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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 USB Output

« on: August 16, 2015, 12:41:35 AM »

sorry I read it too quick, misunderstood you

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 USB Output

« on: August 14, 2015, 06:47:44 PM »

I don't agree. I have a Xulifeng BOB that has 4 axes plus digital I/O also a Pokeys 56U that has 55 configurable I/O.
Both have drivers for Mach3.
Hope this helps.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: new cnc router problems

« on: July 30, 2015, 06:30:37 PM »

That normally indicates that the USB coms are functioning. If you try and jog an axis you should see it blink faster. The machine should move at the same time.
I will be away from my PC now as I have to go to a customer. Don't know where you are but I am in New Zealand which means my time zone is out of sync with most other members.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: new cnc router problems

« on: July 30, 2015, 05:34:28 PM »

Are there any LED's on the USB board that indicate coms or I/O?
I have just had some issues with a CNC router that I have converted and it turned out to be a problem with the PC.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: new cnc router problems

« on: July 30, 2015, 05:21:33 PM »

I would suspect the USB setup. What USB breakout board is being used?
How long are the USB cables?
Are you sure the USB port that you are using is working?
Is it USB 2.0 or 3.0?
Do you see the digital Inputs such as the emergency stop switch.

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General Mach Discussion / ATC and tool length probing

« on: July 12, 2015, 10:09:30 PM »

Hi to you all,
This is my first post so please bear with me!
I have upgraded an old CNC Router fitted with an Automatic Tool Changer (ATC) - 8 x ER32 tool holders that rise out of the table through a trapdoor when a tool change is called for.
This is working well. The code is available if anyone needs it!
It is also fitted with a static/sprung loaded tool length probe. Also OK.
I am using a modified 2010 screenset with extra Buttons and LED's to control collet manual override, Vacuum holddown, Dust extraction and Table stops.

Now this is the question!.......

How can I automatically load the relevant tool length offsets into the tool table when I use Simple Auto Zero Macro ( or some other routine ) in the 2010.
This would only then be needed if a tool is replaced as the length offsets would remain and saved at shut down.
I assume that if I then change the post processor to call a tool change.

M05
M6 T*
M43 H*

All should be well.  
Thanks in advance
MAKAPAN