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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2014, 08:26:43 AM »
ok,

Here is the exe compiled to an x86 processor AND another zip file with manual install instructions if that and the options below fail.

Place this exe in the MAD installer folder you downloaded, it will ask you to over-write the one you have in there, say yes...

NOTE, here are two possible exe installer options try one then the other:
if they fail, see option 3). manual install

Option 1).
Right click the exe, pick properties, and then pick "compatibility" mode for what ever XP and service pack your running apply it, and then run the exe installer, if that fails, see option 2).

Option 2).
It is compiled under dot Net 4.5, so you may need to upgrade to that version.
then try again, if you have 4.5 or higher already installed, and option 1 above did not work,
then ignore this option.

Option 3). (Manual Install)
If both options above fail, then using the attached manual install instructions PDF,
follow those 5 instructions to copy/paste the files and folders to the places they belong.

Scott

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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2014, 09:46:12 PM »
Scott,

The Manual install worked perfectly !!

Thank you for your speedy response....!

else
My machine spat the dummy when I tried the other methods described.
XP does not support .net 4.5...
This machine is a .net 3.5, 32 bit XP Pro svc pack3 build with only mach and cad cam apps installed - not connected to the internet and virus free.

BTW did you update the x86 MAD.exe file version?
Regardless of what "compatibility mode... still get "mad4installer.exe  is not a valid Win32 application" error.

Thanks again ... now time to make chips.

Charles



 
 

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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2014, 08:01:39 AM »
ok, thanks glad your up!
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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #13 on: January 20, 2015, 04:38:53 AM »
Hi Scott,

Is there an update for Mad4Mach as it kills the Mach4Hobby r-2178 install when I load my existing Mad4Mach lic
It looks like the Mach4 machine ID routine has been changed... again ...
Do I need to apply for another Mad4Mach lic?

Thanks again
Charles

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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #14 on: January 20, 2015, 11:05:05 AM »
Oh Wow!!

It looks like the mcLua call to get PC ID has changed DRASTICALLY (along with needing a New Mach4 Hobby lic., as of 75). I will have to look into this, and get a new Lic solution.......
instead of a single PC ID returning, it appears the mcLua call now returns several...

I get to it later this week probably, kind of crushed at the moment..

Scott
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MAD4MACH version 2.0 (for 75 and up)
« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2015, 11:10:54 AM »
Charles and Others…..

MAD 4 Mach up-date v 2.0:

Due to the way the PCID is now returned in mcLua, if you’re running
MAD on Mach4 version 75 or higher (or until the next SDK change),
You will need to run this version.

New “Inputs” where also added per the changes in Mach4:
•   Resume/P1    (P1 = Probe1)
•   ExtHm/P2    (ExtHm = External Home, P2 = Probe2)
•   Probe3   

You will need to send me your PCID number that is generated by this version (2.0)
So, I can send you back a new license, which goes in Mach4’s native license file.
The number may be several numbers separated by spaces, copy/paste them all
To me in your email.

NOTE1:  It is my understanding that the PCID returns the numbers according to
Number of NIC cards, and other PC Hardware identifiers.
So, if you add NICs, make a Mobo change, change CPU, to your MAD-Puter,
after you get this new lic. You will have to send me a new PCID since,
It is generated from those things.

NOTE2: The “MAD4Mach InstallV2-0” zip folder now also has the “Manual Install”
Instructions in the Zip, in-case the installer doesn’t work for you due to dot net issues,
Or you just want to drag/drop stuff yourself.   

The Software installer is still called: “MAD4installer.exe” so run it, if you’re
Not needing/wanting to do a manual install.

//////////******* EDIT *******//////////// 1/22/2015
When you send the PCID in your email, please paste it a ONE long line,
NOT two or more lines.. The "Spaces/Spacing" matters.
Please send to my email: PoppaBear(The At Symbol)Hughes.net

Scott
« Last Edit: January 22, 2015, 11:16:12 AM by poppabear »
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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #16 on: February 18, 2015, 08:45:14 AM »
Scott,

This looks like something that will be handy to have as I start porting over to MACH4. I see that it is now licensed and attached in some way to the MACH4 license which has apparently gone thru some changes as well.

I have a MACH4 license, but have never 'installed' or 'activated' or whatever is needed since I have not been using MACH4. I decided to convert my controller completely to TCP under MACH3 and then port to MACH4. Having now completed that task, I am going to dig up the MACH4 Modbus thread we had going and get it going again with my MACH4 porting effort.

So two questions:

1) How do I acquire a license for MAD4MACH and  . .

2) Can you provide the steps I need to take to get everything fired up (just the licensing issues). Or, direct me to the proper resource if you are not able to get me going. Note I am on 64bit Win7 pro, so the issues noted earlier would not be an issue.

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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #17 on: February 18, 2015, 09:33:26 AM »
see thread directly above yours....
Download zip, read the read me and users manual.
run the installer FROM where you unzipped the folder (i.e. desktop).
it will install it, open M4 pick the Mad profile, goto the Mad tab at bottom
hit any button, it will pop up your PC ID, follow the instructions (see thread above you).
That's it.

READ the users manual that is in the ZIP... It goes through things you need to do/know about
setting up the Modbus both serial and TCP.

Scott
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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #18 on: February 18, 2015, 03:03:34 PM »
Scott.

Looks like I got ahead of myself.  :-[  I already downloaded the zip, but did nothing with it thinking I would need a license to install it.

Now I will do my homework and follow the instructions provided. I have had TCP Modbus working with MACH4 since just after the 'beta' release, but I'm sure you have discovered many ways to get the most out of it, so I'm looking forward to reading all of your stuff. I can see that you and others have been busy demystifying the processes.

And I want to make sure to thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Thank You!
« Last Edit: February 18, 2015, 03:08:14 PM by simpson36 »

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Re: MAD4MACH is released!! Try it out, and see what you think!
« Reply #19 on: February 20, 2015, 07:17:34 PM »
Well, I have build 2214 installed and MACH4 will not run any g-code at all, so I will need to get that figured out before I can move forward with much of anything.

This machine is 64bit Win7Pro and everything should work so far as I know . . . but . .

Mach3 often refuses to run subroutines and now MACH4 won't run G-code at all, including the sample Roadrunner. All I have to work with is a Lua error that is too vague to be usefull.

 >:(