In this blog, we will describe, how we upgrade our CNC milling/router machine with a new 4th axis for the CNC machine and get more functionality, how to set up, wiring components, and Configuration in Mach4. New upgrade in a machine shop with the intention to improve our support even additionally and also for making … Read more
PoStepVID6606 is a new product in our series of stepper motor drivers. 8-channel miniature stepper motor driver based on VID6606 integrated circuit. The device is a perfect choice for making a flight simulator where several instruments are included on the control panel. The device is suitable for use with PoKeys, but also without restrictions on … Read more
In this blog, we will introduce, how we set up parameters on VFD and configure in Mach 4. In the blog before – CNC Lathe spindle motor – part 1 [setup&wiring] we presented the mechanical and electrical part of the project on how to CNC Lathe spindle motor setup and wiring electromotor and VFD. If … Read more
Here you’ll get some basic information about optical isolators, how they work, where are used, how they look like and moreover where you can buy a 16 channel optical isolation device – PoOptoIn from PoLabs. What is a digital optical isolator? A Digital optical isolator (also called an optocoupler, photocoupler) is an electronic component that … Read more
In this blog, we will introduce, how we replace an electric motor and set up new components on a CNC lathe. All ideas for upgrading the CNC lathe spindle motor started with a new asset- CNC lathe in the company. New machine in our machine shop with the intention to improve our support even additionally … Read more
We are constantly trying to offer our valued users as much support as possible. We take into account all their suggestions and wishes. Consequently, we decided to reveal PoStep60 USB communication protocol. In addition to I2C and Modbus serial interface, you will now be able to write your own app to communicate with the USB … Read more
Here is a quick guide how to easy perform Mach3 plasma setup. This article will guide you through the process of setting THC with your CNC controller board and Mach3. Let’s get to the point! How to use plasma with Mach3? Mach3 plasma setup quick guide First let me briefly introduce our two product from … Read more
We added a new feature to our popular universal motor driver PoStep60-256 – modbus stepper driver. A MODBUS communication over RS485 peripheral. In addition to the existing USB and I2C bus, now you can configure and monitor the driver also using a standard robust industrial Modbus communication protocol over RS485 bus. Now we can use … Read more
One of our customers prepare a THC screen set Mach3 for PlasmaSens and allowed us to share it. You can download it now under the torch height control device downloads. Thanks, Neil. G.! Steps for setting it up: download and unzip PlasmaSens Mach3 screen set.zip and copy *.set files to Mach3 folder run Mach3 Loader … Read more
PoStep60-256 microstep stepper driver can also operate with 24 V control signals. PoStep60-256 microstep stepper motor driver (stepper motor driver wiring) is normally operating on 5V inputs for step, direction and enable signals. Most industrial PLC controllers provide only 24V signals. However, adding a simple 1,2 kOhm resistor in series with control input will make … Read more