Electronic Lead Screw Project

[ZanParticipant @zan]

I think he mentioned removing the //. And adding it to another line So that depends on your own setup. I didn’t have time to fiddle yesterday so that’s the task for today! anything is worth a try. Thanks Phil.

[ZanParticipant @zan]

That’s exactly what I used to wire it up.

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hi Phil,

Thanks for your help.
I've tested the board and as far as I can understand it works well. The voltages are correct and once mounted on the TI board, the power already reaches LED1 and LED3.

It happened to me the same as to Zan ("the display connector pins projection under the board fouls and shorts into one of the small jumpers on the board if it's pushed fully home&quot, but tomorrow I will cut the pin concerned so that the assembly stay robust.

If it wasn't for Zan's message I would still not be aware of the problem, because I don't have the display yet so I can understand what's going on…

For those who have not yet assembled the board and since the terminal block once assembled covers some of the information printed on the board, it may be a good idea to take note of that information before mounting for ease of use.

Dias Costa

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hi Phil,

I already flashed the TI board but because I don't have the display (which I already ordered), I couldn't see the output. There were no error messages, but I would be more confident if I could see any output …
Can I use an "LCD Display and Keypad Shield" for Arduino?
If so, which pins to use in the shield?

The Arduino shield, identical to mine, can be viewed here: https://www.osepp.com/electronic-modules/shields/45-16-2-lcd-display-keypad-shield

Thanks in advance
Dias Costa

[LimpetParticipant @limpet]

Well my encoder arrived today, I wasn't expecting for at least another couple of weeks, so I nearly have all the bits to bench test, it's getting all exciting.

[ZanParticipant @zan]

Doubtful . It may work if you have the same 4 connections, but the ti software from clough42 is specific to the led n key board . My led n key board came in two days so why risk it?

have you got the stepper turning? Still working on mine, but I suspect a drippy joint on the interface board. I’m going to check the ti board with a led conjecture to the gpio

[ZanParticipant @zan]

Posted by Zan on 30/12/2019 17:21:45:

but I suspect a drippy joint on the interface board

? Drippy? I typed dry But it won’t let me edit!

[Phil GrantParticipant @philgrant54580]

Posted by Limpet on 30/12/2019 17:20:42:

Well my encoder arrived today, I wasn't expecting for at least another couple of weeks, so I nearly have all the bits to bench test, it's getting all exciting.

I put your kits in the postbox this morning 😁

Phil

[Phil GrantParticipant @philgrant54580]

Posted by dcosta on 30/12/2019 17:15:49

Can I use an "LCD Display and Keypad Shield" for Arduino?
If so, which pins to use in the shield?

Thanks in advance
Dias Costa

As far as I know this wouldn't work with this display without changes to the code, the structure of the display is completely different to the key n LED display, not sure about the interface without reading the spec's.

Phil

[LimpetParticipant @limpet]

You're a gent Phil many thanks- looks like I'll have to quickly finish the 3 phase motor inverter upgrade for the ML7 so I can play

 

Edit typo

Edited By Limpet on 30/12/2019 19:33:37

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hi Zan,

Thanks for your help.

Zan: My led and key board came in two days so why risk it?
DC: I hope the one I ordered takes only two days to arrive … Usually it takes longer.

Zan: Have you got the stepper turning?
DC: I haven't reached that stage yet.

Dias Costa

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hi Phil,

Thanks for your help.

Phil: As far as I know this wouldn't work with this display without changes to the code, the structure of the display is completely different to the key n LED display, not sure about the interface without reading the spec's.
DC: I will wait for the arrival of the Led and key display.

Dias Costa

[PekkaNFParticipant @pekkanf]

Does anybody have STL for the LED/button control box?

I have ordered aluminium box, but it takes some time to get it. Might as well to print one in meantime.

I have control board and 3D printed buttons and lid, only missing the boxy part.

https://www.model-engineer.co.uk/albums/member_album.asp?a=52187

[Jason CundallParticipant @jasoncundall54270]

Here’s the links to my modified front panel and spacer – the led & key that I purchased from Ebay had a different hole spacing to James’s.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3904034

you can follow the link to his thingiverse page from mine as it’s a remix of his original – and that has a box that you can print that matches the dimensions of the metal article. The you tube links below show my install on a Axminster / Sieg sc4.

https://youtu.be/Z6SntGj5sPE

https://youtu.be/lNFqjpXHLy4
https://youtu.be/Yq_rMzeSS1s

 

cheers,

 

jason.

 

Edited By Jason Cundall on 10/01/2020 09:53:12

[PekkaNFParticipant @pekkanf]

Thank you Jason,

I found your and Clough42, in Thingiverse, but could not find the box from either of them.

I'll check the youtube vids, I am sure they are useful.

BR,

Pekka

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Hello everyone.

Upon arrival of the "LED and key display", by my mistake, I "burned" the board F280049C. No longer lit LED1 and LED3 and no smoke was produced.
Before the error, it seemed to be working fine showing information on the display.
The error could have been one of two:
a – having powered the USB port from a bad power source or,
b – trying to use stepp motor driver TB6560 i may have made the wrong connections.

Then I ordered another board that has arrived and it works.

Now I have some questions:
1 – In the "LED and key display" the button S1 is not used? I searched the Claugh42 movies and found no answer.
2 – I have used the stepp motor driver TB6560 for other purposes.
Can I use it temporarily in assembly? Has anyone tried it?
3 – I do not have a 3D printer to make the box for the display. Does anyone know where I can buy one that suits the purpose?

Best regards,

Dias Costa

[Jason CundallParticipant @jasoncundall54270]

Dias,

box can be purchased here.
https://www.digikey.co.uk/product-detail/en/bud-industries/CU-124-G/377-1932-ND/439209

as for the led & key module, all buttons are used accept number 7. The up down buttons use buttons 6 & 8, and 7 is unused to allow a little more room between them.

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Jason,

Thanks for the help and information on where I can buy the display case.
Since I don't have a 3D printer and my milling machine is not a CNC, I won't be able to do a decent job of drilling the holes and engraving the words on the box lid so that it looks good and essentially functional.
I can see in your work that the holes and writing on the lid of the box was very well done. Could you please tell me if it was your job or if there is any way to buy it?
If I can't buy the box ready made, I'll have to look for some other solution that will never be as perfect and functional as yours.

Best Regards
Dias Costa

[Jason CundallParticipant @jasoncundall54270]

Dias, it’s my work, remodelled from James’s files. My key panel had different hole spacing, so I modified the 3D model accordingly.

the label is easily printable, and avoids any engraving. Mine was done on weatherproof / oil-proof laser labels, but I guess it could be done on an inkjet if you where to laminate or put something over the top of it to avoid oil taking the ink off.

laser labels: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071XNWHLZ

[Phil GrantParticipant @philgrant54580]

Dias,

I can 3D print you the top cover, I bought the metal case and lid off ebay and as I don't own a milling machine I 3D printed the top,

If you get the case and Confirm the measurements I will print and send you a top, no problem.

Phil

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Jason,

Thanks for your help.
I didn't know about the existence of that material for making labels. It will surely be of use to me.
Thanks for the information.
Could you please tell me if you made the green cover for the buttons or if you got them in another way?
And if you bought them, can you tell me where?

Thanks in advance
Dias Costa

[dcostaParticipant @dcosta]

Phil,

Thank you for your help and for the offer, which I accept, to 3D print a lid for the metal box I am going to buy.

If the box you use is right for you, it will also be good for me. So, in order for me to buy the box, please tell me the address on Ebay where you bought yours.
So, if my "LED and key buttyons" is the same as yours, the dimension issue will be overcome.

I bought the LED and key buttons that I have here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392211641011
At this address you will find an image with some measurements of it.

Did you use any cover for the buttons, as Clough and Jason did, or did you leave them in plain view coming out of the holes?

Thanks
Dias Costa

[ZanParticipant @zan]

For the labels google water slide decals. You print the artwork onto a special paper. This is then varnished with two coat car top spray varnish from Halfords. Soak in water and the decal will slide off and you gently manoeuvre it into position and gently firm down. Finally spray varnish to seal the lot. It’s very straightforward but practise on scrap first. I tried to see what happened without the spray on the decal, when soaked, it disintegrated to mush. The paper is very cheap compared to what you use!

it gives truly excellent results

dacosta, , I suggested earlier that turning top hat type buttons  which can go through drilled holes will work so they won’t pop out.  Phil indicated the spring on the led board buttons will be sufficient to return it, but obviously you will need to check the sizes with care.  Use plastic if possible, you don’t want any conduction from damp fingers. 

Edited By Zan on 21/01/2020 15:02:28

Edited By Zan on 21/01/2020 15:06:57

[Phil GrantParticipant @philgrant54580]

Dias,

Here is the link to the box I bought, it is the 1590B version

Ebay Link

Phil

[Jason CundallParticipant @jasoncundall54270]

Posted by dcosta on 21/01/2020 14:51:28:

Jason,

Thanks for your help.
I didn't know about the existence of that material for making labels. It will surely be of use to me.
Thanks for the information.
Could you please tell me if you made the green cover for the buttons or if you got them in another way?
And if you bought them, can you tell me where?

Thanks in advance
Dias Costa

I printed them in flexible material. The files are on the clough42’s thingiverse page.

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