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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: native34 on October 24, 2015, 05:00:26 PM

Title: Mach 3 with 2 axis
Post by: native34 on October 24, 2015, 05:00:26 PM
Hello,

Does anyone know how I can set Mach 3 up to work with just 2 axis milling? Kind of like a prototrak. It will only be for a short time, until I get all the parts finished to get the z axis up and running.
Title: Re: Mach 3 with 2 axis
Post by: DonMarkey on October 24, 2015, 05:30:17 PM
Just like 3 axis just put a optional stop in before each z move. Move it manually the continue. I did this for a while when I lost a drive.
Don
Title: Re: Mach 3 with 2 axis
Post by: native34 on October 24, 2015, 05:32:25 PM
Ok, how can I use it with the Wizards in Mach 3?
Title: Re: Mach 3 with 2 axis
Post by: DonMarkey on October 24, 2015, 05:45:14 PM
Just edit the code manually before running. It will take some time depending on the number of moves. But insert a m0 before each z move.
Don
Title: Re: Mach 3 with 2 axis
Post by: native34 on October 24, 2015, 06:16:47 PM
Yeah, I guess I will have to do it that way. I was just hoping there was a setting to most post z axis moves, built in.