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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: A axis acting as a spindle then toggle back to a rotary.

« on: November 17, 2016, 03:34:29 PM »

mflanders,

The SwapAxis function  is defined in the Mach3 Version Macro Programmers Reference Manual.

Also A rotary is to X
       B       "         Y
       c        "        Z

Do a search on swap axis and also have a read of Simpson's threads on the subject.

YOU may need to do some screen modifications and create scripting to do what you want to do.

RICH

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: CNC Grinder Wizard /Screenset

« on: November 16, 2016, 07:36:17 PM »

did this ever get completed?

Not that I recall,

RICH

The wizard was completed and is used by an  OEM for their grinders.
Thus you will not find anything on it nor is it available for public use.

MODIFIED 11/20/16 by RICH

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: A axis acting as a spindle then toggle back to a rotary.

« on: November 16, 2016, 07:27:14 PM »

mflanders,

This forum is suppose to help me figure out how to

This link may help:
http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,11422.msg97374.html#msg97374

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Newbie I mean really Newbie

« on: November 16, 2016, 07:14:42 PM »

Woodie79,

You can use BC, but, I would "strongly" recommended that you remove it for the lathe.

RICH

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Share Your GCode / Re: Bentley logo G codes help

« on: November 15, 2016, 12:17:10 PM »

tothemaking,

I would suggest you go to the Autodesk site and download the drawing viewer which ill provide for converting
from different versions of AutoCAD to earlier versions. Also save the drawing as version 12 dxf  for use by other programs such as Cambam.

Also be carefull how you create the drawing since you need to allow for the size tool you will be using. I use arc's as that will minimize the size of the drawing and not have a zillion points to deal with.

RICH
 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New cnc machine running but....

« on: November 14, 2016, 05:37:46 AM »

wes709,
Didn't look at the links.
Just check the resistance ( inductance if you can) of each phase wiring of the stepper. The values should be close for each.
Test if there is conductivity of the phase also to ground ( unlikely since  if there was you would probably blow the drive).

Also check that the is "no" conductivity between phases.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 command line parameters

« on: November 14, 2016, 05:26:55 AM »

Are there other command-line switches such as this?

I don't know.
That's why I have asked for comments. and also tried to define parameter and variable.
Not sure what  the document will include in the end. It will not be a how to do on scripting.

I'll waite for user comments and go from there.

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 command line parameters

« on: November 13, 2016, 08:53:25 AM »

Lets see how much interest there is and if others will contribute.
Attached for user  comments.

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New cnc machine running but....

« on: November 13, 2016, 08:35:56 AM »

I am very young and don't have a lot of money for this stuff

We have all been there and understand. So enjoy what you are doing with what you have. 

A user, such as mc, may have an "identical" driver and can help you out.

Good Luck,

RICH



 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Help! Calibration in mach 4

« on: November 12, 2016, 09:41:38 AM »

I have always found move and measure to be more accurate than the math.

I agree Mike. Most should calculate first and then compare / confirm using axis calibration or their ability to measure.
One needs to be meticulous what they do. One really dose not know the accuracy of the "system" unless they test.

It's all a matter of degree of accuracy and confirmation one wants to know.

I have the ability to measure movement / distance  very accurately using different means to accomplish the measuring.
Published data on screw or whatever accuracy can be misleading by the manufacturer. Then you can also question  
just what did one measure.
 
I wonder how many folks have ever profiled a screw....both directions. There can be differences in each direction and the tolerance can be
in only one or different sections of it. What do you do it if you have a lot of steps to confirm as one of my machines sues 254000 steps per...
that's a challenge! What do you do if your trying to calibrate a 40 foot long axis!

Just my take on it FWIW,

RICH