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Sherline 3 Axis CNC Mill
This page is dedicated to the Sherline Model XXXX. I had a hard time finding information on the internet about bringing this mill up-to-speed and out of DOS with the latest CNC controllers. Fortunately, it can be done with nothing more than an old computer with a parallel port.
Software
CAD
CAM
CNC
Hardware
Feedrates
- Hardwood- 10“/min.
Drive Mechanism
- Stepper Motors @ 200steps/rev driving a lead screw with pitch of 10rev/in. (2000 steps/in)
- Maximum speed 15”/min on X-Y.
- Acceleration 15“/min.
- Maximum speed on 10”/min Z, 5“/min acceleration.
- Must enable sherline 1/2 step mode on Mach 3.
- To interface with spindle relay, map pin to port under “Output” signals tab, under Output #1. Make sure Spindle setup is correct.
Working Area
| X Travel | Y Travel | Z Travel |
|---|---|---|
| 8” | 3.5“ | Unknown |
Parallel Port
| Pin Number | Function | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Output |
| 2 | AC Relay- Top | Output |
| 3 | X Step | Output |
| 4 | X Direction (Inv) | Output |
| 5 | Y Step | Output |
| 6 | Y Direction (Inv) | Output |
| 7 | Z Step | Output |
| 8 | Z Direction (Inv) | Output |
| 9 | Unknown | Output |
| 10 | Unknown | Input |
| 11 | Unknown | Input |
| 12 | Unknown | Input |
| 13 | Unknown | Input |
| 14 | Unknown | Output |
| 15 | Unknown | Input |
| 16 | Unknown | Output |
| 17 | Unknown | Output |
DB9 Port
Used to connect limit switches and other accessories to the parallel port.
| Pin | Connection |
|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown |
sherline_3_axis_cnc_mill.txt · Last modified: 2014/10/21 19:39 by admin
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