Mesa 7i96 configuration. 8 you should be able to run pncconf to create a hal/ini file for the 7I96, that's all that is needed besides setting up your PCs Ethernet port. This caused more problems. I did not flash mesa card again on new computer. jools; Topic Author ; Offline; Elite Member More. I faced with two PROBLEM: 1) when I start to config pncconf I see message: Mesa 7I96. Mesa 7i96 (3) Leadshine DM556 Motor Drivers 20 AMP 48v power supply (3) Nema 23 425oz steppers Installed linuxcnc 2. and when i start up linuxcnc (old config) one starts flashing the red goes away. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin Replied by PCW on topic LinuxCNC 2. The 7I96S also has 11 isolated inputs plus 6 Mesa Configuration Tool. The tool I'm using is the specialist 7i96 configuration tool Hi, I have Mesa 7i96 wired with PNP sensors so the with 24V so the common pin is GND. Replied by drack on topic Mesa 7i96 need help configuring Huanyang VFD spindle over RS485 Modbus I just got the new USB adapter and now the VFD coms ok is true in show pin for hy_vfd. 8, but the 7i96 config tool doesn't seem to run under debian 10 I think based on one of John's message in the 7i96 configuration tool thread. 16 Feb 2022 04:40 #235008 by This is what I see when I look in the Hal Configuration for Encoder: Component Pins: Owner Type Dir Value Name Hi, I am in the middle of a transition from two el cheapo Chinese parallel BOB interfaces to my new Mesa 7i96 card. 0. I did Replied by masawee on topic Setting up a basic Z height touch off probe with a MESA 7i96 what folder tjhis button code need add ? i not have 2. Toggle navigation. setp hm2_7i96. jarda@CNC1:~$ mesaflash Mesaflash version 3. Hi JT, I just did a fresh install of linuxCNC 2. In the past I never get these problems with my linuxcnc configuration with my pc system. It is I am using a MESA 7i96 to run my new CNC router. linuxcnc. 10--wpo 0x1100 = 0x1F800 mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr 10. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput This video explains the steps to upgrade to linuxcnc 2. failed the SD card, so started to install LC 2. stepgen. Last edit: 24 Oct 2022 04:43 by jay. So I should use hm2_7i96? the 7I96S is supported by the graphic configuration utilities in 2. Mesa 7i96 + parallel bob Start; Prev; 1; 2; 3; Next; End; 1; 2; 3; PCW; Away; Moderator More Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. Cant help but spell things wrong and miss out words. 8 DM542T drivers Mesa 7i96 controller If you have LinuxCNC 2. The 7i96 also has 11 isolated inputs plus 6 isolated outputs for general purpose I/O use. I'm getting really close to having the 7i96 configuration tool working if anyone cares to look. I can't find any info about all these files, even in the 7i96 manual. make-pulses servo-thread addf pid. 10 --readhmid [sudo] heslo pro jarda: Configuration Name: HOSTMOT2 General configuration information: This is my first time using the MESA 7i96 board. I LinuxCNC Forum. I had added things so much to that configuration that I just deleted it and started a new configuration with the 7i96 tool. bit to enable the encoder input that I need to # Include your custom HAL commands here # Este archivo no se sobrescribirá cuando vuelva a ejecutar PNCconf # ***** # PWM TIPE 0 CUSTOM # ***** loadrt pwmgen output_type=0,0 addf pwmgen. Advanced Configuration [Solved] Unable to stop the spindle fully, stutters (mesa 7i96/7i76 ->Folinn Bd600 0-10v) was created by camb0. Figure 5. Encoder Help with Mesa 7i96 Start; Prev; 1; 2; Next; End; 1; 2; kbec; Offline; Premium Member More. Mesa CT 7i96 7i85S Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; jtrantow; Offline; Premium Member More. encoder. 20 Aug 2020 16:14 #178837 by xnaron. The easiest way to make a cable for interfacing the 7I96 to these devices is to take a standard CAT5 or CAT6 cable, cut it in half, and wire the individual wires to the 7I96 screw terminals. That is the configuration selector. When I instead select 7i96, in the dropdown You need to use hm2_7i96s (you will get a warning) The spindle out is a PWMgen on a 7I96S Upgrading to 2. 8 full supports the 7I96 There is no pncconf (setup utility) support for the 7I96 yet so you either need to create a hal/ini file set by editing one of the example files or the 7I96 example here: Greetings. 10. I have a functioning Sherline 4410 lathe configuration with a 1000 ppr differential abz spindle encoder, which I've wired to a Mesa 7i96. MESA 7i96 and 7i77 was Make a config for 7i96S, start it, use hal show to watch the pins and see if there are 7i77 pins there. The CNC milling machine has a FWD/REV manual switch which I want to be replaced by two relays as suggested in Franco's youtube channel. 3. Any changes now should be done by editing the hal/ini files or running the calibration utility If you have a single THCAD it connects to the 7I96 encoder inputs Hi, I have Mesa 7i96 wired with PNP sensors so the with 24V so the common pin is GND. Mesa 7i96 Output Wiring Start; Prev; 1; 2; 3; Next; End; 1; 2; 3; Project_Hopeless; Topic Author; Offline; Elite Member More. I’ll also put my LinuxCNC config files in the notebook once I’m happy with how everything is working (I still Mesa 7i96S does not have a spindle VFD output for 0-10V, 7i76 and 7i76E do have that. Can I use a USB port on the computer to provide that NO USE a REAL Powersupply 1A min you may need some more power 5V in system so USE a 2-5A in case you can use a Stepdown 3A from your 36V DRIVER supply the PUL and DIR signals go BOTH to the 7i96 + and minus NO 5V to that Hi Attached my whole config. No packages published . 2 hm2_eth: 10. Original firmware "7i96s_d" has 1 PWM module (according to mesaflash), but I can not find any info at which pins, most likely it is internally connected to analog output. The MESA 6I24 is a low cost, general purpose, FPGA based programmable I/O card for the PCIE bus. I am kown looking at the skeleton hal/ini. Thanks for support Hey everybody, as the title suggests I am trying to setup Modus between my Mesa 7i96s and my VFD (Stepperonline H100/EV50 Series 2. I had a good start and when back to add/change home/limits switches configuration and that blew it up and I had to start over. Today I might have bought the 7i96 fot my lathe with stepper motors and the 7i95 for the milling machine with stepper motors and linear scale feedback. maybe is it beter to power the mesa after the network is well configure on the computer. Basic Configuration. JTs 7i96 configuration utility knows how to setup the PWMGen. changes ACCEPTED into unstable. 10--wpo 0x1104 = 0x1C3FF mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr I'm trying to set up a probe on my Mesa 7i96. The board has an ethernet connection. Run a 2 conduit wire Do you have a working LinuxCNC configuration? That is, can you start LinuxCNC with a step/dir configuration for the 7I96 and jog the axis? ( if it was a networking issue you would get errors when starting or running LinuxCNC ) If LinuxCNC is running a step/dir configuration, and you get no motion, the most common issues are: 1. 9. Setting up a basic Z height touch off probe with a MESA 7i96 Start; Prev; 1; 2; Next; End; 1; 2; masawee; Offline; Senior Member More. Contents: The 7I96S is a Ethernet connected motion control interface designed for interfacing up to 5 Axis of step&dir step motor or servo motor drives. 24 Oct 2022 17:38 #254925 by andypugh. I think I have the basic wiring to the board figured out, but I am struggling to figure how to actually use the 7i96 configuration tool, and then the pnnconf tool. I've seen a tutorial on Youtube where a guy uses one of them but I would have thought there'd be some info somewhere explaining the purpose of each file. I have not yet taken the plunge on a Spindle/VFD and am currently using my 6. Toggle Navigation How do the input and output options from the 7i96 config get written to the hal file? 2. Host and manage packages I added some net commands in the HAL and they appeared but would still not output a PWM signal to the Mesa card. The 7I96 is a Ethernet connected motion control interface designed for interfacing up to 5 Axis of step and direction step motor or servo motor drives. l. 500 G4 P0 Greetings everyone, I want to use the ohmic component to change my plasma table from float switch to one of ohmic sense, so I investigated I need to write the firmware 7i96pl. The following chart gives Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. Now I build a bogus configuration file to copy the changes from it to the one I am using. 31 Oct 2023 10:08 The 7i96s_7i85sd. While steppers and encored are clear, I am not sure how to set up PWM outputs. Other Mesa hardware will be similar but with a different board Mesa's 25 pin daughtercards or standard parallel port breakout boards allow almost unlimited I/O options including additional quadrature or absolute encoder inputs, step/dir or PWM/dir Now I have buy a spindle which is manageble by the 7I96 MESA card (0-10V input) I have a debian stech with LinuxCnc2. zip file I downloaded from Mesa, I used the 7i96_5abob_d (pin file is readable). 8 has full driver support for the 7I96. 01 Oct 2023 08:29 #281970 by ihavenofish. 6I24 FPGA based PCIE Anything I/O card . THCAD jumper settings UNIPOLAR and F/32. Card is connected at ip 192. Version 2:-If the firmware puts the first 4 stepgens on the IDC, you would need a simple DB25 to IDC26 flat cable, 3 to 6$-The G202 would be wired to normal Mesa step/dir header. 30 Apr 2018 23:26 #109876 by dbanks. Is the 7i96 with Linux CNC capable of somehow replacing the potentiometer?, or do I need another add on card from Mesa to do this? Mesa 7i96 mixed voltage field input wiring was created by evengravy. 7i96 ethernet problem. Buildin a lowrider. I have a Mesa 7i96 and a G540 and I was hoping that someone could give me a little help. 14 (debian 9) preempt-rt kernel . Replied by PCW on 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. 7I96 STEP/IO Step & dir plus I/O card (Go to replacement: 7I96S) The 7I96 is a Ethernet connected motion contro. 305 seconds Powered by Kunena Forum. Is 7i96 popular? The python package 7i96 receives a total of 33 weekly downloads. They are optically isolated so I don't think a flyback diode would The Mesa Configuration Tool is designed to create LinuxCNC configuration for the following boards 5i25, 6i25, 7i76E, 7i80DB, 7i80HD, 7i92, 7i93, 7i95, 7i96, 7i96S, 7i97 and 7i98. An on board parallel port usually uses Mesa 7i96 LinuxCNC 3. I think it needs racing stripes. Mesa 7i96 Output Wiring was created by Project_Hopeless. 15 hm2_eth: loading Mesa AnyIO HostMot2 ethernet driver version 0. the lower right ones are off/red. The voltage at the pins stayed at -5v. 8 by PCW. Contribute to jethornton/mesact_firmware development by creating an account on GitHub. bit to enable the encoder input that I need to connect my THCAD, which I need Is it help with how to burn my firmware with (Mesaflash) and know if that changes the current They have ability to do step/dir or quadrature. JT's 7i96 config utility can read in the board details. 3 The Mesa Configuration Tool is designed to create LinuxCNC configuration for the following boards 5i25, 6i25, 7i76e, 7i80db, 7i80hd, 7i92, 7i93, 7i95, 7i96, 7i97 and 7i98. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput Mesa Configuration Tools Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; BigJohnT; Topic Author; Offline; Administrator More 25 Apr 7i95 using the knowledge I've gained over the last year programming the 7i96. MESA 7i96 and 7i77 Start; Prev; 1; 2; Next; End; 1; 2; ihavenofish; Offline; Platinum Member More. JT The following user(s) said Thank You: Michael, AgentWD40, BeagleBrainz. 33 stars Watchers. This will use the Step/Dir inputs. The following assumes you have a 7i96 with your input common connected to DC- and plan to use a Normally The following changes wil be required in you LCNC configuration to ensure the touch plate input communicates correctly with the machine to function with the Configuring LinuxCNC. As such, 7i96 popularity was Hi, is it possible to connect to Mesa 7i96S analog interface for spindle with LinuxCNC 2. The speed controller uses a potentiometer with three leads to control the speed of the spindle motor. Try to reflash 7i96 change nothing. Install Debian 9. The 7I96S uses an Efinix FPGA so you would need the the 7i96 is pinned out to 10. PCW; Away; Moderator More. 8 since I have been seeing that mesa 7I96 works with this version. ngc Mesa 7i96 mixed voltage field input wiring was created by evengravy. 4V on the mesa input. bit, bu did it on old computer. 3 and MesaCT 2. I know that others are running these cars but what does that mean to me in terms of Following Additions are by @kotlikm for use with LinuxCNC and a MESA 7i96. 4 version any subroutines folder, were need add z_touch. Configure Debian for Mesa Ethernet cards. 9 RT Kernel + Linuxcnc 2. What's the easiest way to connect to this board? When selecting from the networking on the home screen it connects, and then proceeds to disconnnect itself. Attachments: Just got word that the latest deb released today supports the Mesa 7i96S. The 7I96 was on back order so I purchased the 7I76E. Other Mesa hardware will be similar but with a different board identifiers. I am using pncconf since it had the 7i96 template. I know that others are running these cars but what does that mean to me in terms of Configuration for LinuxCNC that runs our CNC mill powerd by a Mesa 7i96 FPGA Ethernet Card - reaktor23/MillyMcMillface. A high speed encoder interface is provided for spindle synchronized motion. perez1. the "upper" 4 are yellow. Replace the Spindle section in HAL/INI with your test config. Driver Boards. Searching the documentation on linuxcnc. Made a big investment (for me at least) in a Mesa card, servo drives and a big spindle. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput pin of my electronic and my electronic makes it spin. So following talla83 youtube videos I got myself the efinity toolchain and started my experiments: Configuration for LinuxCNC that runs our CNC mill powerd by a Mesa 7i96 FPGA Ethernet Card - reaktor23/MillyMcMillface. I have already flashed the Mesa with the pktUART and made a cable with 330Ohm pullup and pulldown resistors. In addition, the instal Configuration and diagnostic tool for Mesa Electronics PCI(E)/ETH/EPP/USB/SPI boards Resources. PCW, can you please share example config file you have for 7i96? playing with inputs for limit and home switches and have some trouble with founding which physical terminal corresponds to which in pncconf. Hopefully it’ll work. maxvel 0 # don't bound frequency setp hm2_7i96. This interface is intended for I/O expansion with Mesa SSERIAL devices. An #! /bin/bash # First setup the DDR and Alt Source regs for the 7I96 mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr 10. However when it comes to the spindle I am lost at sea. Hello, after fixing my ethernet connection to the mesa board I'm facing a new problem. Installing Mesa 7i96 Mesa 7i96 Config: An example Mesa 7i96 config using the onboard hardware encoder is shown below. No need to go to 10. Hi, I've been trying to sort this out and I'm looking for some idea's, I suspect it's a VFD setting. To get a working configuration for a 7I96, you now just need to PnCconf is capable of configuring machines that have up to two Mesa boards and three parallel ports. When I was creating this configuration I used the test tune axis I hooked up my motors and nothing happened. 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. . Now as to the "E stop" I will let that go for now I can parallele the "e stop switch" with a home/limit switch as pushing any with drop the power so works the same. If anyone has the complete specs. 00 Add to Cart. The Mesa Configuration Tool is designed to create LinuxCNC configuration for the following boards 5i25, 6i25, 7i76e, 7i80db, 7i80hd, 7i92, 7i93, 7i95, 7i96, Attached is a working config for 7i95 (not the T version although it should work as is). I've found a couple threads here with the firmware The Mesa configuration pages allow one to utilize different firmwares. 8Configuration tool for the 7i96 https://github. 00 I want to make sure, I am able to establish ethernet connection, hostmot2 driver configuration for mesa 7i95. And yes, having sinking and sourcing I/O is a very nice feature. Host and manage packages Hello all, I'm putting together a plan to wire up a 7i96 and a THCAD-5 to my cheapo HF start pilot arc plasma cutter. 0 not 2. Currently LCNC refuses to load and gives the Now I would like to control everything with Mesa 7i96s card, that seems to be just enough for this machine. 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. 6 amps (matched to steppers) and 1600 steps/rev. should the 'hm2_[HOSTMOT2](BOARD)' entries in the hal file be 'hm2_7i96'? Thanks, I've read the Mesa THCAD & 7I96 manuals & linuxCNC primer, all great information but I am still having trouble grasping the THCAD-10 and how going over 10volts on the inputs is going to yield the 0-10volt range that it accepts? mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr 10. 7I96 Spindle PWM 1 GND PWM-2 PWM- PWM+ And then invert the PWM output on the 7I96: setp hm2_7i96. andypugh; Offline; Moderator More. Mesa Board Configuration. Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i96 PWM for I have a mesa 7i96, running +12v as input common. 121 and i have response at ping command. i'm planning to use home+limit and all other limits as e-stop so need to configure 4 inputs. I have included my configuration in a zip file if that is helpful. Most of the concepts and information should carry over to other control boards but your mileage may vary. 1. The following assumes you have a 7i96 with your input common connected to DC- and plan to use a Normally Open (N. invert_output true (The reason for using the 7I96's PWM- is so PWM is 0V at startup and LinuxCNC stop) LinuxCNC appears to be talking to the Mesa board. I don't understand why 1) I get such a low voltage, and 2) I get The 7i96s_7i85sd. 9 (pncconf and mesact) Configuration for LinuxCNC that runs our CNC mill powerd by a Mesa 7i96 FPGA Ethernet Card - reaktor23/MillyMcMillface Mesa Configuration Tool Firmware. step_type 2 # Quadrature so square wave setp hm2_7i96. I also have the 7i96 configuration tool downloaded and working. 12 Aug 2021 11:26 #217601 by rohit269. bin Probably best to add the 5ABOB P1 option to a 7I96S plasma config so you have the three TB2 RS-422 encoder inputs. Mesa 7i96 with closed loop motors by linuxcnc 2. xml and pasted the I am not sure how to configure my E-Stop switch, or wire it. pwmgen. Configuring LinuxCNC. Toggle Navigation Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i96 + 7i85s PWM VFD Control That suggests that the PWM value or enable are not connected in your hal file A easy way to check is to start LinuxCNC, run your MDI command to start I am subscribing to this. Mesa 7i96 and E-Stop Start; Prev; 1; 2; Next; End; 1; 2; kbec; Offline; Premium Member More. Setting up a basic Z height touch off probe with a MESA 7i96. 4 on a RPi 4B 4GB. 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 cruising when I read through some of the instructions. Packages 0. Which is the ping of my MESA for a signal PWM and how to configure it? Thanks you so much 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. Automate any workflow Packages. I have a Mesa 7i96s, I have successfully flashed the 7i96sd firmware onto the board. with a PWMGens PWM/Dir : 7i96d_1pwm. filter 1 setp hm2_7i96. Then you can open it with the Configuration Selector. I already have a 7i96_5abob_d. Either that or it just doesn't connect I am subscribing to this. 10 --device=ETHER --readhmid. I will stay on this network. Hopefully it’ll be awesome. But now I have this NO tool setter: I know that when I connect wire of Hi, i have a new card mesa 7i96. If I switch the wire polarity, I get +0. Is this correct for active low switching with the onboard outputs? The relay modules can be configured to switch with high or low. Just got word that the latest deb released today supports the Mesa 7i96S. laser servo-thread # ***** # SPINDLE PWM # ***** net Mesa 7i96S does not have a spindle VFD output for 0-10V, 7i76 and 7i76E do have that. The Mesa Configuration Tool will create a complete configuration from scratch. I have the pin configured as probe in. The probe On my config file on Tab 3 pin 1 I show probe in. 168. Hi Todd Thanks for the quick reply. I have selected "Analog" with the intention of driving my VFD with a 0-5V signal. I have good looking numbers in both encoder velocities. Wiring (step/dir No, the 7i96 configuration utility and pncconf are two different configuration tools. I have a signal from the encoder input, but it's really, really large. I've used stepconf and pncconf but this is my first use of as the title suggests I am trying to setup Modus between my Mesa 7i96s and my VFD (Stepperonline H100/EV50 Series 2. 0 license Activity. There should be a lot of info in the terminal about the The 7I96S is a Ethernet connected motion control interface designed for interfacing up to 5 Axis of step & direction step motor or servo motor drives. On the basic page you selected a Mesa card here you pick the available firmware and select what and how many components are available. Since it has 2 wiring paths, I am assuming one side I wire to my input and input common. Field power does not come from the board so is this correct? +24VDC -> Relay -> [Out 1+ /Out 1-] -> 24VDC Common or +24VDC For configuration utilities you can use pncconf and select 7I96and the edit the created ini file to change the card name. Built with MkDocs using a theme provided by Read the Docs. Not sure why these are missing, it may be that you have an old version of the configuration utility Last edit: 04 Jan 2019 20:09 by PCW. I have proximity sensors at 24V and some other inputs from optical switches at 5V Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i96 Ethernet Socket Problems - LC2. Might take a day or two to actually show up after you do apt update. Time to create page: 0. This way you can modify values in the ini file and when you run the Mesa Configuration HARDWARE CONFIGURATION EXPANSION CONNECTOR 5V POWER The 7I96S has the option to supply 5V power to the breakout board connected to its expansion connector (P1). 03 I have a functioning Sherline 4410 lathe configuration with a 1000 ppr differential abz spindle encoder, which I've wired to a Mesa 7i96. 1. GPL-2. Mesa CT 7i96 7i85S was created by jtrantow. Replied by masawee on topic Setting up a basic Z height touch off probe with a MESA 7i96 what folder tjhis button code need add ? i not have 2. 124 seconds Mesa 7i96 Output Wiring. Reason: Clarification on which motor was being referenced in the photo I would use the 7I96's +5 to drives Step+ and Dir+ and the 7I96's Step- and Dir- to the drives Step- and Dir-. Mesa Configuration. 8 from a already compiled iso of linuxcnc 2. Bruce Forum Guru. hal and . In addition to the on card I/O, A FPGA expansion connector compatible with Mesa's 25 pin daughtercards or standard parallel port breakout boards allow almost unlimited I/O options including additional quadrature or absolute encoder inputs, The 7I96 is a Ethernet connected motion contro. 8. But now I have this NO tool setter: I know that when I connect wire of Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. Your 7i95_p folder linked contains 7i96_p_noarc. Dear folks, I have a mesa 7i96s and want to set up 5 encoders and a pktUART Modbus connection. Getting more and more frustrated with the lack of documentation and outdated information. Visit Snyk Advisor to see a full health score report for 7i96, including popularity, security, maintenance & community analysis. 5 of LinuxCNC. I have a situation where in need to mix both 5V and 24V voltage levels on the isolated inputs on the top section of the Mesa 7i96. 00. This is to be able to start the LinuxCNC Forum. on the stepper motors and drivers that come stock with the Mega V XL that would be greatly appreciated. I have setup a Raspberry pi 4 with debian 10 and linuxcnc 2. Attachments: Please Log Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. zz912; Offline; Platinum Member More 07 Oct 2022 13:23 Tool height setter mesa 7i96 wiring. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput I'm trying to get a working system so we can start using JT's configuration tool but it's been months of struggling. There is also - connect my mesa 7i96 and make config at pncconf (I flash mesa card with 7i96dpl. steplen 100 # short so won't interfere Hello, I am playing around with a Mesa 7i96 + 7i87 (analog input). I just installed mesact from your github hoping I can use it for my lathe and mill instead of using an editor. 10 as I am know with a direct cable, and the 2 only device on this "LAN" are the mesa and the computer. hal and in that file, I found the following section that looks like it 7i96. 14 and then upgraded to 2. 2 In my case I'm driving the Mesa encoder inputs differentially but I don't think that's relevant as long as the Mesa board is jumpered to match. When I do a readhmid it says segmentation fault at the bottom is this correct? Pasted output below. 1/8 scope host lo Mesa CT 7i96 7i85S. I would appreciate it if you guys would call out my errors in the attached diagram before I let the smoke out of some hardware. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput I retrofit my machine for LinuxCNC using a Mesa 7i96. Stars. On some drives you need to use single ended step /dir wiring= 7I96 5V --> Drive STEP+,DIR+ Make sure the step times in your HAL configuration are longer than the minimums specified for the drive (double the times is a good starting point) Please Log My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. i test 1 of X axis configuration ) G21 #1000=100 ( loop 100 times ) ( this loop has delays after moves ) ( tests acc and velocity settings ) o100 while [#1000] G0 X1. Reply reply Home I'm currently using the Mesa 5i25/7i76 cards for a CNC router. Any help to point me in the right direction would be appreciated. 000 G4 P0. I have a 7i96. Sir, 7i96+7i85s not read encoder (TTL, A+,B+,5um) with these 7i96_7i85sd. 7i96. Reason If your spindle controi is via usb go for the 7i96. Replied by xnaron on topic Mesa 7i96 Output Wiring. Either that or it just doesn't connect (I have not tried one of the new Ethernet cards from Mesa yet. 10 W5 = Down W6 = up computer shows it trying to connect to board under my network configuration, but ultimately times out; related? Ip a 1: lo: <LOOPBACK,UP,LOWER_UP> mtu 65536 qdisc noqueue state UNKNOWN group default qlen 1 link/loopback 00:00:00:00:00:00 brd 00:00:00:00:00:00 inet 127. The hm2_eth driver in LinuxCNC 2. I think I will be beyond this hurdle as there was a problem with the old USB adapter, I will spend a few hours on it tomorrow. I have selected "Analog" 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. LinuxCNC Forum. Configuration Name: HOSTMOT2 General configuration information: BoardName : MESA7I96 Thanks for the help from you and PCW. I have a fuse from the +24V to protect the outputs. O. Linear scale feedback to LinuxCNC can be used to compensate for machine backlash, deflection and nonlinearity. For high speed servo drives, I would use differential wiring with the 7I96's Step-, Dir-, Step+, Dir+ going to the drives Step-, Dir-, Step+, Dir+. And I do see a change when I touch a 9 volts battery to the Arc Voltage wires. My advice, and you can take it as you will. Mesa 7i96 + parallel bob. ClearPATH servo with MESA 7i76e. When you are setting up your Mesa board for the first time, make sure you have all of your settings in mind so you know what to input when the time is needed. 6 Configuration and diagnostic tool for Mesa Electronics PCI(E)/ETH/EPP/USB/SPI boards Try 'mesaflash --help' for more information jarda@CNC1:~$ sudo mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr 10. maxaccel 0 # default '1' is very slow setp hm2_7i96. I am running +5vdc to one of the input pins. 14 Mar 2021 19:17 - 14 Mar 2021 19:17 #202250 by PCW. The relays on those boards are electromechanical with coils. Mesa You must choose at least one Mesa board Basic Configuration. This way you can modify values in the ini file and when you run the Mesa Configuration Tool 7I96 Spindle PWM 1 GND PWM-2 PWM- PWM+ And then invert the PWM output on the 7I96: setp hm2_7i96. Mesa You must choose at least one Mesa board as PnCconf will not configure the parallel ports to count encoders or output step or PWM signals. 14 Nov 2019 16:16 #150372 by jools. 0~pre0+git20220827. 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 In addition these binfiles work with various Mesa daughtercards and add more step/dir channels: 7i96s_7i76d. 9 would make this all simpler Not just because of the card name issues but because To make recovery from FPGA configuration errors easier, there are two FPGA configuration flash memories on the 7I76E card. 5V differential outputs are not directly compatible with ClearPath inputs So, would that mean that step/dir would be the best method using +5v with a Input -, or GND with input + vs using the + and - for said input? Following Additions are by @kotlikm for use with LinuxCNC and a MESA 7i96. Reason: Because I don't know what I'm doing ;-) Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. I found the diagram for the THCAD-10 and 7I76. 4v on the input. counter-mode 1. Worst case, you can return it to Mesa for repair/replacement I leave the VFD config as default (0-5v). invert_output true (The reason for using the 7I96's PWM- is so PWM is 0V at startup and LinuxCNC stop) The 7I96 has one RS-422/RS-485 interface available on TB2. This option should only be enabled for Mesa I have a mesa 7i96, running +12v as input common. Configuration for LinuxCNC that runs our CNC mill powerd by a Mesa 7i96 FPGA Ethernet Card - reaktor23/MillyMcMillface. Hi All I have a problem getting my machine to work with MESA 7i96 and Stepper driver TB6600. Sorry for the mess. JT The following user(s) said Thank You: tommylight. I put my filter between step+ and gnd/common? Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. org I didn't find any of those cars on the list of supported cards. ¶ Wiring Your Touch Probe. [NOTE: I can use auto Board Discovery, but when I do, the tab with the inputs is badly broken. The 7I96S has 11 isolated inputs plus 6 There is 7I96 firmware that replaces stepgen4's Step/Dir signals. 4. Mesa 7i96 Setup Guide. Sign in Product Actions. ) Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. The breakout 5V power is protected by a PTC device so will not cause damage to the 7I96S or cable if accidentally shorted. I suspect a linux problem or a 7i96 hw problem but i does not understand why they append after debian crash and with all fresh install. Mesa 7i96+7i85s Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; rohit269; Offline; Senior Member More. ) touchplate. The 7i96 card is a product of Mesa usa. bit is probably the bitfile you want (in 7i96. I’ll be running linuxcnc with the plasmac configuration, a mesa 7i96 ethernet breakout board and a mesa thcad-10 for torch height control. JT Last edit: 26 Mar 2023 22:25 by JT . Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. I also hooked up my oscilloscope to the step pin and the ground and there were no pulses coming out of the step pin of my mesa 7i96. Probe wiring depends on the probe type (tool touch off devices that make Installed linuxcnc 2. Mesa 7i96 to spindle FWD/REV control was created by mhd325ic I am use a 7i96 as 4-axis + PWM/DIR to control the spindle of a CNC milling machine. bit. Hi, A quick query, probably a silly question but wanted to get confirmation before continuing with this. 2 on Raspberry Pi 4B You might try cleaning the 7I96 RJ45 socket in case it's contaminated/corroded. I think I have the basic wiring to the board figured out, but I am struggling to figure how to actually use the 7i96 configuration tool, Mesa 7i96 (3) Leadshine DM556 Motor Drivers 20 AMP 48v power supply (3) Nema 23 425oz steppers NOTE: this tool is for Master (yet to be released 2. Mesa 7i96+7i85s was created by rohit269. I have the network set up and talking with the Mesa card. Ordered a Mesa THCAD-10 and 7I96 STEP/IO Step & dir plus I/O daughtercard. 8) only. Posts: 2,719 Machine: Carve King. Next Previous. This To check the Mesa card configuration, in terminal enter : mesaflash --addr 10. I filled out the pnconfig wizard and I saw I have a few questions with regard to theses servo's and how to wire them up on a MESA 7i76e What is the best way to wire up these servos? They have ability LinuxCNC Forum. I can probably do this in the next day or so. Maybe a 7i85 or 7i85S on the 7i96 expansion connector. Setting up a basic Z height touch off probe with a MESA 7i96 This is what I did to get a Z Touch Off probe working with my Mesa 7i96: In the same folder that contains the . The 7I96 I retrofit my machine for LinuxCNC using a Mesa 7i96. 250 G0 X0. The 6I24 is a low profile one lane PCIE card (available with low profile and standard brackets, low profile bracket shown here) Firmware modules are provided for hardware step generation, quadrature encoder counting, PWM I'm replacing the GRBL Arduino board with a Mesa 7i96 and I'm now in the process of configuring the 7i96 and looking for some configuration Fusion 360 API python & C++ scripting, Linuxcnc, mesa 5i25/7i76 breakout board. At the command: "mesaflash --device 7i96 --addr LinuxCNC Forum. Replied by jools on topic Using the 7i96 configuration tool. And you are looking at example sample configurations that came with Linuxcnc. Is there any way to set scale using 7i96 configuration tool? 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. 08 Jan 2024 23:19 #290246 by jtrantow. bin 7i96s_7i78d. With a SPINX1 card, now 7i96 can control spindle actions of setup speed and directions. The 7I96S uses an Efinix FPGA so you would need the I have a Sherline motor with speed controller that I am trying to set up with my Linux CNC with Mesa 7i96 card. Step rates up to 10 MHz are supported. Mesa Configuration Tools Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; BigJohnT; Topic Author; Offline; Administrator I just finished adding the expanded I/O selection to the smart serial cards in the 7i96 Configuration Tool now to add them to the 7i95 Configuration Tool. scale -1 setp hm2_7i96. Mesa's 25 pin daughtercards or standard parallel port breakout boards allow almost unlimited I/O options including additional quadrature or absolute encoder inputs, step/dir or PWM/dir Installing Mesa 7i96 Configuration Tool for Linuxcnc V2. 2kW). I am about to buy a Mesa 7i92 or 7i96 the next days. Mesa 7I96 Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; dbanks; Offline; Senior Member More. Toggle Navigation Remember Advanced Configuration. It will be driving a Mesa 7i96 card. JT Please Log in or Create an account to join Dang that is old, there is an Intel 386EX processor in it ! That was 1991 or 2 ! The easiest way, ditch everything, get 3 drives, even the cheap 10 $ ones will do, just avoid TB6450 something something. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput Dear folks, I have a mesa 7i96s and want to set up 5 encoders and a pktUART Modbus connection. I thought I’d share my notes, which would be helpful to anyone considering alternative controls (I’ve seen Masso, Mesa 7i96 Installing to Run was created by TERA360. Parport address is used only with Mesa parport card, the 7i43. Also, is it safe to assume that my understanding of the encoder on the Mesa 7i96 is wrong? From my limited understanding I assumed that the Mesa card would act as an encoder. update servo-thread addf pwmgen. Hope it is OKAY) I have table scheme XXYZ (i need two motors on x-axis because table quite wide 1750 mm). This should include Mesa 7i96S support so the instructions to compile mesaflash will become redundant for versions > 11 I will test the Debian 13 package tomorrow to make sure the issues I found yesterday are resolved. 6. You will need more than just a 7i96S if you want linear-encoder feedback to LinuxCNC as the 7i96 only has a single encoder channel (generally intended for use by the spindle). control-type 1 # velocity mode setp hm2_7i96. I would like to utilize the outputs of the Mesa to trigger a relay to provide power to the palm router, no speed control, just on and off via the M-codes. f7d1c37ffd-1_source. (nkp216 gmail) -cut a DB25 cable and wire it to Mesa step/dir headers, that is it. I have already flashed Hey everybody, as the title suggests I am trying to setup Modus between my Mesa 7i96s and my VFD (Stepperonline H100/EV50 Series - Page 2. This connector is to be wired to a dedicated port at the control computer. 09 May 2023 16:56 #271039 by PCW. I’m closely mirroring @uthayne The Mesa 7i96 needs a 5V supply. Install a 5. Edit: Wrong info, Mesa 7i96S does have spindle VFD output, Mesa 7i96 had not. Toggle Navigation Remember Me Log in Forgot Login? Sign up Index; Recent Topics; Search; www. 7i96S has VFD spindle control, spindle encoder inputs, 4 high current outputs and 2 lower current but high isolation outputs. Jumper W9 selects between the two flash memories. JT's 7I96 configuration tool: so after years of fighting with computers and parallel ports I have decided to get myself a Mesa 7i96. Mesa 7i96 Output Wiring Start; Prev; 1; 2; 3; Next; End; 1; 2; 3; xnaron; Offline; Senior Member More. Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. 8 Mesa 7i96 Configuration Tool. org; Hardware & Machines. I filled out the pnconfig wizard and I saw I am about to buy a Mesa 7i92 or 7i96 the next days. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION EXPANSION CONNECTOR 5V POWER The 7I96S has the option to supply 5V power to the breakout board connected to its expansion connector (P1). This is my normal working procedure. 7i96 Configuration Help Oct 8, 2020 2:19:38 GMT . US$119. Mesa 7i96 Optically isolated relay module wiring was created by xnaron. Advanced Configuration. (from 7i96 to 7i96s) (you need to select the ini card name substitution option). 5Amp Palm router. I think that is the only difference, besides I/O. I don't understand why 1) I get such a low voltage, and 2) I get I'm replacing the GRBL Arduino board with a Mesa 7i96 and I'm now in the process of configuring the 7i96 and looking for some configuration settings. Replied by Thanks for the help from you and PCW. bit and 7i96_7i85d. 7. Toggle Navigation Send me configuration files (archive of the entire folder), I will write a component for you. Auto login Firmware is the "code" on the FPGA, there is no need to change this. My configuration is working as far as I can home and jog all three axis successfully. Typically, you would use pncconf or JT's 7i96 configuration tool to create a configuration file set for the 7I96 and go from there. out0. Jumper settings on the drives are set to 5. Please Log in or I need a sanity check on wiring the 7i96 Output. So following talla83 youtube videos I got myself the efinity toolchain and started my experiments: Now I am trying to configure the 7i96 to ruin the motors. The table is finally starting to look like something. I got the logic correct. Never mind the naming, it is modified from a 7i96 config, things you should probably LinuxCNC is a control method that runs on either an Intel/AMD PC or Raspberry Pi 4, and is paired with either a parallel breakout board (bob) or ethernet connected Mesa 7i76e or 7i96. Starting the system which powers up my mesa board and everyting boots up correct and all led's behave as expected. Try to break your maching programs into as many manageably sidezed sub operations as you can, and lay them out in a way and in a order that makes restarting easier. Quote My 3-axis mill operated for over a year with LC 2. BigJohnT; Topic I am subscribing to this. One of the videos I watched stated to start with a basic config and then change it as you go along to expand operations. ini files I created a file called ztouch. Welcome to my attempt to gather all the needed information for a succesful deployment of LinuxCNC and a Mesa 7i96 card. I have try to install the latest version either with "sudo LinuxCNC 2. Mesa Configuration Tools. My spindle work with a PWM signal, the output pin of my MESA 7i96 go to imput Greetings everyone, I want to use the ohmic component to change my plasma table from float switch to one of ohmic sense, so I investigated I need to write the firmware 7i96pl. First you have to build your config for your 7i96, using the configuration tool and save it. I am trying to configure the steps of my motor and the movement, configure all the parameters of my belt and pulley and it is ok, Mesa 7i96 Driver TB6600 Motor Nema 23 Start; Prev; 1; Next; End; 1; paulsao; Topic Author; Offline; Elite Member More Connected yellow and green, now i need to configure in linuxcnc Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation. Thanks that did it. com/jethornton/7i96Installing 7i96 Configuration Tool The Mesa Configuration Tool creates LinuxCNC configuration files for 5i24, 5i25, 6i25, 7i76e, 7i80db, 7i80hd, 7i92, 7i92T, 7i93, 7i95, 7i96, 7i96S, 7i97 and 7i98. You can always add encoder interface afterwards shoud you need it, I myself use 7i76e with a 7i85s and like that a lot. Then I tried to get the WiFi working. Mesa 7I96 was created by dbanks. If I connect input common to CL86T ALM+ and input 1 to CL86T ALM-, I get -0. 10 --write 7i96_7i85sd. The Mesa configuration pages allow one to utilize different firmwares. I need a sanity Here is a configuration that includes 4 MPG encoder inputs on the first 8 pins of P1 (26 pin header pins 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8): File Attachment: I hadn't seen that example in the 7i96. In my case I'm driving the Mesa encoder inputs differentially but I don't think that's relevant as long as the Mesa board is jumpered to match. Sir, please provide me correct firmware file for solving this problem. 6 watching Forks. 10. DB25M-IDC26 CABLE 18" DB25M My setup is Tower i7-4th 16GB 1TB SSD, Nvidia GT 730 Win10 PC , and a Philips 242B9T 24" Touch Screen Monitor IP54 dust and Water Resistant and a remote start switch with usb. PCW; Online; Moderator More. bit try mesaflash --help. i tried changing the step/dir timing with no success. Gunna strap a plasma torch on it. The part I'm struggling with is the mesa modbus config file especially the addresses. 0~pre0 HEAD) + Mesa 7i96 card + basic stepper config This is what I expected to happen: No issues This is what happened instead: On random interv 7i96, LinuxCNC. 10: Hardware address: 00:60:1b:16:01:99 Use Pncconfig Wizard update your config (if you have used Pncconf Wizard) or build a new test configuration with a Spindle on StepGen3 (0 - 2 for XYZ and 3 for your Spindle). I filled out the pnconfig wizard and I saw 7i96 did not have VFD spindle control but does have spindle encoder inputs, 6 high current outputs, the rest is the same. Things that I notice & happen-When I run the software the info panel reports LinuxCNC version 2. I have everything installed as per the usual instructions - Debian Stretch with pre-empt -rt, LinuxCNC 2. 1/8 scope host lo I also have the 7i96 configuration tool downloaded and working. i now have leds. 38 forks Report repository Releases 14 tags. zip from mesa) For a lathe config to share the same 7I96 but with the lathe connected to the parallel BOB you have to make a config that uses the stepgen numbers PnCconf is capable of configuring machines that have up to two Mesa boards and three parallel ports. Replied by PCW on topic Steppers not moving, 7i96. bin configuration has: 9 step/dir channels (5 on 7I96 and 4 on 7I85S) 2 sserial channels (1 on 7I96S and 1 on 7I85S) 5 encoders (1 on 7I96s and 4 on 7I85S) Note that the encoders are multiplexed so each interface pin supports 2 encoder pins. Yes, a 7I76E (or 7I96) is a combined FPGA/controller card and breakout The 7I92 is just the FPGA/controller part and needs a Mesa or parallel port compatible breakout board if not used with a integrated drive/Breakout like a Gecko G540 or Leadshine MX3660/4660 We may have 7I96S's by the end of May The 7I96S is a 7I96 with a different (and actually available) FPGA It also has some changes: 1 Ethernet ESD protection to make it a bit more rugged in plasma applications The Mesa configuration pages allow one to utilize different firmwares. hal and in that file, I found the following section that looks like it hm2: loading Mesa HostMot2 driver version 0. This option should only be enabled for Mesa I've been setting up a new LinuxCNC installation - my very first after using Mach3 for some years. The estop button and screen controls seem to work ok but I am not getting a change on pin 14 with 24 volts on. Is it possible to simulate a Mesa 7i96 with a Arduino etc so as to be able fool the PC into thinking it has a 7i96 connected. Is there any way to set scale using 7i96 configuration tool? Hi, i have my CNC almost finished, in the absence of configuring the spindle. the 7i96 is pinned out to 10. I thought I’d share my notes, which would be helpful to anyone considering alternative controls (I’ve seen Masso, Acorn, and Mach4 all mentioned on here): I’ll keep updating as I figure out new things. x rt-kernel on a recent Debian based distro Install and run linuxcnc (git 2. Skip to content. That is, if one flash memory is inadvertently corrupted, the other one can be used to boot the 7I76E, allowing the corrupted flash memory to be re-written. Trying to wire in CL86t closed loop stepper driver alarm into a mesa input. A Mesa_Modbus configuration file is actually a C header file and must conform to C syntax rules. bin 7i96s_7i85sd. Not true? Attachments: Last edit: 24 Feb 2020 18:24 by dzawacki. ngc Installed linuxcnc 2. 4’x4’+ cutting area. Mesa 7I96. Might take a day or two to actually show up after Replied by ihavenofish on topic MESA 7i96 and 7i77 k field power is on. Beware that this is not a 'proper' network connector. On your Servo Amp change or verify that location / position mode is active. Readme License. The problem that I am facing is that there are about 25% difference on linuxcnc rpm and spindle rpm. I've attached a screenshot of the available configuration files, unzipped from the file downloaded from the Mesa store. 03. do-pid-calcs servo-thread addf abs. Mode0 seems to be fine but when I try to change SSerial Mode to 1 or 2 I am getting this So after that I've struggled for quite a while trying to install 'Mesa configuration tool 2', took me a loooong while to see that it doesn't work on raspian 10. Custom properties. 25 Feb 2020 01:25 - 25 Feb 2020 01:26 #158429 by Project_Hopeless. linuxcnc_2. Contributors 16 + 2 contributors An example Mesa 7i96 config using the onboard hardware encoder is shown below. Parallel ports can only be used for simple low speed (servo rate) I/O. I have a situation where in need to mix both 5V and 24V voltage levels on the LinuxCNC 2. nxgucw zfonc pecrx veewfj xqucpj cotchsz unmd vzgg iary vknqq