Hi, Just had my starmill . circuit board fixed (£75) and machine switches on and stays on now. But have a remote fault.(it was working) I have the Fanuc software and license. the tool changer has the drive and sensors connected but that's all. A project for some one...... any offers £ I can arrange ...

Hi All, I have traced a fault on this board can anyone help or point me to help thanks gerry http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/gerrythewelshman/IMG_0371_zps9a0ce306.jpg http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/gerrythewelshman/th_IMG_0371_zps9a0ce306.jpg <a href="http://s163.photobucket.com/use...

Hi, I now have my machine communicating and zero returning . But I have a problem which I thought was an earth fault. my machine was switching off my main power trip after 3mins ish. but now it switches off my house trip switch after 1min. I ran a new earth to ground nearer the machine and disconnec...

Hi Martin,
I do not have a disc it just open my computer and press 2 for Denford.

Hi Martin,
Great if I can disconnect the tool changer.
where/how would I find this file.

Hi all, My Starmill has a broken tool changer and I have photos of the remaining 3 bits. As I try to datum the machine it gets to the changer and the motor starts to revolve looking for a sequence of events. What can I do (the order)to pass the Datum test. below are the photos http://i163.photobucke...

Hi all, My Starmill has a broken tool changer and I have photos of the remaining 3 bits. As I try to datum the machine it gets to the changer and the motor starts to revolve looking for a sequence of events. What can I do (the order)to pass the Datum test. below are the photos http://i163.photobucke...

Thanks for your help Martin,

I have finely made a correct 25 /7 (i hope) wire with
your drg.

My next step is to try it.

I bought the Starmill off an old CNC guy(he died 3 yrs ago) his grandson does'nt want to know it.
so I am hoping to breath life back into it.

Thanks
gerry

Just bought an old Starmill the cable from the computer 25 pin (good)has a broken other end which was round and has 4 wires red, black, white ,yellow. the machine has a RS232 sticker next to it. here are some photos http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304/gerrythewelshman/electrics_zps742a5b0e.jpg h...

Hi here are my wires

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http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t304 ... 12d5ab.jpg

Thanks
gerry

Hi Again,
Am I reading your drg. wrong.
I have 4 wires red, black, white ,yellow. which come from
the rs232.
I can only see red and blue on your drg
could you put me right in laymans terms.

Sorry if i'm a pain
Gerry

Hi Martin,
Can't find the pinouts in the download
am I missing something?

Gerry

Hope this helps not tried this before

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Hi Martin,
It is original with the machine out of its book :1989 serial no. R.M. 19098A1
serial for the electronics 44.

Hi All,
Just bought an old Starmill the cable from the computer 25 pin (good)has a broken
other end which was round and has 4 wires red, black, white ,yellow.
the machine has a RS232 sticker next to it.

can you help with what I do and where I find one

Thanks
Gerry