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FAQs / Tool changing

« on: June 21, 2014, 06:52:05 AM »

Hi,
I am trying to set up mach3 to do a manual tool change after the M6 command. I want the machine to move to a specific location set by me. I've have the following settings enabled:
1) Under General config: Stop spindle. Wait for cycle start;
2) Under Settings: Ignore tool change, set to off;
3) Under Settings: Tool change location set to X +20 Y +30 Z +10;
When I run my gcode that issues the M6 command my machine doesn't move to the tool change location set by me under settings but it moves to a totally different location. Can anybody tell me how I can set mach3 to move to the tool change position set by me?
Thanks
 

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General Mach Discussion / Problems with mach3 setup

« on: August 17, 2013, 06:02:38 AM »

I have just purchased mach3 and installed it to a freshly installed XP computer. When I load a toolpath the toolpath viewer shows purple rings and when I run the gcode my mill starts milling my toolpath but also the purple rings. I have added a screenshot of the problem. Can somebody help me?