Machsupport Forum
G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: sawduststeve on March 30, 2011, 08:40:53 PM
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BobCAD V21 has options for the g-code in the CAM side for g-code and are shown in the two jpg attachments.
I am using a Gecko G540 controller/drivers.
Is there a "best" set of settings for Mach3?
What are the matching settings in Mach3 for the options in BobCAD?
Steve.
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It looks fine to me as it is set in your pictures.
Graham
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Graham,
I've used those BobCAD settings for several years with a different CAM software package.
What would be the matching selections in Mach3 configuration?
Should distance mode be absolute or incremental?
Does incremental/absolute make a difference for the Wizards?
I have attached the general logic configuration, are there any changes that would match the BobCAD settings any better?
Steve.
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Distance mode in Mach3 should be set to absolute and ij mode set to inc.
Graham
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Steve, I am going to have the same combo as you, can you tell me what post processor you chose in Bobcad?
Thanks
Ed C
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Ed,
I use the basic one, but it is less than good. I have to make changes in the code after the fact most of the time. The real solution would be for me to learn how to edit the post processor, but I just don't have the time.
If you don't use the macro for "start program" then you have other problems. If you use the macro "start program" then it inserts g-codes that cause Mach to do unusual things.
I've accepted that there aren't that many BCC/Mach combination users.
Steve.