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MachPro General Discussion / RapidChange DustBoot

« Last post by cd_edwards on August 22, 2026, 04:35:27 PM »

With the standard RCATC linear magazine, you are unable to keep the dust boot on the spindle. So, a removable one is required. On my github repo you will find the dock, ring and upper boot stl's for a 80mm spindle with 4in dust hose. Magnets in 6x3 size are needed for attaching the ring to the top boot as well as the ring to the dock.. Also to help with the seal and to make it nicer when it snaps together I used some 1mm self adhesive foam tape around both the ring and top boot, where they meet. I've included the functions I use for autoload/unload of the dust boot with M112/M113 for remove and add. I've been using this for several months and this works extremely well.


https://github.com/cdedwards/80mm-Dust-Shoe

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Probes and Tool Setters / Probe Table Mount for autoload

« Last post by cd_edwards on August 22, 2026, 04:27:44 PM »

I seen a video on a facebook page where they autoloaded a 3d touch probe, stopped and added the USB-C cable and then proceeded to probe a part. I have a github setup, where you print a new collet nut (bigger than the probe body), a nut catcher, a table mount and finally a cover over everything.
A 40mm diameter by 30mm compression spring is needed along with several bolts in M5 and M3 size. screw in insert for your wood spoilboard for M5 bolts and two heatset inserts to attach the cover. 3 4mm balls are needed to "catch" the collet as it spins. You do not need high speed when loading
the probe. All of this requires a macro for loading and unloading.

https://github.com/cdedwards/Auto-Probe-Load-Holder

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: M31 control

« Last post by paul.stephens on August 21, 2026, 04:06:12 PM »

We are tackling this issue in a support ticket. I will post results once the root cause is found.

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: BUG? Axis A not homed... but I have no A axis

« Last post by paul.stephens on August 21, 2026, 04:05:02 PM »

Sweet deal, glad to hear that!

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: Couple pre-purchase questions

« Last post by paul.stephens on August 21, 2026, 04:04:26 PM »

Hi,

Sorry for the delay in response.

In terms of EtherCAT, we ask that you provide the ESI files for your hardware so that they may be integrated into our library. There are tools that can add the ESI file, but it can be a bit complicated, as not every device is standardized in their EtherCAT communications.

When it comes to reading a Analog input, we do have a couple of methods that can be used for a THC.
The ArcPRO can take that 0-10v signal from your Plasma, and convert that to a THC adjust on the hardware level.
We can also pair with a EtherCAT device to take a Analog Input, The SoftHC (Software Based Height Controller) can take it from there. The software based HC will not react as fast as hardware will, but it can be done. 
My recommendation at this point is to wait a little bit on the plasma machine if you can, for some of the bugs to get worked out, as we have completely revamped how we handle plasma. 

Unfortunately at this time, there is no "Upgrade Path" for licenses. A method in the future to be able to do so, will be considered. At this time, however, it will be a significant undertaking to create the systems to do such.

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German / Mach4 und Handrad WHB04B-6

« Last post by StallionP51 on August 21, 2026, 04:49:44 AM »

Hallo zusammen,

auf die Gefahr hin, dass das ein alter Hut ist und alle Probleme in Thread Xy schon gelöst sind, stelle ich hier eine funktionierende Konfig für das XCH Handrad WHB04B-6 ein.
Da ich ein fauler Hund bin, habe ich das Ganze von der KI zusammen fassen lassen. Die Datei ist im Anhang.
In der Konfigurtation mit den dort genannten Softwareständen läuft das Handrad pefekt, auch in metrischen Einheiten.
Ich habe zwei Tage herumexperimentiert und diese Lösung dann gefunden. Es ist übrigens vollkommen egal ob man mit dem Ethernet Smoothstepper von Warp9 arbeitet. Das Handrad wird in Mach 4 eingebunden und nicht in den Smoothstepper!
Ich hoffe es hilft dem Einen oder Anderen. Es erspart zumindest Zeit.

Gruß Thomas
 

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Post Processors / I am looking for a Mach4 postprocessor (5 axis) for SprutCam or Ency 2.0

« Last post by paphorvath on August 20, 2026, 03:41:19 PM »

I am looking for a Mach4 postprocessor (5 axis) for SprutCam or Ency 2.0

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 PCID - Seemingly Random Changes

« Last post by joeaverage on August 19, 2026, 05:04:13 PM »

Hi,
Mach does not generate the PCID, that is entirely a Windows thing. Certainly Mach uses the PCID to confirm that the license is applied to one
specific PC, but Mach has no part in its generation or its changing.

Some Windows updates requiring the implementation of new features can cause the PCID to change.

The bottom line is that if the PC does not change then neither does the PCID.

My dual core Atom single board computer that runs my machine runs Windows7 Embedded(Standard) and has done since I bought it twelve years ago.
Its never been connected to the internet, and has never had an update of any description. Ergo the PCID has remained constant throughout the years I've had it.

If your PC is Windows10 then there will be no more updates and therefore I would expect that going forward you'll get less PCID changes.

Craig

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General Mach Discussion / MOVED: Mach4 PCID - Seemingly Random Changes

« Last post by Tweakie.CNC on August 19, 2026, 12:38:26 AM »

This topic has been moved to Mach4 General Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=49632.0

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 PCID - Seemingly Random Changes

« Last post by mc on August 18, 2026, 01:17:41 PM »

IIRC the PCID is based on the computer's network card(s) MAC address(es), so if you change/disable/enable network adapters (are you using something like an external Wifi/Ethernet adapter?) or have something on the computer to randomise the MAC address (I seem to remember Windows allows you do this somewhere within the settings!), the generate PCID will change.