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Hi,

I'm not in front of the machine right now, but I've been having a problem recently with a 6-8 second delay before the machine starts to cut.

In the following G-code:

(Toolpaths used in this file:)
(center2_pocket)
(center2_cut)
(Tools used in this file: )
(1 = End Mill {0.125 inch})
N110G00G20G17G90G40G49G80
N120G70G91.1
N130T1M06
N140 (End Mill {0.125 inch})
N150G00G43Z0.8000H1

N160S12000M03  << This line waits

I'm assuming it is a "spin-up" delay for the spindle, but I've set everything back in Mach3 to 0.

I don't see anything in the preceding G-code that would override the values in the settings - does anyone have any ideas why it is still waiting?   

Thanks,
Steve

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General Mach Discussion / Strange 8 second delay on M03
« on: December 05, 2012, 11:42:09 AM »
Whilst configuring my new spindle I seem to have introduced a delay on spindle start (M03) of about 8 seconds.
I've since disabled the spindle control plugin and reset all the config values back the way they were, but the delay seems to persist.

Sometimes it triggers a watchdog timer and reset.

Any ideas how I can get back to normal operation?

Thanks,
Steve

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I've been using Mach3 to control a home built laser engraver.

Some people have asked for more information on the trials and tribulations of laser alignment so I put together a movie about it.

It's long (8 minutes) but (hopefully) there's some good info in it - I've been working with lasers of all kinds for many years and this is the technique that works best for me.

http://www.stephenhobley.com/blog/2012/11/26/new-co2-laser-cutter-engraver/

Questions welcome!

Steve

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Does anyone know of an example script that could pulse a pin when the Z axis reaches 0?
Either through motion travel, or when the "zero axis" is clicked?

Is this something within the capability of the scripting engine or does this reside within the pulsing engine?

Thanks,
Steve

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