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General Mach Discussion / Run From Here & macros

« on: April 08, 2016, 09:38:35 AM »

Hi,
Does anybody have experience with RFH behavior when code contains macros? I have situation that while it rewinds the code to get the RFH line, it executes all macros before. For example, there are macros that contain activate / deactivate outputs (pneumatic valve solenoids) and when I scroll to the desired line and press RFH button, it starts running thru the code, activating/deactivating solenoid quickly unill it stops at the desired line. Using licensed 066 with ESS. Ignore M cals while loading is checked.
Thanks in advance,
Cheers

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General Mach Discussion / Z Axis override (Manually control) during G-code execution

« on: August 23, 2015, 04:05:44 AM »

Hello,
As I described in Subject, I would like to move Z axis manually somehow (UP/DN inputs, MPG...) while G-code is running. I know that there is an option for THC up/dn inputs, and it is working with LPT and usb SS, but NOT with ESS. Does someone have an idea how to fix this. Please keep in mind that it has to be MANUALLY, w/o THC, sensors and other signal measuring devices. Just buttons...
Thanks in advance,
Cheers!

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General Mach Discussion / Win7 - ESS - XML config

« on: July 15, 2014, 08:51:10 AM »

Hello,
Does anybody know how to solve an issue with xml configuration file. I will try to explain what is happening. With WinXP, the XML file is always dated to the date od last config change. And of course it contains ALL config data. With Win7, the weird things are happening. The setup is ok, the machines are working as they should, but the XML files are outdated and does not contain data. How to make backup and where to find correct XML file??
Thanks in advance,

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Modbus / PLC to read G-Code via Modbus

« on: July 02, 2014, 08:12:24 AM »

Hello,
I need to shift some data from G-Code to PLC. The G-Code file shall contain regular data, but part of file will contain few X and Y position that should be read by PLC via modbus. Can anyone help by giving an idea how to do this. All cooperation possibilities are included.
Thanks in advance,

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General Mach Discussion / More than one messages displayed at the same time

« on: June 13, 2014, 08:39:51 AM »

Hello to everyone,
I was wondering, and trying to search the forum but with no success. I have few inputs that represent certain errors (f.e. low pressure, limit, overcurrent, VFD error...) that should issue an message at the main screen. I know that I can scroll more than one message in the same message box, but I am asking is there a possibility to create more than one message box at the main screen, so more messages can be highlited together at the same time.

Thanks in advance!

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SmoothStepper USB / Homing dual axis issue

« on: February 14, 2012, 06:26:43 PM »

At first, sorry for posting the new topic that has been discussed dozen times (I couldn't find the answer)...
Here are the facts: hot wire foam cutter > X & slaved A, Y &
slaved B axis, home slave with master unchecked. 4 home sensors for each axis. When edit refallhome button (refcmbntn(18), (refcmbntn(9)) it homes and backs off onlly master axis, while slave axis remains over the sensor. Also there is a message: SHOMING_MODE_2_PART_2_COMPLETE: Home Switch Never Closed. Aborting. The weird thing is that Mach didn't tells axis to back off... Any idea???

P.S. The same machine worked fine with ss-PC-XP and after replacing with new win7 PC (with the same ss pcb) the issue appears

Cheers,

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Mach3 under Vista / Uneven Spindle pulsing during Axis movement

« on: May 27, 2011, 03:46:25 AM »

Hello,
I have a problem running foamcutter (4 motors) on Win7. We are using Spindle output for wire temperature (using just step signal on pin 14, as we have F2V converter after it). What happens is strange, when we set the temp, we get proper pulsing on Pin14 and the wire temp is constant. When we move the axis manually or by G-Code, pulsing becomes uneven and the wires become under heated.
Is there any easy solution for this issue, maybe some missed config or so... Please help

Thanks in advance.

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General Mach Discussion / Weird PC Freezing Issue

« on: December 12, 2010, 08:47:21 AM »

Hello guys,
Before starting this topic, I have read all similar posts, but couldn't find the answer so I have to ask for help here.

Machine (brand new) was working for about 5 days and after that, during rest machining PC suddenly freezes (axis, spindle) and I couldn't move mouse or hit Stop/Reset... After 10-20 sec, the PC unfreezes, Spindle starts spinning up and G-Code continue executing normally. Than I was able to hit feedhold (pause), but machine stops after 5-6 sec. Also, I have noticed that Machine looses its coordinates for few mm each. After that the same issue happens randomly with different tools, codes, but at the same way.

Also this one thing might be helpful in finding the cure: when jogging at rapid (12m/min) w/o G-Code loaded, it runs smoothly, but with G-Code loaded it sometimes shakes a little, like it got uneven pulse train for a while. Bridge is over 200Kg weight, driven by AC Servo, which makes very unpleasant behavior.

The PC is brand new, with the following config:

Intel Celeron, Dual Core E3400 2.6GHz
1GB DDR2 RAM
GigaByte GA-G41M-ES2L rev1.1
Win7 Starter

Any hint will be helpful.

Cheers

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General Mach Discussion / Homing 2 slave axis with different offsets

« on: September 29, 2008, 12:35:14 PM »

Hello,
I have read all similar posts, but couldn't find anything useful, so i had to make a new topic for my question.
I have made a foam cutter with 2 X-Y modules. We don't need the tapered cuts, so we slaved A to X and B to Y. I use refcomb. to slave horizontal axes first (X & A), than the vertical two (Y & B). All of that work's fine, first X and A find there home each, than Y and B do the same. But the problem is with home switch offsets. When I enter different offsets to each of 4 switches, it ignores A & B offsets, but sets X & Y offsets to them, so I can not set wire in the proper position. So I would like someone to answer me is it a bug or a feature, and is there any way to solve this problem.

Regards,
Dejan

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VB and the development of wizards / Switching T1 & T2 via button

« on: June 24, 2008, 07:34:11 PM »

Hello,
I was asking if it's possible to put a button into the main screen which switches between 2 tools instead of typing M6T1 & M6T2 into the MDI command line?

Regards,
Dejan