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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: input to stop machine
« on: March 28, 2024, 02:49:34 PM »
Graham,

Perfect.

Thanks

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Mach4 General Discussion / input to stop machine
« on: March 26, 2024, 08:18:07 AM »
We have a new machine and I am going to be putting a pressure sensor on so if the air pressure gets too low the machine will stop.
What would be the best place to put the code?
PLC Script?
Signal Script?
Any other place?
Open to any ideas.

Thanks,
Bill

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: 3D Print Screen
« on: March 18, 2024, 01:06:06 PM »
Very nice.
Good job

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: mini pc
« on: February 20, 2024, 08:24:54 AM »
Thanks for all the responses.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach 4 Stop Cycle creates madness?
« on: January 30, 2024, 10:56:49 AM »
I always suggest using the Feed Hold before Stop
It is a controlled slow to stop

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It looks like they are closed at the drive.
You should be able to use any controller you want.

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I hate to say this but you get what you pay for sometimes.
If you want true encoder feedback you will need to pay for it.
I dont know about the PMDX but I do know the ESS does not have encoder feedback.
I use the ESS and a PMDX126.
All open loop stepper motors.
If they are tuned correctly they will not loose position.
If the motors are a closed loop to the drive then you do not need a controller that closes the loop.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Custom Screen Set Transfer
« on: January 15, 2024, 03:13:11 PM »
Then i would think one of 2 things.

Bad code in your custom screen
or
different versions of the software between the desktop and the operating computer.

If it is neither of those your guess is as good as mine.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Custom Screen Set Transfer
« on: January 15, 2024, 12:53:55 PM »
Just to make sure i understand.
You start M4 then go to View and Load Screen.
At that point it crashes?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Yet Another Tool Change Script
« on: January 12, 2024, 08:30:36 AM »
Just my 2 cents

1.  I would put the G43 and the H (followed by the tool number) in the tool change script. Less likely it will get missed.
2.  I would leave it up. The first move after the tool change should be a rapid move to the starting position so no need for you to do it.
3.  If you can that would be great. Shorten the time for the probe move.

Bill