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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Cannot Get Machine Set Up
« on: October 11, 2023, 08:33:25 AM »
Morning
 The .mcc file did not create itself, but following the instructions in the link, I duplicated the Mach4 Profile that came with the Mach software, - not the Profiles with the SmartBOB -  copied over my setup values from the SmartBOB profile and was able to execute the Gcode and get the probe working!!. One issue that remains, intermittently I get an error on closing the program:
LUA: Error while running chunk
C:Mach4Hobby\ScreenScript.lua477: attempt to index a nil value (global 'Tframe')
stack traceback:
C:Mach4Hobby\ScreenScript.lua477: in function 'Mach_Screen_Unload_Script'
Correct the script and restart.

It doesn't seem to be interfering with running the program, at least not yet. I'm getting close to wood chips again. Thank you Tom!!

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Cannot Get Machine Set Up
« on: October 10, 2023, 08:35:13 AM »
Hey Bill. Tool info has always been in there. Never had an issue with GCode in Mach3.
Thanks

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Cannot Get Machine Set Up
« on: October 09, 2023, 03:22:05 PM »
Hi Bill. Here's the Gcode straight from Aspire.
( archs mach )
( File created: Saturday October 07 2023 - 02:12 PM)
( for Mach2/3 from Vectric )
( Material Size)
( X= 6.000, Y= 6.000, Z= 1.000)
()
(Toolpaths used in this file:)
(Profile 1)
(Tools used in this file: )
(1 = End Mill {1/4"})
N100G00G20G17G90G40G49G80
N110G70G91.1
N120T1M06
N130 (End Mill {1/4"})
N140G00G43Z0.8000H1
N150S16000M03
N160(Toolpath:- Profile 1)
N170()
N180G94
N190X0.0000Y0.0000F40.0
N200G00X-1.2500Y-0.4500Z0.2000
N210G1Z-0.1250F10.0
N220G3X-2.3000Y-1.5000I0.0000J-1.0500F40.0
N230G3X-1.2500Y-2.5500I1.0500J0.0000
N240G3X-0.2000Y-1.5000I0.0000J1.0500
N250G3X-1.2500Y-0.4500I-1.0500J0.0000
N260G1Z-0.2500F10.0
N270G3X-2.3000Y-1.5000I0.0000J-1.0500F40.0
N280G3X-1.2500Y-2.5500I1.0500J0.0000
N290G3X-0.2000Y-1.5000I0.0000J1.0500
N300G3X-1.2500Y-0.4500I-1.0500J0.0000
N310G00Z0.2000
N320G00X-2.0000Y0.0000
N330G1Z-0.1250F10.0
N340G1X0.0000F40.0
N350G1Y2.0000
N360G1X-2.0000
N370G1Y0.0000
N380G1Z-0.2500F10.0
N390G1X0.0000F40.0
N400G1Y2.0000
N410G1X-2.0000
N420G1Y0.0000
N430G00Z0.2000
N440G00Z0.8000
N450G00X0.0000Y0.0000
N460M09
N470M30
%
And here are the errors Mach4 is throwing from launch to failing to run the code.

PMDX: Communication status 'Sync'd to Device'
Lua: Error occurred while opening file
cannot open C:\Mach4Hobby\Profiles\Luke PMDX Version 2\Macros\mcLua.mcc: No such file or directory
E-Stop cleared!
Lua: Error occurred while opening file
cannot open C:\Mach4Hobby\Profiles\Luke PMDX Version 2\Macros\mcLua.mcc: No such file or directory
E-Stop cleared!
Lua: Error occurred while opening file
cannot open C:\Mach4Hobby\Profiles\Luke PMDX Version 2\Macros\mcLua.mcc: No such file or directory
Lua: Error occurred while opening file
cannot open C:\Mach4Hobby\Profiles\Luke PMDX Version 2\Macros\mcLua.mcc: No such file or directory


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Mach4 General Discussion / Cannot Get Machine Set Up
« on: October 07, 2023, 03:36:27 PM »
I'm having two issues that prevent me from using my system (Mach4Hobby - SmartBOB 411 - Windows10): Running GCode and Using Touch probe simply do not work.
I can manually drive the mill using keyboard and Shuttle Pro. X, Y and Z all work fine and I've been able to tune the motors. What I cannot do is run any gcode files with the exception of the included "roadrunner." If I load existing gcode made in Aspire (Mach2/3 Arcs in inches and .txt)  and hit Cycle Start Gcode, nothing happens.

Regarding touch probe, I get an LED connection in the interface when I touch wires, but when I start a Find Z probe, I get ERROR: No Contact with Probe. Previous issue saw the Z moving, but not stopping when i touch wires together.

My Probe inputs are: Mapping Enabled/Device: SmartBobUSB/Input Name Pin10/Active Low checked/Log Enabled checked

Thanks,
Luke


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Mach4 Toolbox / Re: Can't Get Touch Probe Working
« on: September 25, 2023, 07:30:30 PM »
Tried with Cycle Start MDI. That began travel in -Z. I touched wires and it stopped, but threw an error: No synchronized position from motion planner"

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Mach4 Toolbox / Re: Can't Get Touch Probe Working
« on: September 25, 2023, 06:40:50 PM »
Hi
Switching off Active Low and the Probe led ceases to light. I tried running that code and nothing happened.
I ran the TouchOff UI pretty much at default with  Probe Rate:5/Retract Distance0.11/Prep feed Rate 60/Perep Distance .25/Tool Probe Diameter.250. It runs, but stops after .5 inches. If I touch the wires at any point during the TouchOff, i get the "Unexpected Probe Touch"
Thanks

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Mach4 Toolbox / Can't Get Touch Probe Working
« on: September 25, 2023, 05:21:52 PM »
Running Mach4 Hobby with PMGX 411 Smart Bob and a GeckoG540. I have the motors tuned and can drive it around, but I am unable to set Z using the Touchoff UI.  In input signal tab I have probe/Mapping Enabled with a green check. Device is SmartBob. Input name Pin 10 with Active low and Log Enabled are both checked green. I can see the probe wires light up the LED when i touch them together. If I run the Touchoff Button, it will lower the Z, but if I touch the wires together (not connected to bit/plate) ERROR: I get Unexpected Probe Touch.  Hoping this is something simple. Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Re: can't get proper Z
« on: November 01, 2022, 05:32:33 PM »
Hi. Thank you for this. I believe my issue was by steps on the Z axis were not set correctly. I got everything nailed down.
Thanks for the quick replies
Best
Luke

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General Mach Discussion / can't get proper Z
« on: October 31, 2022, 05:13:22 PM »
Hi
I am unable to get proper Z-Zero using either a Button Script in the Tool Information pane with the script linked below, nor with the Hoss Touch Screen Set. In either approach, I set plate height to .250. It descends down to plate , touches and then retracts to what the readout says is one inch. It's not, putting a 1-2-3 block next to the bit, it's up 75 inch (eyeball) When I then remove the touch plate and hit "Go to Zero, it descends down to .125 off the table and says its at Zero.
At wits end.
Luke


Button Script:
https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRhVWY4TmNVcU9zd01LVTUwRjZBVG9oYzB1d3xBQ3Jtc0trOTJsQXBOVERWNHJwY2FmMnQwdHJxdUc3aTZWQlZpWnV1UnRtajg4ajA5Qi1rdHdock9pQzljQVFrVldpYlk0WW1NbVdlZlRBampLRktGaUpoUkNHdnZjVEhVbG9fbGF3eGVJTF9scm5hd1JtUU5RWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffile%2Fd%2F0B2hPzRSbcroXSU9veTVwUjhfbjQ%2Fview%3Fusp%3Ddrivesdk%26resourcekey%3D0-DZxLflGjPpAxE9f8a8q0og&v=G4DeVa8rzA0

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Setup and Control issue
« on: May 09, 2020, 04:21:21 PM »
I'm getting there. Ran a clean install and have begun config from scratch. Engines behaving as normal. Will sum up when all is done. Thanks for help thus far.

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