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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: edcross on June 14, 2011, 07:58:53 AM

Title: G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540
Post by: edcross on June 14, 2011, 07:58:53 AM
Is anyone running a router mill with Bobcad CAM v24 , Mach3 , on a 4 axis Gecko G540 control. I am having trouble finding a post processor that works.


    Thanks

       Ed C
Title: Re: G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540
Post by: edcross on June 15, 2011, 08:08:18 AM
Got my answer!
Title: Re: G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 15, 2011, 08:27:14 AM
Ed,

It would perhaps be of help others if you could explain the answer to the problem.  :)

Tweakie.
Title: Re: G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540
Post by: edcross on June 15, 2011, 10:55:58 AM
Hey tweaki, the fix is to install the Mach3 Mill Rev1 post processor from the Bobcad site and turn off the sub programs in the current settings. Seems to work fine now , I do not have my machine yet but I have my electronics on a bench trying to get everything to talk to each other. Let you know if there are any problems when the unit gets here. I also found out if your stepper motors are running hot with a Gecko G540 system, that cnc parts has pigtails with I believe a capacitor in them. They run cool now!!


    See ya

     Ed C
Title: Re: G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on June 15, 2011, 11:06:00 AM
Well done Ed.
Sounds like you are going to have great fun with that machine once you get it all fixed up.
Don't forget to post some pictures of stuff you make, we all love pictures.  ;)

Tweakie.