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Share Your GCode / Turn A axis

« on: October 07, 2021, 09:06:44 AM »

If i enter G53 A 9000 etc , in the  mdi screen  A axis will turn until it reaches the posted degrees . What i would like to do , is insert it into a gcode file and have it run until the file has finished .

     Ed

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Mach4 General Discussion / Macro or script for A axis

« on: September 08, 2021, 02:25:14 PM »

I would like to make a macro or script to put into Mach 4 latest version , to activate my rotary axis and have it turn constant . I want it to act like a lathe , and be able to run a g code file separately while it is turning . I want it to act like the spindle , push a button on the mach 4 screen to start it turning and push button to stop rotation . I can put in the feed rates for A axis , the reason i want it to run constant is , otherwise i would have to change the length or the work piece in the routine . I want to turn table leg profiles .

    Thank you

      Ed

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Mach4 General Discussion / G 93 code

« on: August 24, 2021, 09:18:19 AM »

Attached is a file that i converted with a G93 converter program . It adds separate feed rates for the A axis, when i run it in Mach 4.2.0.4612 , the A axis runs at the file feed rate , not at a separate rate for "A" .Does something have to be changed in Mach 4  , for it to recognize G93 code??

    Thanks

       Ed

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Mach4 General Discussion / New Mach4 hobby simulator

« on: May 08, 2020, 02:01:23 PM »

Anyone using the new beta mach4 simulator , have a question on how to setup cnc table to match cutting file .

     Thanks

       Ed

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Mach4 General Discussion / Vcarve

« on: April 30, 2020, 04:27:23 PM »

Anyone have trouble with vcarve desktop v10 and mach 4 v 4300 with PMDX 411 smartbob , ERROR = cannot communicate with device.

    Ed

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / pmdx 411 w gecko g540 control with mach 4

« on: May 09, 2019, 02:26:29 PM »

I want to turn on output #5 on gecko g540 control through Mach4 . Which pin should i use in the pmcx 411 , do i need to set up spindle parms ??

     Ed

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Mach4 General Discussion / axis change

« on: May 19, 2017, 11:39:27 AM »

I need to change my Z axis to X axis in Mach 4 Turn, because of my cad program Bobcad v 29 Turn.

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General Mach Discussion / limit swith vibration

« on: December 26, 2015, 11:19:04 AM »

My limit switch's work as they are supposed to , my problem is when my spindle runs into a knot or heavy cutting ( wood router machine ) the vibration trips a limit switch . Usually the Z or Y switch , my question is , can I have the homing switched back off more , so they are not on the brink of tripping , and thus not trip when there is a little more vibration.

   Thanks

    Ed

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / G code for Bobcad v24 + Mach3 + Gecko G540

« on: June 14, 2011, 07:58:53 AM »

Is anyone running a router mill with Bobcad CAM v24 , Mach3 , on a 4 axis Gecko G540 control. I am having trouble finding a post processor that works.


    Thanks

       Ed C

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FAQs / Thermwood E cab

« on: April 27, 2011, 03:04:56 PM »

Hi, has anyone used Ecabinet software with mach3, according to there web site it uses TWD files.


     Thanks

      Ed C