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General Mach Discussion / Re: Still getting "scripter compile error in M3.M1S"...should I downgrade?

« on: November 02, 2014, 09:32:37 AM »

Thanks Gerry...I'll try that version.  Can I just replace the mach3 exe file without any other changes or will I have to reload my profiles?  I keep looking at the M3.M1s file and it contains no other spurious characters, but I'll create a new one and give it a go.  I'm right in the middle of an important job and need to get this resolved.  Thanks again!

Rob

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General Mach Discussion / Still getting "scripter compile error in M3.M1S"...should I downgrade?

« on: October 31, 2014, 03:05:50 PM »

My machine runs great for days on end, then one day I get the "scripter compile error in M3.M1S."  I used to go into the file and remove the gobbledegook characters and it would return to normal.  Now, the file looks clean but the spindle won't start and I can't get it running reliably. I am running 3.043.066 Mach3 Mill, XP.  I have tried most of the suggestions found online with no permanent fix.  If I reboot, it will fix it but only temporarily.  I have almost crashed the machine a number of times by just barely stopping the axes before the non-spinning tool enters the part.

I do have a copy of R2.61 on an old computer...should I downgrade to that and see if it works?  What files do I need to save and reload, if any, to keep my profiles? 

I was just about to fork over the bucks to get this program fully legal and unlocked, but not if it doesn't work!

Thanks for any help out there!

Rob

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: November 24, 2007, 10:47:21 AM »

Hi all-

I have two Bridgeport Series 1 mills, 1 BOSS 5 and 1 BOSS 6.  I'd like to convert both of them from the steppers out.  I'm here for advice, guidance, etc.

I learned BASIC back when they were still inventing it.  I used to be fluent in things like BASIC, Fortran, Algol and have experience writing in dBase/FoxBase, etc.  Unfortunately, nothing used today.  I majored in ME and minored in EE.  I have quite a bit of design, implementation, and production experience.  I have written hundreds of Gcode pgms for our production on the above two machines.  I design in AutoCAD 2002 and would love to streamline the bridge between the drawing board and machine.

Since my BOSS 6 machine is still running (sort of), I'd probably start on the BOSS 5.  My BOSS 6 machine has a Haas stepper rotary table (8RT) as a "semi" 4th axis.  I'd like to be able to control it as well via new software/hardware as a "true" 4th axis.  Possible?

Anyhow, that's a little about me and why I'm here.  I'd appreciate any guidance one might give.  Thanks.

Rob