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General Mach Discussion / Re: offsets

« on: July 29, 2012, 06:21:33 PM »

Your g-code needs to have G41 or G42 to turn compensation on, and it also needs to contain proper lead in and lead out moves.
It's also possible to specify the offset amount in the g-code rather than the tool table, by using G41 Px.xx, where P is the tool radius.

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: July 20, 2012, 12:38:07 PM »

There are no macros running when you're jogging or running g-code. The CPU load is entirely due to the larger toolpath display. Unfortunately, Mach3's toolpath display is very resource intensive, and it sounds like your PC just isn't good enough to do the job.
I believe the other user with a similar problem was also running a single core Athlon. He tried a better video card, but it didn't help. He changed to a P4 and saw 10% or lower CPU loads.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cut parts are wonrg size

« on: July 17, 2012, 06:11:40 PM »

This would lead me to believe that the part is drawn wrong in AutoCAD.

Or, you're programming for the wrong tool diameter.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Climbing Z axis

« on: July 17, 2012, 11:40:00 AM »

The G540  must have a fan or heatsink on it. So yes, that could be the problem.

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: July 17, 2012, 11:39:11 AM »

For those that have spindle speed feedback set up, I think having the ability to simply toggle between the two would be nice. (small radio button above the DRO).

Sorry, but it's not possible to do that.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Climbing Z axis

« on: July 16, 2012, 07:06:04 PM »

Reduce your Z axis acceleration by 50%.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Macro won't run in MDI

« on: July 16, 2012, 07:04:41 PM »

You'll need to post the macro  if you want someone to tell you why it's not working.

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FAQs / Re: Cant get tool settings on mach3 to work... NEWBIE :)

« on: July 15, 2012, 09:00:41 AM »

Cut2D, but I'm not sure how easy it will be to use with Sketchup, as it only imports 2D drawings.

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available

« on: July 15, 2012, 08:57:20 AM »

I was typing this in response to the post you made in the other thread, but I'll place it here instead. I think your issue may be due to #1?

I'm experiencing the exact same problem that you are describing. Stalling motors during move commands from 2010 screenset.

I've had 4 users come to me with this issue. It's probably one of two things.

1) If you have a dual core processor, go into the bios and disable either C1E or EIST.
this fixed the issue for 3 people.

2) the 4th user was using an old PC that just wasn't capable of displaying the larger toolpath. Open the task manager and check the CPU usage with g-code loaded. Then turn the toolpath on and off with the toolbar button. The user that had the problem was seeing 90%CPU usage without the machine even running, but only 3% with the toolpath turned off.
If this is the issue you're having, the machine should run smoothly with the toolpath turned off. But you really need a better PC.

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FAQs / Re: Cant get tool settings on mach3 to work... NEWBIE :)

« on: July 15, 2012, 08:44:16 AM »

G41 = Offset Left
G42 = Offset Right

It's not as simple as just adding them to the code. You also need to add lead in and lead out moves with them. Search this forum for G41/G42 and you should find lots of examples.

Personally, I think you'd be better off finding a CAM program that will do the offset correctly, or write proper G41/G42 g-code.

Adding G41/G42 to existing code  can be tricky, and will get old very quickly.