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General Mach Discussion / Re: Probing Wizard
« on: April 20, 2013, 09:30:03 AM »
TP, any update as to when you will make available the ProbeMasterV101 wizard?  It has couple routines that I need that are not in the current wizard I use.  You do great work.

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Finished Screens / Re: Another 2010 Screen Question
« on: April 17, 2013, 09:19:42 PM »
Thanks, did not copy over the macros.  Will do.  Thought, incorrectly, that they would carry over.  Thanks again for the help.

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Finished Screens / Another 2010 Screen Question
« on: April 17, 2013, 09:03:34 AM »
I am using 2010 and very satisfied it with it.  But do have a problem that someone may have the solution.  I just completed building a 4th axis and also just got a 3D probe.  The 2010 screen works perfect with my router profile.  I wished to create a two new profiles, one for the 4th axis and one for 3D digitizing.  I cloned the router profile to create each named "4th Axis" and "3D Probe".  When I open Mach using one of the new profiles, all opens fine with the 2010 screen, however the buttons, such as home, reference, buttons on x-y fly-out, etc. do not work.  If I close and reopen Mach in the router profile, all is OK.  What am I missing?

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FAQs / What does 'A-Rotations Enabled' mean?
« on: March 11, 2013, 08:29:23 PM »
I'm setting up my 4th axis (rotary).  In the Toolpath Configuration flyout there is a box for A-Roatations Enabled; should this be checked?  What does it do?


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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available
« on: March 09, 2013, 08:29:40 AM »
Machine is located at shop.  Will check Mach3 version, however think it is ...42.20.  One thing doing different so can set z zero at center of work is obtaining z zero reference to table top (z then moves to 2" from zero).  I then moved z to 3.813" (the centerline of work) and then set z to zero at this point.  Would this mess up the macro's? 

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available
« on: March 08, 2013, 06:08:05 PM »
I've been using standard 3-axis 2010 for past year and really like it.  Just completed my 4th axis and changed to the 4-axis 2010-4.set screen and now have problem with the simple Auto Zero Macro.  After first simple auto zero I load and run g-code for first operation.  OK to this point.  Then when I close g-code, change tool for next operation, and run simple Auto Zero, both the Z and A axis try to move.  Checked macro and don't see any code that notes a-axis.  Changed back to regular 1040 screen and all works OK.  Has anyone had similar problem with the 2010-4 screen.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Stepper Motor Locks When Using Step Jog
« on: November 22, 2011, 10:53:05 AM »
Finally got it working this morning.  This was after troubleshooting about every combination of things could think of, including uninstalling all software and plugs, reinstalling and building XML over.  B slaved to Y still did not work.  Then slaved A to Y and worked.  Still don't know why slaving B to Y does not work as I have been using that config. for the past year. 

Cant think what could cause that I am afraid.
If you want to attach your xml I can have a look through it to see if I can find a problem.
Hood

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Stepper Motor Locks When Using Step Jog
« on: November 18, 2011, 05:32:46 PM »
Have not tried the keyboard, just the flyout when you hit tab to show display.  Have also tried to run a program with jog off; same result, B (slave) would not move.

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General Mach Discussion / Stepper Motor Locks When Using Step Jog
« on: November 18, 2011, 03:31:13 PM »
This is a new one.  I've been using Mach3 for over six years and never had anything close to this happen.  Was running a job (2+ hours into g-code) on CNC router when the "B" motor (slaved to Y) suddenly locked.  After much trouble shooting determined it only occurs when I attempt to jog in step mode.  Jogs normal in continuous mode.  This occurs when using either Shuttle Pro or Tab flyout.  Disabled and removed Shuttle Pro without change.  Any ideas on how to fix?

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Smooth Stepper Driver Problem
« on: June 12, 2011, 10:22:03 AM »
Greg at Warp9 helped me solve the problem.  Had to uninstall the driver (He sent me a file location to do so.) and then reinstall.  Deleting the file thru normal windows routines did not work.  All is well now.

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