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General Mach Discussion / ports and pins

« on: September 28, 2013, 01:59:59 PM »

I'm trying to use the CW spindle relay as dry contact for my spindle enable. output #6 port 2, pin14. Contacts don't close when spindle FWD is pressed. Output #6 changes state. Is there some setting I am missing or is this not possible. I would also like to use CCW like R2-R9

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PoKeys / POkeys 56U

« on: July 04, 2013, 11:44:49 AM »

Having problems with pokeys. Came installed with Mach Motion system.
Some days it works fine all day. Next thing I need a feed hold for a problem and no response. Some times reboot helps sometimes not.
Any one else with the problem. Also noted that the elapse timer was not running. Any connection.
2 PCs, 2 Operator Panels, 3 hard drives and still no answers.
Many other problems:
DROs went black
Touch screen lockups.
Always need to toggle Jog off/on to get keyboard to work.
G code for .300 lead in but on any outside part it does 1" . Sometimes it does a hook on every other part.(when it wants).

This has been a 2 year nightmare and Mach Motion doesn't have an answer and will not replace again. Don't blame them. They have given me all the support they can.

I'm ready to buy a whole new system.

Description:
  A problem caused this program to stop interacting with Windows.

Problem signature:
  Problem Event Name:   AppHangB1
  Application Name:   PoKeys.exe
  Application Version:   3.0.14.0
  Application Timestamp:   4f325d7f
  Hang Signature:   a128
  Hang Type:   256
  OS Version:   6.1.7601.2.1.0.768.3
  Locale ID:   1033
  Additional Hang Signature 1:   a128bf4749496c64cbd5562924e8aa62
  Additional Hang Signature 2:   15f3
  Additional Hang Signature 3:   15f34eeca88737fca9dbe161b83d1fc1
  Additional Hang Signature 4:   a128
  Additional Hang Signature 5:   a128bf4749496c64cbd5562924e8aa62
  Additional Hang Signature 6:   15f3
  Additional Hang Signature 7:   15f34eeca88737fca9dbe161b83d1fc1

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General Mach Discussion / Subroutine

« on: March 17, 2012, 11:38:50 PM »

Trying to get subroutine to work. If I create G code file with  Bob CAD nest and post using subroutine Mach runs file just fine. Problem is Bob CAD creates a corrupt contour ramp file in nest ( Been waiting 6 months for fix) What I want to do is swap the corrupt file with a known good file. Sometimes I need to call sub 150+ times so I want simple. I've read the manual and many  forum post still don't get it.

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O100 (BOBCAD2.NC)
N01 (DATE - SAT. 03/17/2012 , TIME - 09:15PM)
N02 (POST -  MACH3 )

(T1 - 0.265 DIA. ENDMILL ROUGH)

N03 G00 G20 G90 G17 G40 G80 G49 G64 G94
N04 T1 M06 (0.265 ENDMILL ROUGH)
N05 G90 S706 M03
N06 G00 G54 X1.4173 Y1.9973
N07 G43 H1 Z0.25
N08 M98 P10 (SUBROUTINE CALL)
N09 X0.402 Y4.0492
N10 M98 P10 (SUBROUTINE CALL)
N11 G00 Z0.25
N12 X1.4173 Y6.1006
N13 M98 P10 (SUBROUTINE CALL)
N14 G00 Z0.25
N15 X3.708 Y1.9973
N16 M98 P10 (SUBROUTINE CALL)
N17 G00 Z0.25

N222 M05
N223 M09
N224 G91
N227 M30
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(I WANT THE FOLLOWING TO BE THE SUB)
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O10 (BGP2.NC)

N03 G00 G20 G90 G17 G40 G80 G49 G64 G94
N04 T1 M06 (0.265 ENDMILL ROUGH)
N05 G90 S24000 M03
N06 G00 G54 X0.9947 Y0.2553
N07 G43 H1 Z0.25
N08 G01 Z0. F210.
N09 G41 D1 Y0.0053 F160.
N10 G17 G02 X0.9947 Y0.0053 Z-0.5 I-1. J0. F210.
N11 X0.3628 Y0.9351 Z-0.905 I-1. J0.
N12 X0.9947 Y0.0053 I-0.3681 J-0.9298 F160.
N13 X0.3628 Y0.9351 I-1. J0.
N14 X0.9759 Y0.1979 Z.25 I-0.3681 J-0.9298
N15 G00 Z0.25
N18 G91
N21 M30
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General Mach Discussion / G28.1

« on: February 12, 2012, 11:36:46 PM »

G00 G20 G90 G17 G40 G80 G49 G64 G94
T3 M06 (0.5 ENDMILL ROUGH)
G00 X10 Z2
M325 (All Z /Y2 off)
M221 (Z1 On)
G28.1z.001  (what is the .001)
M325 (All Z /Y2 off)
M223 (Z3 On)
G28.1z.001
M221 (Z1 On)
M223 (Z3 On)
M202 (Y2 On)
G00 X10 Z2 (used to prevent driving cutter into work piece)
M325 (All Z /Y2 off)
M222 (Z2 On)
G28.1z.001
M325 (All Z /Y2 off)
M224 (Z4 On)
G28.1z.001
M222 (Z2 On)
M224 (Z4 On)
M202 (Y2 On)
I am using this code to reference 4 router heads using Mach3 controller with  Z axis. M codes are used to enable/disable drives. Everything works fine except. Before it raises the router toward home sensor it lowers it about 3". This is creating the danger of driving the cutter into the table. If I reference with the ultimate screen buttons I do not get the downward movement. Will adding a G90 or G91 before G28 stop the downward movement.

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General Mach Discussion / changing Machine zero

« on: December 27, 2011, 10:19:14 AM »

I have a problem with the machine Z zero changing the first time I hit cycle start. The amount of change is consistent for each file. I can set top of part and jog all over the place and properly return to Machine Z or part Z 0. Firsts cycle start changes sometime before it reaches bottom depth of cut. The amount of change stays the entire file. Any ideas or solutions.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / subroutine

« on: July 25, 2011, 12:24:01 AM »

Just a newbie. Spent 15 hrs trying to understand subroutine. Read many post and samples and here is what worked for me on Mach3
Subtest1.tap is a 6x6 rectangle saved in mach3/subroutine folder.
First 6 lines are setup created by Bob Cad. Program creates 2 rows 3 columns

N01 G20 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G91.1
N02 G00 Z0.
N03 T1 M6
N04 S10000 M03
N05 G00 G90  X0 Y0.
N06 G43 H1 Z.25
G91
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G90 X0Y-6.50
G91
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G90 x0y0
M30
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(END OF PROGRAM)

N108 M30
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General Mach Discussion / running multiple y and z at same time

« on: July 30, 2009, 02:56:47 PM »

I have a 2002 yr model  AXYZ router. It only speaks Toolpath. I want to convert to Mach3. Bob cad v23 cadcam software. Question is, can I operate with Mach 3? Pick and choose which Y carriage I use (or both) and which of the 4 Z axis I use. Would this be done with custom screen to slave axis together? How do I find out the parallel port cable layout do do this. 8 step drives on the machine 2 are wired parallel at the drivers on the X axis.
 I don't want to destroy the old machine in case I screw up the conversion. This is my first attempt at cnc equipment. My experience with cnc is very limited. I can turn it on and make it move ( sometimes it goes where I want it to). I am assuming I can unplug the signal wires from the AXYZ controller and connect wire from Mack(?).
 I do have experience in electrical and mechanical work. I have built a couple of machines PLC driven. CNC not so much.

I draw in Auto CAd 2000, generate code in Bobcad. My understanding of cnc is this. Send bbcd code to Mach3, Mach3 sends signal train to appropriate drivers, drivers send pulse to steppers and machine moves as desired (hopefully).

HELP