-dummy" halType="s32"/>
              <pdoEntry idx="607A" subIdx="00" bitLen="32" halPin="target-position" halType="s32"/>
              <pdoEntry idx="60FF" subIdx="00" bitLen="32" halPin="target-velocity" halType="s32"/>
          </pdo>
         </syncManager>
         <syncManager idx="3" dir="in">
             <pdo idx="1a00">
                 <pdoEntry idx="6041" subIdx="00" bitLen="16" halPin="cia-statusword" halType="u32"/>
                 <pdoEntry idx="6061" subIdx="00" bitLen="8" halPin="opmode-display" halType="s32"/>
                 <pdoEntry idx="6064" subIdx="00" bitLen="32" halPin="actual-position" halType="s32"/>
                 <pdoEntry idx="606C" subIdx="00" bitLen="32" halPin="actual-velocity" halType="s32"/>
                 <pdoEntry idx="6077" subIdx="00" bitLen="16" halPin="actual-torque" halType="s32"/>
             </pdo>
         </syncManager>
    </slave>
</code>
 

Hi JRC,Thanks for sharing your spindle configuration — it was really helpful. I’ve also replaced the original spindle motor with a 1000W servo from StepperOnline, and I’m  pleased with how it’s performing so far - machine has its limitations but for aluminium it seems good so far. I’ve nearly completed my enclosures; I just need to install a  coolant system and add the chip tray and filtration underneath to separate the swarf properly.I’m running the Probe Basic interface as well, which I find very intuitive and easy to use.I have the ATC fitted to my machine but haven’t configured it yet. Do you have an ATC installed on yours? If so, would you be willing to share your configuration files (INI, HAL, etc.)? That would be a huge help.Also, I’d really appreciate a bit more detail on the cylinders you’re using to counterbalance the spindle weight.I’m currently designing a 3D-printed cover for the ATC and would be happy to share it once it’s finished.Thanks again Will