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Mach Discussion => FAQs => Topic started by: stefon on June 10, 2012, 08:05:54 PM

Title: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: stefon on June 10, 2012, 08:05:54 PM

Hello:

I am new to cnc and recently purchased a used desktop with windows xp(32 bit) and a non integrated video card.  Mach 3 opens and loads g code but when I press cycle start, nothing happens. Any suggestions?
I am not currently hooked up to a machine because I want to learn the programs first and just run simulations.

Thanks
Stefon

Title: Re: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 11, 2012, 03:10:51 AM

Hi Stefon,

Do you get any message in the status bar at the bottom of the Mach screen ??

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: BR549 on June 11, 2012, 05:39:33 PM

IS the reset button flashing?

(;-) TP

Title: Re: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: stefon on June 11, 2012, 07:03:54 PM

Thanks for everybody's help.  I installed the parallel driver by accident.  I didn't realize that you have to bypass this installation in order to run in simulation mode.   

Title: Re: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: alanchz on July 04, 2012, 04:57:26 PM

New installation, Reset flashing, selecting it has no effect, still wont cycle. Manual connections all ok but nothing through the software. Driver installed ok according to status bar. Any help appreciated.

Alanchz.

Title: Re: Mach 3 starts on computer but will not cycle start
Post by: alanchz on July 05, 2012, 05:10:16 AM

Hi Alanchz,

Perhaps you should pay more attention to the settings in the ports & pins input and output settings menu. OK so its stopped flashing now and I can start the cycle. I have quit at this point to sort the wires out and avoid conflict with the scary moving table. Thanks for the help.

alanchz.