@@RootCNCreally cool to see closed loop steppers, can i run 5 closed loop steppers and 5 limit switches for a 5 axis cnc ?? or can i just run al fault pins into one input ?? because i still want to run a door swich and for a software e-stop wich i havent yet found how to wire it properly but i assume that wouldnt leave any place for macro butzon for something like cycle-start or something similar 🤔
Good morning Pete, I've been looking to down size my current DIY cnc ( we moved and my shop is smaller) I also got into the 3d printing hobby. So I'm looking at your Root 3 and 4 models. A while back I thought I came across an article that showed the best way to orientat the 3d parts on the printer bed. However I can't find that article. Do you recall or have the info on the best way to place the part on the bed. I would appreciate any info you might have. Thanks Jerry
@@jerry020351 Hi Jerry. Ah yeah, this information was moved to try and collate the information in a better place. Please check out this site wiki.rootcnc.com/
I am interested in connecting the Root Controller ISO Rev 3 to the stepper motor driver with TMC2209 chip (do you have any plates to facilitate connecting the stepper motor driver with TMC2209 chip to the driver? I have NEMA17 motors and TMC2209 controllers and I would like to use them in the Root 4 LITE CNC project. What program does the Root Controller ISO Rev 3 driver work with?
Hi, not directly with the Root Controller ISO. it is designed to interfaces with stepper motor driver modules. you can get modules which have a TMC drivers in and I do have a couple of user who use them in that way, you'll need to pick the a module which has the opto isolated version. I think I can add some more information to the wiki shortly
Considering a root controller! But have one question. Is there any way to use tool compensation in the software? If not whats the workaround that problem to dial the tool parameters to get a finished part thats dimensional correct.
The tools can be compensated in the fuildnc software, that is running GRBL under the hood. So this supports tools and tool changing (eg, using the 'T0','T1' etc). Outside of this, most good CAM processors have a tool library that does this for you too (Eg fusion and solid works nativity does this)
@@RootCNC thanks for the quick response! Sounds good! I am running linuxcnc and a mesa card on my cnc mill and if i am understanding it correctly the gcode is almost the same for linuxcnc and fluiednc in the root controller!? i like to test the root controller for my next build and i like the ide that you can easy connect to the controller with a win pc / tablet without needing a dedicated Linux computer. And also i se the potential to have wireless connection to a plasma table with all the problem with Electrical disturbances!
@@JonnyStrand The Gcode is pretty much a standard between them. There is some instances where the M-Codes are different or not complete. But as time goes on, this becomes fewer and as machine become more standard. Given the nature of a Plamsa cutter the Root controller will be well suited in driving it, due to all the isolated areas it has.
I just wondering, if we already have 6 NPN switches (pos and neg for x/y/z) connected to inputs, where we wire the faulty signal for each motor ? Or we wire all of them to one input and add config fault_pin/feed_hold_pin/reset_pin to use this pin ?
I would suggest you connect the min and max limits into one input. These do not need to be separate. Ie X-min and X-max to use one input, etc. So you'll need three in Total. The two sensors are connected in parallel. Likewise connect all fault pins into one input. Any fault should cause the machine to fault. In the event this happens, then the lights on the drivers will point you into a closer direction. Then this'll leave 4 inputs spare for buttons etc I hope that helps
Hi. Do you know if in this CL57T Closed Loop Stepper Driver is it possible to define via software the ALM pins Normally Open (NO) or Normally Close (NC) ? And which is the default setting for it ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my poor English
Hi, yes the Root controller is compatible with the CL57T. The configuration file can have the option for :high or :low on the end of the pins to change the active state. Fluidnc has this well documented on their wiki site
@@RootCNC Thanks a lot for your answer but i was referring to the stepper driver itself, not to the Root Controller (i know it is configurable 🙂 ). As you have one of these drivers, I'd like to know if the stepper driver is configurable via the RS232 port to have ALM pin NO or NC.
@IceCreams62 ah I understand. Typically these are normally open, NO. As it will allow multiple drivers to be connected in parallel. So you only need one input to the controller in order to get an alarm state. I've not used the software before. So I'm unaware if you can change it
I believe that the CL57T (I am configuring mine using CL57Ys) can be configured via USB via an RS232 dongle. Joatmon discussed this in one of this videos: ?v=zWPSGLtLspE
Absolutely FANTASTIC! I might have to opt for these closed loop steppers right off the bat.
they're super neat! I might do the same for the next build!
@@RootCNCreally cool to see closed loop steppers, can i run 5 closed loop steppers and 5 limit switches for a 5 axis cnc ??
or can i just run al fault pins into one input ?? because i still want to run a door swich and for a software e-stop wich i havent yet found how to wire it properly
but i assume that wouldnt leave any place for macro butzon for something like cycle-start or something similar 🤔
I’m extremely interested but need a step by step wiring video.
Good morning Pete, I've been looking to down size my current DIY cnc ( we moved and my shop is smaller) I also got into the 3d printing hobby. So I'm looking at your Root 3 and 4 models. A while back I thought I came across an article that showed the best way to orientat the 3d parts on the printer bed. However I can't find that article. Do you recall or have the info on the best way to place the part on the bed. I would appreciate any info you might have.
Thanks
Jerry
@@jerry020351 Hi Jerry. Ah yeah, this information was moved to try and collate the information in a better place. Please check out this site wiki.rootcnc.com/
@RootCNC thanks Pete I truly appreciate it
I am interested in connecting the Root Controller ISO Rev 3 to the stepper motor driver with TMC2209 chip (do you have any plates to facilitate connecting the stepper motor driver with TMC2209 chip to the driver?
I have NEMA17 motors and TMC2209 controllers and I would like to use them in the Root 4 LITE CNC project.
What program does the Root Controller ISO Rev 3 driver work with?
Hi, not directly with the Root Controller ISO. it is designed to interfaces with stepper motor driver modules. you can get modules which have a TMC drivers in and I do have a couple of user who use them in that way, you'll need to pick the a module which has the opto isolated version.
I think I can add some more information to the wiki shortly
cordial saludo, ingrese a su pagina para la compra, pero para Colombia, necesito tu ayuda por otro medio para la compra y el envio
Para la compra para Latinoamérica Colombia como se haría, gracias por su pronta respuesta estoy interesado en su producto
Hej Pete. do you only use ugs in combination with the root controller?
I typically do, but any GRBL sender will work. I also use lightburn too
Considering a root controller! But have one question. Is there any way to use tool compensation in the software? If not whats the workaround that problem to dial the tool parameters to get a finished part thats dimensional correct.
The tools can be compensated in the fuildnc software, that is running GRBL under the hood. So this supports tools and tool changing (eg, using the 'T0','T1' etc). Outside of this, most good CAM processors have a tool library that does this for you too (Eg fusion and solid works nativity does this)
@@RootCNC thanks for the quick response! Sounds good! I am running linuxcnc and a mesa card on my cnc mill and if i am understanding it correctly the gcode is almost the same for linuxcnc and fluiednc in the root controller!? i like to test the root controller for my next build and i like the ide that you can easy connect to the controller with a win pc / tablet without needing a dedicated Linux computer. And also i se the potential to have wireless connection to a plasma table with all the problem with Electrical disturbances!
@@JonnyStrand The Gcode is pretty much a standard between them. There is some instances where the M-Codes are different or not complete. But as time goes on, this becomes fewer and as machine become more standard. Given the nature of a Plamsa cutter the Root controller will be well suited in driving it, due to all the isolated areas it has.
I just wondering, if we already have 6 NPN switches (pos and neg for x/y/z) connected to inputs, where we wire the faulty signal for each motor ? Or we wire all of them to one input and add config fault_pin/feed_hold_pin/reset_pin to use this pin ?
I would suggest you connect the min and max limits into one input. These do not need to be separate. Ie X-min and X-max to use one input, etc. So you'll need three in Total. The two sensors are connected in parallel.
Likewise connect all fault pins into one input. Any fault should cause the machine to fault. In the event this happens, then the lights on the drivers will point you into a closer direction.
Then this'll leave 4 inputs spare for buttons etc
I hope that helps
@@RootCNC Thank you, that's clear as sunny day :)
Arrghhh..... Why did I blow as much on fishing gear this and the last month 😱😱😱🤬🤬🤬
I should have bought this kit instead..
Easily done! I have too many hobbies too!
Money flies out of the wallet now :D Is the Root controller compatible with servos ? They are falling in price pretty quick now. @@RootCNC
@NiclasGudmundsson I believe so but through the step and dir pins :)
Hi. Do you know if in this CL57T Closed Loop Stepper Driver is it possible to define via software the ALM pins Normally Open (NO) or Normally Close (NC) ?
And which is the default setting for it ? Thanks in advance and sorry for my poor English
Hi, yes the Root controller is compatible with the CL57T. The configuration file can have the option for :high or :low on the end of the pins to change the active state. Fluidnc has this well documented on their wiki site
@@RootCNC Thanks a lot for your answer but i was referring to the stepper driver itself, not to the Root Controller (i know it is configurable 🙂 ). As you have one of these drivers, I'd like to know if the stepper driver is configurable via the RS232 port to have ALM pin NO or NC.
@IceCreams62 ah I understand. Typically these are normally open, NO. As it will allow multiple drivers to be connected in parallel. So you only need one input to the controller in order to get an alarm state. I've not used the software before. So I'm unaware if you can change it
@@RootCNC That makes sense, thanks a lot 👍
I believe that the CL57T (I am configuring mine using CL57Ys) can be configured via USB via an RS232 dongle. Joatmon discussed this in one of this videos: ?v=zWPSGLtLspE