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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 / Win10 and UC100

« Last post by Sage on March 31, 2026, 12:34:59 PM »

I ordered the UC100. Backordered for week unfortunately.
But in the mean time I was digging around in my box of CNC stuff and discovered a USB Smooth Stepper V1.2 that I purchased back in 2008 - wow time flies.
 I had intended to use with Mach4 but I remember back then there were several issues with the card, the drivers and Mach4 development problems that went on forever. So I just put it aside and kept using Mach3 and the PP.
Did they ever get the issues worked out for the USB Smooth Stepper?
 The manufacturers web site (Warp9) seems to indicate that it is a viable product but has been superseded by the Lan connected version (rather than USB).
Does anyone have any idea if I can make this smooth stepper work. Apparently there can still be issues with the card itself being flakey or something. And it's unsure whether Mach3 or Mach4 issues were worked out.
 The UC100 seems to be a better option and I'll go with it when I get it, but I'm just wondering if the Smooth Stepper is a dead end and should be discarded. A shame since it's brand new in the box.
 

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Help Needed to Install BobCAD-CAM V38

« Last post by sriszone on March 31, 2026, 11:01:55 AM »

i have downloaded the bobcad files, but its locked. how to install please help

https://gofile.io/d/WSqavi

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HiCON Motion Controller / Re: Legacy Syil X5 with Hicon 7754 controller

« Last post by paul.stephens on March 31, 2026, 10:06:52 AM »

You may be able to use the Current HiCON integra plugin and Firmware, however, you may have too big of a jump in FW and may need to relicense your hardware through Vital. I would recommend reaching out to Vital Systems for help in regards to this issue.

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MachPro General Discussion / Re: MachPro offline installer?

« Last post by paul.stephens on March 31, 2026, 09:52:42 AM »

Not exactly..

It's not the easiest to find, but for now, you can use this link. this will install 2026.3.30.3

https://pkgcdn.machmotion.com:8765/static/i/2025/r/Mach26Dev_2026.3.30.3.exe

This will be the installer itself with no dependencies. Let me know if you have any issues as this version of Mach does have a few dependencies that are required, not all windows systems have these dependencies by default.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mem map file sharing exception error - ToolDisplay0.dat

« Last post by Azalin on March 31, 2026, 05:40:06 AM »

Probably the consecutive call for mcToolPathGenerate() method is causing this error.

Any ideas?

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Finished Screens / AI Helped Custom screen

« Last post by tgirard on March 30, 2026, 05:41:13 PM »

I just wanted to show what One person, working with ChatGPT could accomplish.
The Problem: The customer has a Laser Engraving system but the aperture is small. They lave large graphics and need a way to move the laser into multiple positions and execute the laser program. Each position may need tweaking and or Laser power and speed setting changes. [/img]

The Solution: Using AI and Lua I was able to create a solution whereby you create a .csv file that has all the picture names and settings you want. You then place the images in the bitmaps folder I created at the root level of the Mach4 folder. Then you simply open the csv and the images show up on the screen, You can click on each image and the individual parameters show up. You and set things automatically and then generate the actual GCode that will move the table to the center of each image and send the Laser commands via the Lasers API. I could have NEVER done this on my own. however with ChatGPT helping me every step of the way, I was able to build this out, Have the code completely commented, Have everything about the project organized in Git for future updates and All within a very reasonable amount of time. I still have a bunch to do but it's really been much easier with the AI helping. I Know I'm probably helping with the destruction of the developemnt industry and that sucks but I feel like I'm a way better LUA programmer now and that's gotta count for something. Let me know if you have any questions

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Mach 4 Lathe G96 doesnt work

« Last post by Graham Waterworth on March 30, 2026, 02:25:24 PM »

Do you have spindle feed back to Mach?

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General Mach Discussion / Mem map file sharing exception error - ToolDisplay0.dat

« Last post by Azalin on March 30, 2026, 01:53:35 PM »

I get this error almost every time I click the "View Toolpath" button in canned cycles.

Mach4 Hobby Lathe
Mach4 4.2.0.5036 (latest)

Is there a fix or workround?

Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Edge finding probe script for Mach3 - can anyone recommend one to me

« Last post by Tinant on March 30, 2026, 10:46:31 AM »

Most 3 wire probes are normally open when they touch the material, the signal pin is pulled low or high depending on your board.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Mach4 keyboard inputs

« Last post by patton on March 30, 2026, 10:19:43 AM »

Hey Everyone, Iv'e been trying to figure out how to make keyboard inputs work with buttons like Block Delete, Optional Stop, and setting Z Zero. This is for a lathe... I tried doing it the same way as Feed Hold, or Cycle Start but It's not working. I would think that it's possible to do this but I'm just not a programmer. Iv'e searched the forum for this but haven't found anything helpful. If anyone can help me figure this out, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks
Dave