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Title: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mrbean on May 10, 2006, 07:06:34 PM
Santini done the biz and got the MachBlue lathe set wrapped in the installer.  So we are go for launch.

We did find a few bits that weren't quite right, so if you've downloaded the SilverBlue theme it may be worth downloading again.  Some of the file paths were incorrect and the DRO's are missing the skins on a couple of screens.

Both the MachBlue, and SilverBlue are now fixed and should run ok.

As usual, let us know if you find any "Nasties"

Download link is here:

www.cnc-builder.co.uk/insomniax

Cheers.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mrbean on May 10, 2006, 07:11:58 PM
Oooh, Oooh.  Santini jabs me in the ribs......

I forgot some preview shots.  Quick, shoot me.

Here's a couple.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: ynneb on May 10, 2006, 09:52:23 PM
Yeh, blue still does it for me.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: santiniuk on May 14, 2006, 05:48:13 PM
I'm afraid the orignal MachBlue Turn screenset was missing the updated MPG screen.

The main installer file has been updated to include the new MPG screen.

(You will need to re-download the installer again)

Sorry about that.... Totally amateurs with the Lathe stuff.

Screenshot attached......

Any bugs or errors please shout up.....

Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: DAlgie on May 15, 2006, 10:21:17 PM
Me again.... (Hiding under my desk at this point...) Flyout screen looks great! The button jog buttons, at the bottom, the X axis ones don't seem to work, the Z axis does however. While on these buttons, would it be possible to reverse their positions so the X axis ones show as vertical on the screen, and the Z axis ones show as horizontal? This is how the arrow keys on the keyboard work and possibly is how a lathe is viewed. Note that I have posted this in the MachBlue post, I am actually using the MachSilver set.
        Dave.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: santiniuk on May 16, 2006, 04:51:40 AM
Dave,

Good to hear your thrashing things out with the Turn Screens....

It appears that your correct. The X axis Jog buttons are not working. On further checking I cannot see why they should be any different to the supplied Turn screenset.

We use OEM codes 307 & 308. which is what the original set uses. (But also doesn't seem to work as I see no change in DRO's)

Can you do us a favour and check the original set to see if the X axis works on that. It may be a call into ART.

The positions of X & Y could be changed although we presumed this was a standard (as the supplied layout uses this method)

I'll bribe Beano into creating a one off for you once we get the X axis sorted....

Cheers
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: DAlgie on May 17, 2006, 12:39:40 AM
I switched back to the original lathe screenset and tried the jog buttons on the flyout screen. No, the X axis buttons there don't work either. On the X and Z axis button switch, I believe it's this way because this was the same screen used from the mill screen, which is how it would be laid out on a mill. Please don't do a one off for me, if others here think it might be better switched then great, but I just want to help here, not make more work than the immense amount you guys have already done!
                  Dave.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on January 28, 2011, 08:27:52 AM
 ???
I am using the Blue Screenset for our lathe.
It is quite literally great and works fine.
There is one draw back to my application that I wouls like to change or have changed for me.
There is no indicator light for "single block" letting the operator know if it is active or not.
In the upper right corner of the screen there are the indicator lights there are two light I can live without.
Can someone please let me know if "single block" and an indicating light can be added to the light bar or if one that already exists can be changed.
Thank You,
Mark Hinde
Energy Resources Group Inc.
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on January 29, 2011, 11:09:22 AM
Use Screen4 or Mach screen to open the screenset then just double click the LED you wish to change and change from the drop down list or the OEM number to that used by Single Block LED, you can also add buttons and when you double click on them you can select their function, either by drop down list of by entering an OEM.
Their is a list of OEM codes in one of the sticky posts at the top of the General forum, its basically a downloadable version of whats on the wiki.
Hood
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on January 31, 2011, 10:39:22 AM
 ???
Thank you for your reply....I have dowmloaded screen4 and opened it up seems to work fine but I am still  confused on how to make the single step light appear active.
What I want is for the button to change color or have some indication of activation when depressed.
Thank You,
Mark
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on January 31, 2011, 02:36:58 PM
Place a LED on the screen where you want it then double click it and enter oem 82 and set the LED to the type you want, ie flashing or colour.

Hood
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on August 03, 2011, 09:28:59 AM
Hello Hood,
After many, many months away from this retro-fit I am now back at it as of yesterday.
Altho I am pretty computer savy I cannot remember how to open up the blue screenset to edit to my application.
I have three tweeks I would like to make to the blue set for our lathe here.
Features I need added: how do I make the single block appear active when in single mode either with a light or color change, how do I add a spindle reverseing button, and finally I will need a button to activate an optional stop M01.
These three features will finalize this retro fit and get the brass off of my big butt.
I would really appreciate any of your help and also would be willing to reimburse you if you were to say make these changes for me and email me the screenset ready to use.
If you are not able to do this for me where can I find the editing software. I have screen tweek installed but it makes a garbled mess of the blue screenset when I open it up.
Mark Hinde
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on August 04, 2011, 10:36:40 AM
Attach a screenshot of where you want the buttons and I will add them and also a LED for single block. I wont do anything fancy, it will just be plain buttons so if you want more than that I can tell you how to add them yourself.
Hood
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on August 26, 2011, 08:30:37 AM
Hello Hood,
I was unable to copy a screenset with the changes I would like made but the changes are easily explained.
On the cycle screen I would like an led indicator for single block showing it is activated and where the "FROM HERE" button is 
I would like it replaced with an "M01" button with a led indicator showing it is active when in use, if you could reposition the M01 button closer to cycle start and feedhold it would be great if not then the "FROM HERE" location is fine for the button as long as it is available to use.
Both current button locations are fine as is as long as they are active and have indicators to show when they are active.
These two changes would put us in operation.
Sorry it took sooo long to reply back but my company has had me on the road for the last few weeks...fun, fun, fun!
All I need is a downloadable working screenset with the two changes listed.
I am lost as far as placing buttons and getting them to function on my own, GOD knows I have spent many hours at this pc trying to do this that is why I have been bugging you...for this I apologize.
You have the best screenset available on the forum as far as I have found, it is practical, simple, and easy on the eyes.
I really appreciate your help and want to thank you for assisting me.
Mark Hinde
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on August 31, 2011, 08:50:58 AM
Hello Hood,
I was wondering if you were able to look at my last message bout adding two features for my lathe.
If your able to do this please let me know if not I will keep trying on my end to add the features.
Thank You,
Mark
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on August 31, 2011, 04:43:01 PM
Sorry never got a notification that you had replied so I missed it until now.
Will download the blue screen and see what I can do.
Hood
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on August 31, 2011, 04:53:18 PM
Thank You Hood...really appreciate it.
Mark
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on August 31, 2011, 05:09:15 PM
Ok here you go, place the screenset in your main Mach folder then open Mach and load it from the View menu, you will need to drop the list down and choose Turn files as in first screenshot and then choose the Mustang screenset as in second screenshot.

The LEDs are not that pretty as its just a quick job and I couldnt easily  change the button text on the next line button as its an image and I would have to redo the whole image of that page. I dont do my screensets that way as its much easier to make individual images for buttons and if you want to change them you only have one to change instead of a whole page worth of image.

Hopefully it will do what you want.
Hood
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: mustangs1133 on September 01, 2011, 07:25:55 AM
downloaded the file you sent into the mach3 folder and it came in perfectly but there are no changes to it.
Iit seems to be the standard machblue screen no additions or changes took.....not sure whats goin on.
Mark
Title: Re: Mach3Turn - 1st 'Beta' release of the MachBlue Screenset for lathes
Post by: Hood on September 01, 2011, 07:32:11 AM
Just downloaded it from the link I put up and its fine, see screenshot. Sounds like either I added the buttons to the wrong page or you have not loaded the MustangsMachBlue.lset

Hod