[CNC] Anilam 3200mk Help

[95ttoplt1]

I'm going to put it back together tomorrow and see what I get work it all installed.

The voltages that are out are the 15v on both boards. Neither is replicated by the ATX so at this point I don't see a reason to swap it in. Am I missing something?

 

[JimDawson]

I think you are going the right direction. Check the voltages under load when you have it reassembled and see where they're at. That might tell a different story.

 

[95ttoplt1]

So after half a night sleep something sticks out to me. I don't have a source for +12v yet, atleast spec wise on either power supply. The PU-110 was set to +12.19 on pin 8,9 and -12.35 on 11. Maybe Anilam was using this part outside of its specs, OR seeing how this board is revision K I wonder it that is supposed to be my 12v source.

The fella I bought the mill from said he talked to Anilam support and had adjusted the power supplys so the readings are at least in question.

What is still odd, and I will double check today, is that with everything powered on I got zero power indicator LED's in the console where I previously jumpered power before. With what seems like two channels atleast showing close to the correct power it would seem I have a common or ground connection issue between the console and control box.

I'm putting the PSU together this moring and if I feel well I'll go out and trace some wires to see if I can determine if that channel is supposed to be 12v or 15v.

Thanks for following along! Hopefully I'll get to make chips on this thing in Febuary.

On a side note if anyone spots a good deal on a Kurt D688 or a pair of 4 inch kurts let me know. I just missed a 30% sale with free shipping at ENCO and I'm on their mailing list now.

 

[TomS]

So after half a night sleep something sticks out to me. I don't have a source for +12v yet, atleast spec wise on either power supply. The PU-110 was set to +12.19 on pin 8,9 and -12.35 on 11. Maybe Anilam was using this part outside of its specs, OR seeing how this board is revision K I wonder it that is supposed to be my 12v source.

The fella I bought the mill from said he talked to Anilam support and had adjusted the power supplys so the readings are at least in question.

What is still odd, and I will double check today, is that with everything powered on I got zero power indicator LED's in the console where I previously jumpered power before. With what seems like two channels atleast showing close to the correct power it would seem I have a common or ground connection issue between the console and control box.

I'm putting the PSU together this moring and if I feel well I'll go out and trace some wires to see if I can determine if that channel is supposed to be 12v or 15v.

Thanks for following along! Hopefully I'll get to make chips on this thing in Febuary.

On a side note if anyone spots a good deal on a Kurt D688 or a pair of 4 inch kurts let me know. I just missed a 30% sale with free shipping at ENCO and I'm on their mailing list now.

I've been following your troubleshooting from the beginning and find it fascinating. I won't pretend to know much about what you and the two Jim's, and others, are talking about but the methodical approach described in this thread keeps me coming back to read the next segment of the Anilam 3200 saga. Thanks for sharing.

Tom S.

 

[95ttoplt1]

I've been following your troubleshooting from the beginning and find it fascinating. I won't pretend to know much about what you and the two Jim's, and others, are talking about but the methodical approach described in this thread keeps me coming back to read the next segment of the Anilam 3200 saga. Thanks for sharing.

Tom S.

Glad to provide some entertainment!



The console is running on the power supply in the box!! The CRT seems to have quit, and it can't find the keyboard now, it seems I've lost power to the keyboard board (front of the console).

I can see that this console will not be bolted to the mill as it is now. Anything this finicky doesnt need to be vibrated all the time.

 

[JimDawson]

At least you're making progress. This point is where I normally get out the big hammer for some minor attitude adjustment!

 

[95ttoplt1]

Don't you hate it when a new guy makes some huge long thread with no ending? Me too.

Life has got in the way. I'll try to get back in this in the coming week. Thanks everyone for the help and following along.

 

[95ttoplt1]

I'm back!

Well I got the spindle to work and then health issues and life got in the way. The controller is back on the kitchen table. I never figured out the keyboard issue. I got it powered up on the bench, and the battery is dead again. So ordering a new one and waiting for that. edit: I just pulled the battery and I have 3.12volts... I think the battery is good. Going to find an old keyboard tomorrow and get this junk working.

On a positive note, the mill has already paid for itself, even running in manual mode. I stumbled on a deal for a used Smithy 1340 Granite and picked that up as well. I know they get a lot of hate, but what a great little machine, its been a cash cow for the shop, Just little small jobs that don't warrant the BP.

I'll update as it get it going. I finally retired and we got an RV so we travel to drag races quite a bit. Racing the next two weekends, but I hope to make CNC chips by March.

Thanks to all the gents that took time out of their day to help me! This thread was a great refresher once I packed the controller back into the house.

 

[95ttoplt1]

I'm back in action, kinda.

Bought a keyboard for $5 and got it booted up.

The keyboards on the machine are completely unresponsive. There are the little leds, and only the kdat one flickers.

Any ideas on where to start?

 

[95ttoplt1]

Back from the dead!

I'm over the Anilam console. Its just one issue after another. I finally got a regular keybpard plugged in, then the harddrive died.

So since this has been a while. How should I proceed? I think all my servo controls in the big box are good. But I need something to send signals? Thinking a craigslist Linux Desktop, Mach4 and some card?