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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: FPV_Habu_Flyer on March 09, 2014, 11:20:25 PM
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Hi,
My name is Jim and I am trying to use Mach3 with my Zenbot CNC machine. I am encountering some issues, however.
I have creating a toolpath for my drawing in Vectric 2D and now want to use Mach3 to control my machine. The guy from Zenbot gave me a pre-set profile for Mach3 that is made to work with this particular machine. Also note that I am using a MachforWin64 kit and Windows 8.
My issue is that when I load the G-Cod on Mach3 and jog the machine, Mach3 shows that I have moved a certain distance, like 2mm, but the machine has actually moved way more than that (like a foot!) Does anyone know what my problem is?
Thanks in advance,
Jim
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To use Mach3 with a 64bit OS an external motion controller, like a Smoothstepper, etc. must be used.
Are you are using one?
Also make sure that the your units are consistant for both Mach configuraton and Vetric and scale is set at 1.
RICH
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Hi Rich,
Thanks for your help. I figured out the issue. I just had to reload the configuration sent to me by the CNC manufacturer. Yes, I am using a MachforWin64 external motion controller. Not really sure what was up with that but the problem seems to be fixed.
Thanks for your help,
Jim