Hi, i got this set of Z-axis from Aliexpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/CNC-Pla ... 92397.html
It uses 24V DC motor (no driver), but i have never connecting this kind of motor to controller. I use ESS smoothstepper, so if you can help me and provide me some wiring diagrams for it, and help me with how to set it up in Mach 3.
Help with wiring DC motor to a ESS controller
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Re: Help with wiring DC motor to a ESS controller
That won't work with ESS. ESS puts out Step & Dir signals (logic level) to a stepper or servo driver. Servo drivers will move a DC motor but need encoder feedback. The Z is designed to work with either a specific THC that will control a DC motor and is probably not connected to the control software. A THC with up and Down outputs and a couple of relays to move the motor Up or down would make a very basic unit. You might check out the Neuron THC's and see if one supports using a simple DC motor as a torch lifter.
