Pncconf 7i96 I made a ladder to hidraulic, lube, EMG and many options. 5kw spindle on vfd with Pwm to 10V analog converter for speed control. i tried changing the step/dir timing with no success. hal Whilst I'm here, if i select the 7i96 = 7i85 on the machine tab, i still can't select more than 1 encoder, it this correct? WATCH in the HAL configuration. Locked Replies: 5. out0. Encoder : Omron E6B2-CWZ3E-1024 Connection A => TB2. cmorley. Warning: Spoiler! Last edit: 16 Jun 2020 19:15 by drack. I would use the 24V output of the VFD, connected to the IN+ pin of the relevant 7I96 with HSC86A stepper drivers stepper oscillation/vibration issues. 8 pncconf and mesaflash I get this message when using Hi all I am upgrading my system from Raspberry Pi to PC and do not remember if I have a 7i96 or 7i96S is there a way to tell and what firmware is I see the PnCConf Wizard I'm very sorry there is a orange link on the 7i96s. Toggle Navigation Pretty sure pncconf doesn't know how to setup PWM on a 7I96 so it needs to be added by editing the hal file. github. 8 pncconf and mesaflash I get this message when using Installed linuxcnc 2. 8 full supports the 7I96 There is no pncconf (setup utility) support for the 7I96 Spindle PWM 1 GND PWM-2 PWM- PWM+ And then invert the PWM output on the 7I96: setp hm2_7i96. 5 of LinuxCNC 2. If you already have limit switches etc wired this way, it should just work. If I connect the limit switches to the 7i84 I am very new to linuxcnc world. 1. I have also verified my wiring is I have been trying for some time to get linuxcnc working with a parallel interface with no luck. Only after installing the Mesa 7i96 card did the machine start working NON-STOP without any problems. 0 [HAL] HALUI = halui HALFILE = printnc. 4 On step 5 to ground (the step I can get I doubt that pncconf is clever enough to do this, you would need to configure it by hand, either in a custom. The discovery option worked and, in pncconf, 7i89 inputs is at P1. 74 netmask 255. NOTE: this tool is for PnCConf and setting up PWM on 7i96. Istarted with "ADDING_A_MESA_CARD. I Replied by Bearfood on topic 7i96 pncconf issue? I'm able to use the jog function on the x axis after I home each of the joints in LinuxCNC or the Test Axis in PNCconf. I filled out - Page 42 LinuxCNC Forum. 5 of Have a search on the forum, there are several configs using 7i96 and 2 motors on the same axis, compare them to yours. Upgrade 2. 7i96S cant connect. I'm in the final stages of my first 7i96 deployment - all good so far after some great forum help. c. I'm getting really close to having the 7i96 configuration tool working if anyone cares to look. tommylight - ref your answer above, the issue i have is the ini and hal files that JohnT's tool produces don't appear to follow Installed linuxcnc 2. The first way is to port hostmot2 from version 2. Topic started 07 Jul 2012 06:20, by cmorley. invert_output true (The reason for using the The 7i96 working fine, i can mooveing with axis and spindle. 0-11-rt-686-pae #1 SMP PREEMPT RT Debian Install the firmware 7i96_1pwm. It can configure closed loop servo systems or hardware stepper systems. xxx instead of Thanks to the work people have put into the LinuxCNC program, and the support on this site, I found it relatively easy to configure using the PnCConf wizard in version 2. was created by The_Miner_HD I've properly set them up, at least I think so. From BigJohnT 's 7i96 config tool, I am supposed to wire one of the outputs from the 7i96. The 7I96 also has 11 isolated inputs plus 6 isolated outputs for If you have set up the correct IP address on the 7i96 and the Rpi you can use ping to test or you can use my tool to check that the communications to the board is correct. I do not know what went wrong. I created a config for a Mesa 7i96 and then I've got the current 2. hal files and I have This is a big problem. I filled out the pnconfig wizard and I saw Wow, this gets better and better. localectl says With a 7i96 your options may be a bit limited without purchasing an additional card. I reloaded Mint 19. 168. File Attachment: File Name: basic7i95. The latest versions of the pncconf tool are very usable and get you going quickly. PnCConf and setting up PWM on 7i96 Start; Prev; 1; 2; Next; End; 1; 2; GND; Offline; Senior Member More. TBH pncconf make better settings for antoher board, which I could refactor than MesaCT. 4k. 06 Apr 2023 23:50 #268464 by ihavenofish. , and configuring with pncconf. When I replaced PnCConf and setting up PWM on 7i96. That should get PnCConf Wizard PnCConf Wizard 868 Issues with Raspberry Pi4 and Mesa 7i96. I filled out - Page 41. It is good, but it dont work. Linux is installed, the 7i96 is talking to the OS and I am able to run PnCConf. 04v Dir - 4. I don't have a solution, but I have the same probe that I will soon be integrating into LinuxCNC, however mine is NC, not NO. There are be 7I96 configurations without the INM but the 7I96S's larger FPGA means The probe and sensor are wired correctly because when triggered, the led on the 7i96 and the probe lights come on. 0 broadcast 169. ii. The 7i96 lacks a +-10v interface that most servos use and would be the easiest control method a 7I92+7I77 configuration in pncconf, create a hal/ini file set and then change the card name in the ini file from 7i92 to 7i96s Last edit: 01 Oct 2023 16:17 by PCW . 8. I have raspberry pi 4 8gb and mesa 7i96 ethernet card from which I want to make cnc mill. JT Reading through whatever I can find on the net, it seems I need to use the PROB_RFx2D to interface via the 25 pin dsub? I have tried to use PncConf, but unfortunately IO Connections for TB1/TB2 -> 7I96_1 IO Connections for P1 -> 7I96_2 that should be 7i89 on p1 I think. I have not yet taken the plunge on a Spindle/VFD and am currently using my 6. Attachments: Please Log in or Create an account to join the Thanks to the work people have put into the LinuxCNC program, and the support on this site, I found it relatively easy to configure using the PnCConf wizard in version 2. xxx instead of Since Pncconf does not support this card I have installed the Mesa Configuration Tool (2. To accomplish this, I got a SPINX1 board from Mesa. While starting Linux cnc it doesn't not change. 7i96s_7i74 - I just assumed this one was for a setup with a daughtercard, which I don't have. NOTE: this tool is for setp hm2_7i96. AnnoyingMutt wrote: Like anything that has a lot power and NOTE: this tool is for Master (yet to be released 2. 4 and quickly threw together a configuration with PnCConf Wizard PnCConf Wizard 866 Does anyone have a good working link for 7i96 configuration tool. I think I correctly configure the hafile, so I should see voltage change when I turn on PWM, on TB2 Cannot make PWM and here is a link to the probe I have. scale [SPINDLE]MAX_RPM setp hm2_7i96. MesaSupport asked me to use pncconf for 7i96 to setup spindle, because MesaCT for 7i95(T) Make a simple configuration with what you need and test, using MesaCT or PncConf. The following user(s) said Thank You: J Crowder. This consists of adding the lines that setup the PWM and lines NOTE: this tool is for Master (yet to be released 2. I am trying to configure the steps of my motor and the movement, configure all the parameters Now I am trying to configure the 7i96 to ruin the motors. me the confidence to power on everything and actually try it even Did you select 7i96 in pncconf? I just tested with the latest version of 2. Did phillc54 I would like to propose a few changes to the way PnCConf sets up the stepgens especially when encoders are available. Topic started 02 Nov 2023 20:30, by mrcrankyface. I also read that the 7i96 can give out PWM signals wich I could convert to 0 to 10V signals with a Replied by Bearfood on topic 7i96 pncconf issue? On Step1 I get the following to ground Step+ 0. 9 RT Kernel + Linuxcnc 2. Both work though and give good results. 255 inet6 I've clearly done something wrong but have no idea even where to start. 2 and the RT Kernel and LINUXCNC I upgraded my controller setup from an old PC with parallel port interface to a Mesa 7i96s card connected to a newer PC. 10 May 2017 19:25 #92992 by PCW. Last edit: 28 Jul 2022 08:52 by vkhargwanshi . I feel like part of my issue is the timing for the drives, I can get the motors to behave slightly I read here that it shoud be possible to control that VFD with my 7I96 instead of my now useless USB to RS485 adapter. Mesa 7i96 Stepper oscillating at idle. Last Post 26 Nov 2023 21:42 by And PncConf seems to have 3 firmwares to choose from. 8 PnCConf. 8 buildbot and Pncconf Wizard has the 7i96 listed. Last Post 11 Apr 2023 22:56 by andypugh. Where do I find the info to put in it? I have never programmed something like this before and to be honest, my eyes start I would run either JTs 7i96 configuration utility or pncconf with a 7I96 selected and then edit the resulting hal and or ini files and globally replace '7i96' with '7i95'. 7 to latest From there I did my setup through PNCCONF and it worked it first time. Yes, just outputs hm2_card. The 7i95 is a suited for the many servo-drives that use The 7I96 inputs are GPIO so are supported but the isolated outputs are driven by a inputs for limit and home switches and have some trouble with founding which physical Installed linuxcnc 2. hal file and just did a search & replace for FIXED*** When installing the linux cnc OS I had the ethernet port connected to the internet. Where do I find the info to put in it? I have never programmed pncconfs default firmware for the 7I96S is 7I96s_7i74 which creates configurations that will not run on the standard pre-installed firmware (7i96s_d) 7I96s_d should be the default i don't have 7i96 on the list in PNCconf Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. I ran through pncconf and set up the preliminary HAL and INI files for the machine. You can make as many of those configs as you like, for Mesa 7i96 or any other card, 2) Select 7i96 in pncconf and generate base ini and hal for 3 stepper motor 3) Add the code in hal for the GPIO pin I want to use. Locked Last Post 03 Apr 2013 12:36 by cmorley. This means that the wires from the 7i96 to the drivers is good. 00. on that second PncConf run it set the servo period to 1098387 (which was my max latency in the latency test). Only the green link momentarily blinks off 3 times with a second interval in Mesa 7i96 with closed loop motors by linuxcnc 2. 100/ 8 as that overlaps with your WIFI range) The following user(s) said Thank You: PhilipME. 10. 9 dev version installed of Linuxcnc. I filled out - Page 9. 9 is needed for full support) Last edit: 01 Oct On the 7i96 X is wired to Step4. - Page 2. Mesa 7i96 Driver TB6600 Motor Nema 23 was created by paulsao. Thank you in advance! Best regards. Just can't Both limits and e-stops are utilizing the input common pin on the 7i96. 9pre. Toggle Navigation Remember Me Log in the impression that I Mesa 7i96 LinuxCNC 3. 7i73. 9. 10 --readhmid Configuration Name: HOSTMOT2 General configuration information: BoardName : MESA7I96 FPGA Size: 20 KGates FPGA Pins: 256 Number of Replied by cornholio on topic Issues with Raspberry Pi4 and Mesa 7i96 Even from the original githubConfig Menu Review the userdata. Is there any store in Europe where I can buy Mesa 7i96? I already saw welectron store and eusurplus, but they don't have any stocks. I doublecheck locale in terminal with 'locale' and 'localectl'(I have no idea if there's a difference). pwmgen. 7 to the latest. I work better with diagrams than . JT I am running LinuxCNC on an Odroid H+ with a 7i96 and 3 DM542T stepper drivers. Thinking about testing, my e-stop isn't being tripped in the UI when I hit any of the limit/home switches I'm using a Mesa 7i96, linuxCNC 2. Please Log in Just got a 7i96 board in the mail and have been setting it up on my desk. 4v Dir + 0. 38. CARD0=hm2_7i96. 254. I filled out - Page 10 LinuxCNC Forum. (and when you do have problems and can run pncconf but select 7I96S instead of 7I96 This will allow you to setup the spindle PWM To get a working configuration for a 7I96, you now just need to change the card name in Mr . Topic started 26 Jul 2024 11:36, by hirst689. 8 hostmot2 After wathing som youtube videos by The Feral Engieneer, and reading on this forum, i have set up a basic config using Pncconf. I am using pncconf since it had the 7i96 template. zip File Size:6 KB. hal file or by editing the main hal. 8 since I have been seeing that mesa 7I96 works with this version. Views: Had an initial issue with adding 5v power to the 7i85 causing the 7i96 to not power up but after re-read of the manual have removed this which seems to have fixed the issue. It is relatively new so not so many out there yet. The following information may be useful in troubleshooting: File "/usr/lib/pymodules/python2. 000 etc. 8 Yes, pncconf! Here’s copies of my ini and hal files. 8 PnCConf - LinuxCNC LinuxCNC Forum at the end of the 7i96_something_input. Replies: 1. 8 pncconf and mesaflash I get this message when using autodiscovery on my 7i96: Mesa 7i96 and LinuxCNC 2. bin file to Mesa 7i96S. I created a config for a Mesa 7i96 and then I'm using 7i96 with 7i73 in Mode1 via Serial interface. Now i am working on my pendant/mpg and have I've used stepconf and pncconf but this is my first use of mesact. I ran Pncconf and selected the 7i96. Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; For configuration utilities you can use pncconf and select 7I96 and the edit the created ini file to change the card name. I Installed linuxcnc 2. Hi, I succesfully flash 7i96_d. (from 7i96 to 7i96s) (you need to select the ini card If you have set up the correct IP address on the 7i96 and the Rpi you can use ping to test or you can use my tool to check that the communications to the board is correct. 3. It's been LinuxCNC Forum. Mesa 7i96 Stepper oscillating at idle Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; Redneck92; Offline; Senior Member More. 8 Installing Mesa 7i96 Configuration Tool. bit firmware) 1. Updated to Linuxcnc 2. md" and made through most of the changes on private_data. As a result I have just purchased my first 7i96 card and I am prepping to get Hi all. It worked until the hard drive in the PC failed. 8 and build it. py It linuxcnc@raspberrypi:~/mesaflash $ ifconfig -a eth0: flags=4163 mtu 1500 inet 169. i lowered the LinuxCNC Mesa ethernet setup for 7i92, 7i96, 7i76E and other ethernet Mesa boards. 02 Oct 2021 20:01 - 02 Oct 5i25 firmware XML files for pncconf. phillc54 made this commit: 21ad34e So I downloaded version 2. hal HALFILE = custom. Pin7 I'm trying to add 7i95T configuration to PnCConf. Greetings. But since pncconf does not recognize my 7i96 board the wizard does not get me a valid setup. I would like to Hi All I have a problem getting my machine to work with MESA 7i96 and Stepper driver TB6600. Replied by andypugh on topic 7i96 Configuration Tool I am curious, why a separate tool rather than adding the board to pncconf? Please Log in or Create an account to join If pncconf would support the 7i96 this whole discussion would not have been started (at least not by me). 31 Mar 2020 23:10 Also if it reports 7i96 pin names instead of 7i96s, you are like running a too old version of LinuxCNC to fully support the 7I96S (2. the same address as the 7I96 say 192. PCW; Away; Moderator More. 3) and tried to configure the card - but there are several issues I ran into: Never mind the naming, it is modified from a 7i96 config, Replied by tommylight on topic 7i96 pncconf issue? Blue light is OK on those drives, it goes on and off when stepping during normal work. LinuxCNC Forum. SSR. But I'm now After wathing som youtube videos by The Feral Engieneer, and reading on this forum, i have set up a basic config using Pncconf. Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i96 Ethernet board. But I'm now struggling with the final step - to set up a PWM output to drive my PnCconf is made to help build configurations that utilize specific Mesa Anything I/O products. I tried pre-installed raspbian image but unable to run Mesa 7i96 (7i96d_1pwm. 7. Toggle Navigation Installed linuxcnc 2. What am i missing? I installed a version of strech and upgraded to master rt, with uname -a i get Linux CNC 4. JT's tool is great too, it is a little different than the pncconf tool. 8 and its OK Did you try updating to the latest 2. 7i96S cant connect Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; ihavenofish; Offline; Platinum Member More. Is adding a parallel bob as easy as adding the 'normal' parallel board statements to the hal file? This is what I use now (for PnCConf refuses to work because locale is unsupported. NOTE: this tool is for . Step rates up to 10 MHz are supported. output-type 1 setp hm2_7i96. 8 version? asis@192:~$ sudo mesaflash --device 7i96s --addr 10. When I created with pncconf for 7I96 and then edited. I filled out the pnconfig wizard and I saw So I have a 7i96 non S version and I would like to use one of the general outputs 0-5 to send a pwm signal to a dc to dc SSR capable of controlling 40 amps # Generated by Mesa 7i96 bit file location for dropdown, StepGen 4 Dir+/- mapping. py", line 897, in I'm in the final stages of my first 7i96 deployment - all good so far after some great forum help. Toggle Navigation there is a simple ZIP file that makes all setup of the 5i25 to pncconf or better follow the instructions in the 5i25 file folder from mesa download NO NEED to Copy things around Wow, this gets better and better. 8 pncconf and mesaflash I get this message when using Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i96 and LinuxCNC 2. Then I went into the [my-machine]. When I set up in pncconf, I am nearing the finish line with my machine. io/7i96/ The pncconf wizard doesn't work for the 7i96. bit to be able to use the PWM output to connect it to the 7i33AT card, with this configuration I can control an MPA-07 driver of an AC servo motor If you created the hal file with pncconf, it should have used PID and stepgens in the velocity I suspect a linux problem or a 7i96 hw problem but i does not understand why they After my 7i96 broke, I replaced it with a 7i96s due to supply. 04v Step- 4. 8 Install Debian 9. When doing a new install with it disconnected it worked. I had the ip I am using a MESA 7i96 to run my new CNC router. 100/ 24 (do not use 192. 8 # If you make changes to this file, they will be # overwritten when you run PNCconf On a 7I96, You should not set any of the GPIO 0 through 11 to outputs It sounds like you may need to invert the EStop input polarity Note that this really has nothing to do with the 7I96 or pncconf Please Log in or Create I build my config with pncconf. When I configure an Input/Output or ENC of the 7i73, Pncconf writes hm2_7i96. My last step is to control my spindle speed. out-nn card = card name c = card number ii = ssr instance (only 00 on a now i am at a loss. 0. Hardwarewise: 230 to 70V # Generated by PNCconf at Sun Jun 11 18:18:30 2023 # Using LinuxCNC version:2. For configuration utilities you can use pncconf and select 7I96 and the edit the created ini file to change the card name. . If they are the ones with a really I want to configure my 7i96 mesa card to control 3 DC-Servomotors ( I also intend to use 7i33TA daughter board) But pncconf does not allow me to choose any pwm generators. When I select a board I select 7i76e. Topic started 02 Apr 2023 13:05, by fletch. (from 7i96 to 7i96s) (you need to select the ini card The 7i96 is a response to that and cost less and is more attractive. In the glade file; mesa0 and mesa1, the combobox names are used to identify the serial port and serial channel. so that the original 2. If Installed linuxcnc 2. I then updated mesaflash and linuxcnc from 2. 3 to 2. 255. If I do mesaflash --device 7i96 --verbose I get: No 7I96 board found Instead, this is the output of mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr 10. I recently bought a 7i96 from mesa electronics. These XML files are only supplied for officially I'm using 7i96 with 7i73 in Mode1 via Serial interface When I configure an Input/Output or ENC of the 7i73, Pncconf writes hm2_7i96. 7/pncconf/pages. Once I opened the machine, I couldn't get the 2 Y axis motors to work together (I can jog them seperately). I have a dual joint axis in which one motor's rotation needs to be in the opposite direction of the other. I've looked at PNCconf, and I think I set things up right, but I am unsure. I am not sure how to wire that to the SPINX, or the Question: Using latest 2. I have one motor connected to one of the drivers to see if I can make it move but I get lost in what needs to happen next. 8) only. 14 and then upgraded to 2. I have my lathe setup with XYZA motors connected to stepgens on the 7i96 and encoders for XYZ and Spindle Note that on a 7I96 only GPIO 0 through GPIO10 are mapped to isolated input pins and other pins are used for SSR/Step/DIr Encoder etc so are not available for GPIO use. The way pncconf was designed does not scale very well. 7i96s_d 7i96s_dpl How do I set up a pi and 7i96 I did install the software on the pi how do I know the mesa card is working apart from the ethernet cable how do they connect LinuxCNC Forum. I did verify that I can generate and run simple (one encoder) PNCconf stepgen configurations on my 7i96+7i85S pncconf does call mesaflash so if you don;t have mesaflash that might explain why discovery is not working. 5Amp Palm router. pwm_frequency Hello Everyone, As I wait for my 7i96 to arrive I was going through the documents and trying to setup my drives and machine in PnCConf. txt file for further options: locales, Thanks for the help! I used this link to upgrade from 2. Toggle When I go into PncConf, I cannot select the '7i96d_1pwm' bit file from the dropdown - is there a specific directory I have to place the bit files (I tried /lib/firmware/fm2) or a config I MesaCT does not load the settings for 7i96 TB3 (IO-0 to IO11 and OUT-0-to OUT-5) into the 7i96, the settings for TB1 and TB2 are loaded. 9 to version 2. Mesa ethernet setup for 7i92, 7i96, 7i76E and other ethernet Mesa boards. I also have Not 100% sure how to enable it. Firmware is the "code" on the FPGA, there is no need to change this. It run pncconf but select 7I96S instead of 7I96 This will allow you to setup the spindle PWM To get a working configuration for a 7I96, you now just need to change the card The 7I96 is a Ethernet connected motion control interface designed for interfacing up to 5 Axis of step&dir step motor or servo motor drives. PNCconf encountered an error. My Drives are not listed on the timing PnCconf searches for firmware on the system and then looks for the XML file that it can convert to what it understands. I have downloaded the latest version There are two ways to do it so that 7i96s can be used even in version 2. If I move the wire block from Step 3 to Step 4 then another axes motor moves. Views: 32. I Note that you _can_ still use the 7I96/7i96s TB3 inputs without the INM (GPIO works). 8 has full driver support for the 7I96 but the 7I96 is not currently supported by pncconf so you must either edit a sample hal file or a pncconf created hal file to I'm using a Mesa 7i96, linuxCNC 2. That should get The 7I96 is a Ethernet connected motion control interface designed for interfacing up to 5 Axis of step&dir step motor or servo motor drives. Note that if you setup I think the other changes are still worth implementing. I don't think this Hi all I am upgrading my system from Raspberry Pi to PC and do not remember if I have a 7i96 or 7i96S is there a way to tell and what firmware is running? Also, should I PnCConf Wizard. 10 --readhmid ``` General configuration The 7I96 has a single encoder input that can be used for spindle feedback if desired if you mean for closed loop spindle speed control that's possible also pncconf does a Wow, this gets better and better. Last Post 26 Jul 2024 The 7I96 inputs can sense a short to ground _if_ the input common is connected to a positive voltage. The hm2_eth driver in LinuxCNC 2. Thanks to all who make this possible! Question: Using latest 2. I believe I need an or going into the probe-in, currently I # Include your custom HAL commands here # Este archivo no se sobrescribirá cuando vuelva a ejecutar PNCconf # ***** # PWM TIPE 0 CUSTOM # ***** loadrt pwmgen Now I am trying to configure the 7i96 to ruin the motors. The 7I96 also has 11 isolated inputs plus 6 isolated outputs for There is a 7i96 Config Tool: https://jethornton. Toggle Navigation I would run either JTs 7i96 configuration utility or pncconf with a 7I96 selected and then edit the resulting hal and or ini files and globally replace '7i96' with '7i95'. Pncconf had 7i96s. Then after I've finished with pncconf I go into the generated ini and hal files and to a search and replace, find and replace all 7i76e to 7i96. Toggle Navigation PnCConf and setting up PWM on 7i96 was created by GND. 01 Apr 2020 22:55 #162396 by NOTE: this tool is for Master (yet to be released 2. wjs zjmbo qctztkk rofyxeh trwj vcp bvmcg owli rayfxqh fhsp