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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / Re: NFS Turn wizard not loading

« on: November 24, 2012, 09:19:42 PM »

Hi Ron,

Thank you for the quick response.

I got it working although I'm not clear what was wrong. Something with the files being transferred to the computer on the lathe.

I downloaded the file on my Mac and unzipped them, then transferred those files to my IBM connected to the lathe. I viewed the files on the lathe computer but they looked small. As you can see in the attached pic. The files that were 1 and 2 KB's were showing as 4 KB's on my Mac. So I copied the whole zip file to the CNC IBM and unzipped it on that computer and installed them. The files still show up as the small sizes but now the wizard works. They must have been corrupted in the transfer.

Thank you for the help, the great forum, and the awesome programs.

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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / NFS Turn wizard not loading

« on: November 24, 2012, 05:35:07 PM »

Hello,

I saw evidence that someone else had this problem in the large NFS Turn thread but I saw no reply to it so I am asking in this thread.

I have mach3 Ver: R3.043.066 fully licensed
also Licensed NFS wizards
all other wizards work in the turn and mill sides but the NFSturn does not.

in the Cam Function Addons window NFSturn is listed. But under description it says "No Description", and under Author it says "UnKnown"

When selected and clicked on the main window is just cleared. Then Mach3 shuts down and says "Error found, Art Code: 8877, Attempt Recover?". Sometimes it says Art Code: 9991.

I have updated Mach3 to the latest version. I have reloaded the NFSturn files in the Turnaddons folder. Everything else seems to work fine. I have no idea what to try next. Any help appreciated.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help sorting out axes.

« on: April 28, 2011, 04:02:05 PM »

Thank you for the clarification Rich.

Now I just have to figure out how to sort my DRO's when I switch over.

Thanks.

Ian

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help sorting out axes.

« on: April 25, 2011, 05:55:57 PM »

Thank you Ray L. and TramAlot.

I think I have everything sorted on the mill side now. I flipped things around and had to change the hotkeys for the Y axis but everything is set up as in my attached diagram. Things seem to run smoothly in my wizards too.

Just to double check. I have attached another diagram showing how I am going to set up the Lathe in Turn. Is this the correct orientation. You guys say positive is the tool moving toward the work. So is this one right?

Thanks for your input.

Ian

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General Mach Discussion / Help sorting out axes.

« on: April 24, 2011, 06:34:38 PM »

Hi guys,

I am new to machining and have had my mill for about a year now. I am now starting to run the CNC side of things and have a Gecko G540 running 3 motors. I have been able to run some wizards in Mach3 but my axes seem to be off somewhere. As I am starting out with no formal education on these things I think that some of the basic knowledge has passed me by.

I have laid out my axes from looking at the Mach3 Jog control tab (first picture).

The second picture is how I have laid everything out.

Physical Movement
Axis designation
Keyboard key used to control motion

Some of my wizards seem to be flipped and others are not. Could you guys please double check me so that I know I am working from a correct baseline.

Thanks,

Ian