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Mach4 General Discussion / Touchscreen for Mach4?
« Last post by Azalin on December 19, 2025, 09:27:12 AM »Is it better using a touch monitor like 15.6"? Any problems with Mach4 UI?
Thanks,
Suat
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Suat
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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Replacing my Novusun controller with other brand
« Last post by Ti_CLaD on December 18, 2025, 07:44:25 PM »Thank you Tweakie and Arturo for your replies. I will do my researches to see which one would be best for me.
I didn't know mach 3 was obsolescent, I thought it was a program that was older but kind of "works good so we keep it like that", guess I'll do researches to learn mach 4 too.
Thanks again!!!
I didn't know mach 3 was obsolescent, I thought it was a program that was older but kind of "works good so we keep it like that", guess I'll do researches to learn mach 4 too.
Thanks again!!!
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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Need some guidance on Mach3->Mach4 conversion
« Last post by jcizek on December 18, 2025, 12:57:04 PM »Well, I figured out both problems and I now have a working configuration.
I am still dumbfounded by this, but somehow (and I am sure it's my fault and I am missing something), the slave axis is configured as "Motor 3" in the pins config menu, but I have to select "Motor 4" (which is not configured in the pins menu at all!!) and it works. Somewhere I have something crossed I am sure, but for now, it's working.
As for the WHB04-4 pendant. I removed ALL the third party/extra plugin files. I enabled JUST the native XHC plugin that came with Mach4. Once that was enabled, configured, and setup right, the pendants worked fine (both my wired and wireless). Tried that originally but I couldn't get it to "see" the MPG. I must have done something wrong the first time around as it's all good now!
I now have a fully functioning machine, so off the convert all my VB scripts to LUA and I'll be set. Thanks to all that looked over my post.
James
I am still dumbfounded by this, but somehow (and I am sure it's my fault and I am missing something), the slave axis is configured as "Motor 3" in the pins config menu, but I have to select "Motor 4" (which is not configured in the pins menu at all!!) and it works. Somewhere I have something crossed I am sure, but for now, it's working.
As for the WHB04-4 pendant. I removed ALL the third party/extra plugin files. I enabled JUST the native XHC plugin that came with Mach4. Once that was enabled, configured, and setup right, the pendants worked fine (both my wired and wireless). Tried that originally but I couldn't get it to "see" the MPG. I must have done something wrong the first time around as it's all good now!
I now have a fully functioning machine, so off the convert all my VB scripts to LUA and I'll be set. Thanks to all that looked over my post.
James
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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 stops the CNC, loses origin, don't run again...
« Last post by ben_mtl on December 18, 2025, 11:11:26 AM »OK, if anyone has the same issue I think I found the problem : the vacuum system !
When I had the issue, one thing I didn't realized instantly is I just installed a new cyclone, the Oneida Dust Deputy 5".
At some point I had to move it and I took a shock.. static electricity. It never happened to me with my old DIY vacuum setup.
I didn't know how to get rid of that static so I just installed my old system.
After hours of research it looks like it's almost a classic with the Oneida but I don't know what I will do and when... even if the Oneida thing was ways more effective than my DIY setup.
Since I went back to my old setup : no static on the hoses, nor on the DIY cyclone, no issue.
When I had the issue, one thing I didn't realized instantly is I just installed a new cyclone, the Oneida Dust Deputy 5".
At some point I had to move it and I took a shock.. static electricity. It never happened to me with my old DIY vacuum setup.
I didn't know how to get rid of that static so I just installed my old system.
After hours of research it looks like it's almost a classic with the Oneida but I don't know what I will do and when... even if the Oneida thing was ways more effective than my DIY setup.
Since I went back to my old setup : no static on the hoses, nor on the DIY cyclone, no issue.
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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Need some guidance on Mach3->Mach4 conversion
« Last post by arturod on December 18, 2025, 07:39:48 AM »The nice thing about what you are doing is that you can install both systems simultaneously and slowly set up and test each feature until all is good.
The issue you are reporting about the MPG appears to be related to the USB drivers or installation, but it seems to be working ok in Mach3, so it has to be the Plugin not talking to the unit. I understand Brian Barker wrote that plugin and also that it is not working well with the units that are currently being shipped, and the plugin may need an upgrade.
Arturo Duncan
https://cnc4pc.com
The issue you are reporting about the MPG appears to be related to the USB drivers or installation, but it seems to be working ok in Mach3, so it has to be the Plugin not talking to the unit. I understand Brian Barker wrote that plugin and also that it is not working well with the units that are currently being shipped, and the plugin may need an upgrade.
Arturo Duncan
https://cnc4pc.com
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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 help with set up
« Last post by Tweakie.CNC on December 18, 2025, 01:09:22 AM »To provide any assistance we would need some more information.
1) Post a picture of your machine controller.
2) Post your .xml file (typically ‘Mach3Mill.xml’ found in your Mach3 folder – you will need to rename this file to ‘Jonesey.xml’ to be able to post it).
3) Is your controller connected to your PC with USB or Ethernet ?
Tweakie.
1) Post a picture of your machine controller.
2) Post your .xml file (typically ‘Mach3Mill.xml’ found in your Mach3 folder – you will need to rename this file to ‘Jonesey.xml’ to be able to post it).
3) Is your controller connected to your PC with USB or Ethernet ?
Tweakie.
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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 help with set up
« Last post by JoneseyC on December 17, 2025, 06:22:31 PM »I just want to first say that I am very new to CNC and Mach3. My chinese 3040 came with it but didn't come with very good instructions to make it work. I am an idiot when it comes to technology and understanding ports and pins and such. I just need a basic set up to perform some small engraving and such and work my way up.
Question is, I have went through the settings (after watching several videos and taking down notes) and set up every way possible in Mach 3 and I cannot for the life of me get the machine to move. It moves on the screen but not the machine. I am using a laptop with windows 11. I cannot get anyone from ArtSoft to help very well. Does anyone have any suggestions for a me to try or have screenshots of setting I could try? I am trying to make a little project for my wife for Christmas but seems like that is not going to get finished at this rate. Thank you in advance!
Question is, I have went through the settings (after watching several videos and taking down notes) and set up every way possible in Mach 3 and I cannot for the life of me get the machine to move. It moves on the screen but not the machine. I am using a laptop with windows 11. I cannot get anyone from ArtSoft to help very well. Does anyone have any suggestions for a me to try or have screenshots of setting I could try? I am trying to make a little project for my wife for Christmas but seems like that is not going to get finished at this rate. Thank you in advance!
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Mach4 General Discussion / Need some guidance on Mach3->Mach4 conversion
« Last post by jcizek on December 17, 2025, 04:09:45 PM »Hi all,
I've spent about the last month reading, trying, learning about everything needed to move to Mach4 (been using Mach3 successfully for years). I used the document found here: https://warp9td.com/index.php/gettingstarted/migrating-from-mach3-to-mach4 as my main guidance.
I do have motors moving, haven't checked inputs yet. I am sure I will have a litany of things come up moving forward, but I have one major issue I can't seem to get through. I cannot get my slaved Y axis to move with my Y axis. I have Motor 1 set as primary and Motor 3 set as "Slave 1" in the Axis mapping menu. I have the motor tuning for that motor done, and all the pin assignments and dir/step pins all set for it just like the other axis' (which all work). Just can't get it to move with Y.
Secondly, I can't get my XHC MPG working. I've tried using the built in plugin that comes with Mach4 and it says "No XHC devices found", and I also tried using the driver/plugin found here:https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=38524.0 without success.
Can anyone help me see what I might have missed?
Thank you!
James
I've spent about the last month reading, trying, learning about everything needed to move to Mach4 (been using Mach3 successfully for years). I used the document found here: https://warp9td.com/index.php/gettingstarted/migrating-from-mach3-to-mach4 as my main guidance.
I do have motors moving, haven't checked inputs yet. I am sure I will have a litany of things come up moving forward, but I have one major issue I can't seem to get through. I cannot get my slaved Y axis to move with my Y axis. I have Motor 1 set as primary and Motor 3 set as "Slave 1" in the Axis mapping menu. I have the motor tuning for that motor done, and all the pin assignments and dir/step pins all set for it just like the other axis' (which all work). Just can't get it to move with Y.
Secondly, I can't get my XHC MPG working. I've tried using the built in plugin that comes with Mach4 and it says "No XHC devices found", and I also tried using the driver/plugin found here:https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=38524.0 without success.
Can anyone help me see what I might have missed?
Thank you!
James
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Mach4 General Discussion / Help Mach4 Retrofit: Increasing THC button timeout on an Oxy-fuel machine
« Last post by DBA David on December 17, 2025, 12:26:53 PM »Hi everyone, I need some help with a 4-torch oxy-fuel machine that was retrofitted using Mach4.
The technician who installed the machine wired all 4 torches to the THC button. This allows us to adjust the torch height manually while the machine is cutting. The problem is that the THC activation time is very short, only about 5 seconds, before it turns off.
Does anyone know how to increase this timeout duration? I checked the Screen Editor but I can't find where to change this setting. Currently, the operator has to keep mashing the THC button to control the torch heights. Ideally, I would like it to stay active all the time or set the duration to about 300 seconds. Any advice is appreciated!
The technician who installed the machine wired all 4 torches to the THC button. This allows us to adjust the torch height manually while the machine is cutting. The problem is that the THC activation time is very short, only about 5 seconds, before it turns off.
Does anyone know how to increase this timeout duration? I checked the Screen Editor but I can't find where to change this setting. Currently, the operator has to keep mashing the THC button to control the torch heights. Ideally, I would like it to stay active all the time or set the duration to about 300 seconds. Any advice is appreciated!
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General Mach Discussion / Re: Screen Selection Tabs- how to make them appear?
« Last post by TPS on December 17, 2025, 04:10:30 AM »maybe
Config -> General Config -> Screen Control -> Auto Screen Enlarge
can help
Config -> General Config -> Screen Control -> Auto Screen Enlarge
can help