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Mach Discussion => Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. => Topic started by: Snues on November 11, 2015, 02:34:02 PM

Title: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Snues on November 11, 2015, 02:34:02 PM: Hello

Sorry for my bad English.

I build my homemade Cnc Mill with a co2 laser. I'm need some help for a config mach3 M11P1 and M10P2. I read threads Tweakie.CNC and understand. The Problem is the Cad Cam to cut the Drawings.....
With the M11P1 and M10P0? Give a tutorial for Mach3 with pictures step by step ?
A very nice plugin is the Raster for Mach3.

My Hardware

3 x leadshine mf283
1 x Board Lpt to connect pc

Software

Mach3
Autocad
corel draw
Cadcam dxf to gcode

Greetz Bernd
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: robertspark on November 11, 2015, 09:33:41 PM: M11p1 = output 1 on
M10p1 = output 1 off
M11p2 = output 2 on
M10p2 = output 2 off
(Don't mix up the "p1" or "p2" as it won't work right...)

.... If you are using a motion controller or USB breakout board some of these m codes do not work as it is down to the driver to implement them (not mach3)

... Your post processor needs to be setup to enable and disable the laser using m11 and m10 instead of m03 and m05 which are the other commonly used codes with milling machines

Cadcam dxf to gcode

Rob
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Snues on November 12, 2015, 03:11:55 AM: Hello

Oh ok i understand p1 and p2 thanks:)

I have a interface card

(http://fs5.directupload.net/images/151112/temp/6hjm7heh.png) (http://www.directupload.net/file/d/4170/6hjm7heh_png.htm)

What is the best Cadcam for laser cuts ?

Bernd
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on November 12, 2015, 03:17:18 AM: Quote
What is the best Cadcam for laser cuts ?

In my opinion Vectric http://www.vectric.com/

Tweakie.
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: robertspark on November 12, 2015, 03:25:19 AM: What is sheetcam like?
They sell a laser add-on or module but I'm not sure what it extra...
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: dude1 on November 12, 2015, 04:36:57 AM: vectric simple as mud
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Snues on November 13, 2015, 03:25:44 PM: Hello

Thank you. I'll test it. The plugin engraving laser operates m11p1?

Bernd
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: robertspark on November 13, 2015, 03:45:11 PM: No, sheetcam will do. M10/m11 codes without a plugin

I asked what the plugins do and I got this:

http://forum.sheetcam.com/viewtopic.php?t=6777

Rob
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Snues on November 15, 2015, 06:59:39 AM: Hello

No I mean the plugin for Mach3
http://www.machsupport.com/software/plugins/

"Imports Photo and outputs DigTrigger at variable number of 5us pulses to trigger laser to grayscale output of image during X motor output."
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: robertspark on November 15, 2015, 07:01:47 AM: Ahh.. Sorry... Don't know anything about that one
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on November 15, 2015, 07:19:06 AM: Quote
Hello

Thank you. I'll test it. The plugin engraving laser operates m11p1?

Bernd

Hi Bernd,

The plugin doesn’t operate using the M11/M10 calls as such.

If it’s any help I have compiled some details on the plugin’s operation in the pdf document here; http://tweakie.byethost10.com/Engraving.zip

Tweakie.

EDIT; Link updated.
Title: Re: M11P1 code to gcode laser
Post by: Snues on November 15, 2015, 11:34:48 PM: Hello Tweakie,

thank you very much for your help. You understand me. This Documents is very very nice.

Bernd