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Estlcam and arduino
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17 Apr 2016 14:17 #33264
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Estlcam and arduino was created by Whakahere
I just bought a stepcraft 420 and while I am waiting for the next four weeks I want to get the connections sorted. I have decided on Estlcam for this machine. I understand that arduino uno is used to connect it. My question is, does it have to be an arduino uno. I have very limited knowledge about the functions of arduino and the boards. I do have some digistump oak boards (kickstarter got me).
digistump.com/oak/
It can run arduino so I have my fingers crossed.
digistump.com/oak/
It can run arduino so I have my fingers crossed.
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17 Apr 2016 16:42 - 17 Apr 2016 16:46 #33270
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Yes, only a Arduino UNO R3 or a 100% clone will work.
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17 Apr 2016 20:59 #33281
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thank you. looks like i'm off to get a Arduino UNO then.
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17 Apr 2016 23:11 #33283
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Hi,
make sure you get a genuine Arduino UNO - some clones (especially on eBay) will not work.
Christian
make sure you get a genuine Arduino UNO - some clones (especially on eBay) will not work.
Christian
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27 Apr 2016 21:17 #33629
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Where is the manual to wire up Arduino to stepcraft for Estlcam. I got a letter yesterday saying the cnc machine arrives tomorrow. I was expecting it in 3 weeks so time for crash course.
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11 May 2016 12:01 - 11 May 2016 12:01 #34076
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I now have it up and running. Well I did, but I found out that my x-axis spindle was too long so I had to send it back to stepcraft. UPS says it is on it's way today 
Connecting it to Arduino wasn't too scary after all
But I went the Arduino route because I saw
brokking.net
with his set up with a switch so it will turn off the mill when the red button is pushed. Now I have the same relay switch as him but I'm not sure how to wire it up correctly. Anyone with some tips?
@Christian Knüll I also bought Estlcam today and I was thinking I had seen your name somewhere, then I saw your email address ...... here is my first big wing back in 2012 .... you might notice the design
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Connecting it to Arduino wasn't too scary after all
But I went the Arduino route because I saw
brokking.net
with his set up with a switch so it will turn off the mill when the red button is pushed. Now I have the same relay switch as him but I'm not sure how to wire it up correctly. Anyone with some tips?@Christian Knüll I also bought Estlcam today and I was thinking I had seen your name somewhere, then I saw your email address ...... here is my first big wing back in 2012 .... you might notice the design
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12 Jul 2016 16:19 #35727
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Hi.
Can you provide some schematics and some pictures of what you used to connect stepcraft to arduino ?
Maybe a custom plcb drawing ?
i saw there are some infos in the DE forum but can't really understand them good enaugh.
Can you provide some schematics and some pictures of what you used to connect stepcraft to arduino ?
Maybe a custom plcb drawing ?
i saw there are some infos in the DE forum but can't really understand them good enaugh.
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28 Sep 2016 15:25 #37817
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Hello guys, Sorry for asking but do anybody have an idea on how to wire arduino to stepcraft then use estlcam. @christian the tutorial on your website is very helpful and easy to understand but my problem is how to connect the UNO to the stepcraft. any links or tutorials would be helpful. thank you
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28 Sep 2016 15:52 #37818
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I found this in the web:
ESTLCAM-LPT
This is the minimum you need for a running system.
In addition you can connect following the manual: Stepcraft LPT
- PIN 7 Arduino to LPT PIN 11 failure
- PIN 6 Arduino to LPT PIN 10 sensor
- PIN 5 Arduino to LPT PIN 17 and out to SUB D 15 PIN 7 (think so...) PWM
- PIN 4 Arduino to LPT PIN 1 Relais spindel on off
- PIN 3 ARduino to LPT PIN 14 2. relais
- PIN 2 Arduino to LPT PIN 16 3. relais
- PIN 8 - 13 Arduino, one of them to LPT PIN 12; end-switch
This is the minimum you need for a running system.
In addition you can connect following the manual: Stepcraft LPT
- PIN 7 Arduino to LPT PIN 11 failure
- PIN 6 Arduino to LPT PIN 10 sensor
- PIN 5 Arduino to LPT PIN 17 and out to SUB D 15 PIN 7 (think so...) PWM
- PIN 4 Arduino to LPT PIN 1 Relais spindel on off
- PIN 3 ARduino to LPT PIN 14 2. relais
- PIN 2 Arduino to LPT PIN 16 3. relais
- PIN 8 - 13 Arduino, one of them to LPT PIN 12; end-switch
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28 Sep 2016 15:58 #37819
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Hey thanks doc brown. I actually saw this but hesitant to follow but since you mentioned it again i will definitely check it.
thanks sir.
thanks sir.
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30 Sep 2016 15:12 #37864
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thanks doc brown, christian and joop. Sorry for bothering you. So im getting there!!! kinda slow. I will stick here my inquiries. BTW here's my personal project. for now its all 3d printed. that is why im trying to run my step craft to be able to produce those flat surface parts such as plain walls and floor of the project.
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01 Oct 2016 10:53 #37878
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Whatever that is, seems to be from outer space 
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LOL.....good guess. its a space fortress from this japanese cartoon from 80's macross.
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06 Oct 2016 09:09 - 06 Oct 2016 09:16 #38037
by Norman41
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Good everyone, docbrown, im looking to your info but I cant get the idea of the wirings(sorry, im not a electrical guy.) Please bear with me.
here's the pins from arduion(from brokking.net)
arduino to LPT stepcraft(15pins)
GND to LPT pin?, im guessing this as pin 2, based from service connection to stepcraft.
A0(direction x)to LPT pin?
A1(direction y)to LPT pin?
A2(direction z)to LPT pin?
A3(step x)to LPT pin?
A4(step y)to LPT pin?
A5(step z)to LPT pin?
D8(relayx/y/z)to LPT pin?
im excited to run my stepcraft but totally stock to this issue.
thank you very much for any help.
Norman
here's the pins from arduion(from brokking.net)
arduino to LPT stepcraft(15pins)
GND to LPT pin?, im guessing this as pin 2, based from service connection to stepcraft.
A0(direction x)to LPT pin?
A1(direction y)to LPT pin?
A2(direction z)to LPT pin?
A3(step x)to LPT pin?
A4(step y)to LPT pin?
A5(step z)to LPT pin?
D8(relayx/y/z)to LPT pin?
im excited to run my stepcraft but totally stock to this issue.
thank you very much for any help.
Norman
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06 Oct 2016 09:27 - 06 Oct 2016 09:28 #38038
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Arduino LPT1 25Pin
GND 18
A0 (direction X) 2
A1 (direction Y) 4
A2 (direction Z) 6
A3 (step X) 3
A4 (step Y) 5
A5 (step Z) 7
D8 (X/Y/Z limit switch) 12
ARDUINO to LPT 25 pin, not to 15Pin PORT!!!
GND 18
A0 (direction X) 2
A1 (direction Y) 4
A2 (direction Z) 6
A3 (step X) 3
A4 (step Y) 5
A5 (step Z) 7
D8 (X/Y/Z limit switch) 12
ARDUINO to LPT 25 pin, not to 15Pin PORT!!!
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06 Oct 2016 09:39 #38040
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Thanks again doc brown.
my stepcraft has only 15pins LPT...i dont know if this is a second generation version. thats why im having a problem following the instruction.
let me know if i dont have a choice to use estlcam.
Norman
my stepcraft has only 15pins LPT...i dont know if this is a second generation version. thats why im having a problem following the instruction.
let me know if i dont have a choice to use estlcam.
Norman
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06 Oct 2016 10:05 #38041
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You have a Stepcraft with a USB board! if you want to use the Estlcam Arduino controller you need to exchange this board with the parallel adapter from Stepcraft!
Then you have a 25 pin LPT port!
Parallel Port
The 15 pin port has some other functions: Stepcraft ports
Then you have a 25 pin LPT port!
Parallel Port
The 15 pin port has some other functions: Stepcraft ports
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06 Oct 2016 10:11 #38042
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all right thanks doc!!! o yeah now i understand that should answer my inquiry. ill go look for the LPT board. I would prefer the estlcams it is i think easy to understand the program. thank you again doc.
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08 Oct 2016 19:21 - 08 Oct 2016 19:23 #38096
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SC 420 mit DIY parallel +Proxxon mit Mod + HF500 + SprintLayout + LibreCAD/QCAD + FreeCAD +WinPC starter/USB->EstlCAM + EstlCAM LPTAdapter + EstlCAM Handrad + DIY Vakuumtisch
Gruß, Andreas
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You don't need the parallel board if you want to use EstlCAM / Arduino. You can directly replace the USB module, see here:
Arduino-Shield
(You have to search backwards to find the latest version)
Arduino-Shield
(You have to search backwards to find the latest version)
SC 420 mit DIY parallel +
Gruß, Andreas
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28 Dec 2016 17:52 #41365
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Dear MagI02,
Would it be possible to explain in English (sorry my German is poor...), how to set up the Arduino with a USB board. I bought my Stepcraft with a USB, thinking it would give me more options. But now I don't where to start with connecting my Arduino.
Thanks a lot!
Would it be possible to explain in English (sorry my German is poor...), how to set up the Arduino with a USB board. I bought my Stepcraft with a USB, thinking it would give me more options. But now I don't where to start with connecting my Arduino.
Thanks a lot!
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