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PoKeys / Re: Need Help with Pokey & Mach

« on: October 21, 2008, 07:03:45 PM »

Try to switch to another USB port.

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PoKeys / Re: pokeys analog

« on: October 21, 2008, 06:58:04 AM »

Are there others ways to use a potentiometer to control the feed and RPM on Mach3.

I saw a video on you tube showing that.

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys problem

« on: October 21, 2008, 06:52:34 AM »

I have read the manual, many times.

I have tried to switch to another USB input on my computer and it looks like this solve some problems. Was hooked up to the front input and tried to connect it to a USB input on the back of the computer.

I made some more testing and now I can move axis. Will do more testins later.

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys problem

« on: October 19, 2008, 08:52:50 PM »

I have done some testing and every time I connect the Pokeys board and program a pin, I loose control of my computer.

It is like the board send a non stop signal(the one programmed) maybe 10 times per second.

I don't know what to do with this board, maybe just get rid of it and try another model.

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys problem

« on: October 19, 2008, 01:33:04 PM »

Hi, I have downloaded the latest version.

The pokeys board act like if I hold the arrow key so I can do nothing.

I tried to use it to alternate between Mach3 screen.

Pin 1 = Alt +1     Pin 2 = Alt +2     Pin 3 = Alt + 3

When I hit button, the screen flash at high rate

Instead of doing something when I hit button, it does it all the time like if I hold the button. Tried NO pushbutton and NC pushbutton

Can you explain to me what mean Program  "Mach3 with port 10 pin 1-55"

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PoKeys / Pokeys problem

« on: October 19, 2008, 12:17:50 AM »

Hi.

I have tried to hook up my pokeys board to do some testing with Mach3.

When I program as an example pin 1 for x axis (left arrow or right arrow) and do a send to device, if I click on the menu at the top of mach3 screen, each menu start to open from left to right on a non stop way.

On the window screen, if I double click on a icon, instead of opening the software, it act as I right click and got the property window.

I tried with a NO switch and a NC switch and it does the same thing.

If I try without opening Mach3, it affect the computer and have to press reset or disconnect the pokey board to get control of my computer.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Porter Cable Router With Mach3

« on: October 06, 2008, 06:46:05 AM »

Hi, thanks for the reply.

I have a Digi Speed PWM board on hand so will try to see if I can use it. (Model DC-03 with voltage converter -  0 to 10 volts)

I've been working with electronic for 20 years now. I will try to find info about the Porter Cable circuitry or will open the case to see how it works.

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General Mach Discussion / Porter Cable Router With Mach3

« on: October 05, 2008, 09:40:06 PM »

Hi, I have a Porter Cable Variable speed router model 890 and would like to know if I can use Mach3 to control the speed of the router. I would probably have to bypass the electronic circuitry inside the router. I have a C3 board to control a DC motor. What I would need to use Mach3 as a speed controller.

If it is not possible, could I remove and replace the potentiometer inside the router and place it in a more suitable place.

Thanks for any advice, Jeff

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Auto tool zero - touch probe - please help

« on: September 28, 2008, 04:21:42 AM »

Normally, if your program include a tool change, Mach3 will stop and the led beside tool change in the program Run screen will be yellow flashing. It will be on until you hit Cycle Start to continue your program.

Your program must include a M6 T(number of the tool)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Auto tool zero - touch probe - please help

« on: September 27, 2008, 07:43:51 PM »

For myself, I built a touch probe for my tool setter. It is in a fixed position beside the table. My macro ask Mach3 to go to that specific position and automatically measure the tool height. If I need 4 tools to do my job, I measure them all before beginning the work. When Mach3 ask for a tool change, I simply manually change the tool and hit cycle start. Tool number in the program must match the ones you have in the tool offset table in Mach3. Work great for me.

Jeff