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General Mach Discussion / Re: How to make cnc work?
« on: July 10, 2017, 09:09:59 PM »
I know nothing about the Alibility Systems Controller and don't use
MecSoft Software. Since you don't have a manual I will not even try to guess
what you have. I will not spend time looking for info that one should provide
so hope you understand.
Mach 3, a software controller, uses gcode to give the necessary instructions
to the drives so the motors can move properly. There are different dialects of
gcode ( just like language )and different controllers use different dialects
of gcode. CAM / Cad software generates the gcode for something to be machined
and usualy there ia a specific post processor for a specific contoller.
Mach3 will work with a computer that has a parallel port available provided and
the PP is capable of providing a quality signal to the drives. It can also use
an external motion device designed for use with Mach3.
Hope the above helps,
RICH
MecSoft Software. Since you don't have a manual I will not even try to guess
what you have. I will not spend time looking for info that one should provide
so hope you understand.
Mach 3, a software controller, uses gcode to give the necessary instructions
to the drives so the motors can move properly. There are different dialects of
gcode ( just like language )and different controllers use different dialects
of gcode. CAM / Cad software generates the gcode for something to be machined
and usualy there ia a specific post processor for a specific contoller.
Mach3 will work with a computer that has a parallel port available provided and
the PP is capable of providing a quality signal to the drives. It can also use
an external motion device designed for use with Mach3.
Hope the above helps,
RICH