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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 05, 2018, 09:02:59 AM »

Thanks for your insight. I now have a better understanding of whats going on. Sorry if I seemed rude, it was not my intention.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 04, 2018, 06:50:07 PM »

Thanks. I guess I purchased the software too late. I only got a short time with it before I was kicked to the curb. Now I have a licensed piece of worthless software. I didn't realize the software wasn't backed up anymore. My bad. Thanks again for your replies.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 04, 2018, 04:06:32 PM »

If you don't know how to help, I see no reason to reply at all. Just sayin'

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 04, 2018, 11:43:24 AM »

What does that mean? I mentioned I have Windows 7 right? I don't understand your answer.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 and Windows 7 problems

« on: August 04, 2018, 11:15:38 AM »

I haven't used Mach3 in awhile. Tried to start it up and computer reboots. Asked on this forum and was told about Windows update problems. I tried to uninstall them. One went away very easily, another would not go away. I did a system restore to April 2018. Problem still exists. Now I'm told I may have to purchase a $110.00 part to make it work. This part "MIGHT" fix the problem. Anyone have any more ideas? I can't keep throwing money at a problem.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 02, 2018, 08:50:23 PM »

Thanks for the information.  I'll try to find the patch.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 problems

« on: August 02, 2018, 08:38:49 PM »

I have had Mach3 installed on 2 pc for awhile. The one in the house is a Vista pc I installed to do some prelim work. The other pc in my shop is a windows 7 pro that is also hokked up the my cnc router. I haven't used either in awhile and wanted to start again. When I tried to load Mach3 on the Vista machine, the shortcut was dead and I can't find the ese file anywhere on the pc. When I tried to load it on the windows 7 pro machine, the Artsoft logo appears and then the pc reboots. What's up with that?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC and need some assistance please

« on: February 04, 2016, 08:09:56 AM »

Thank you for your help and patience.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to CNC and need some assistance please

« on: February 01, 2016, 08:22:09 PM »

Thanks for the input. I have another question. Just so I'm clear on proper terminology when dealing with home and limit switches, am I correct in assuming that " Soft Limits" are actually virtual limits set in the software? I don't have actual limit switches installed on my machine.

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General Mach Discussion / New to CNC and need some assistance please

« on: January 24, 2016, 03:11:59 PM »

I recently purchased a 6040Z 4 axis Chinese CNC for hobby use. I have the basics set up and am at the trial stage. My problem lies in the X control. When I push the right (+) arrow, the machine travels left (-) and visa versa. The Z and Y controls seem to work correctly. I aslo have no control of the A (rotary axis). Can anyone offer up a fix?