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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Mach3 Camera Plugin video window

« on: February 25, 2020, 05:52:17 PM »

Hello Klaus.
I had already removed all the unused plugins from the directory folder because I just didn't like the clutter, so maybe that's why I haven't had any start up issues like the OP has.
Interesting.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Mach3 Camera Plugin video window

« on: February 24, 2020, 06:50:53 AM »

I'm using v3.09 of Klaus's plugin and have been for quite some time. Mine takes about 2-3 seconds to open.
I'm only a hobby user, so I'm ok with the time it takes to open.
Klaus made quite a few functionality changes between v2.14 and the current version. My guess would be that's why it takes longer.
I've never had it take anywhere near 8 secs.

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Video P*r*o*b*i*n*g / Re: 3d Probing on Granite slabs

« on: February 25, 2019, 03:05:08 AM »

Instead of probing the entire slab, would you be better off modifying your machine to have some sort of floating spindle.
Look into engraving using a nose cone.
Have a read of this. https://www.johnsonplastics.com/engravers-bible/nosecones
 

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Another newbie hoping for a miracle answer

« on: April 17, 2018, 06:31:51 PM »

First thing I'd confirm is that the PC is running Win7 as a 32 bit system.


Mach3 Minimum Recommended Requirements:
Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:

    Desktop PC (Laptops are not supported) with at least one parallel port
    32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (64-bit versions will not work)
    1Ghz CPU
    512MB RAM
    Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: IS THERE ANY WAY TO JOG AROUND BOUNDARIES OF GCODE IN MACH3

« on: September 15, 2017, 06:57:01 AM »

Would Copycat be of any use maybe?
http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,10498.0.html

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General Mach Discussion / Re: PLEASE HELP! New user, new machine, CRAZY Z depth

« on: July 23, 2017, 07:03:17 PM »

I just checked Tweakie's link.
Worked fine for me.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mystery Item

« on: July 13, 2017, 07:37:02 AM »

I'm curious too.
My first thought was something to do with gitar, harp or piano strings.
Can you pull it apart more?

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Finished Plugins for Download / Re: MAch3 Camera plugin V3

« on: July 10, 2017, 06:59:46 AM »

They will be great additions for sure.
I've downloaded the file and I'll update my machine when I'm next in the shop.
Thanks heaps.
Ozy.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Slow zone switches

« on: April 13, 2017, 12:00:19 AM »

You can set a slow zone distance when your in the Homing and limits menu of Mach3. Don't know about Mach4.
It works exactly as you're discribing.
Have a read through the manual to find more detail about it. It's been many years since I set my machine up.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Can't get the jog pop up in mach3

« on: March 20, 2017, 12:25:31 AM »

Try the "TAB" instead.