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General Mach Discussion / Reverse running?

« on: May 13, 2015, 08:31:19 PM »

Hi all

How easy is to back track on my gcode tool path?

My system is a Mach3 controlled quilting machine, sometimes the tread will break part way through a tool path which means I have to stop the machine and re-thread it then take it back to the zero start point and re-run the tool path.

Would be nice to hit the stop button the second the tread breaks then back track the tool path to restart just before where the tread broke. Would I use feed stop or feed hold? Feed hold seems a bit slow to react....

Thanks for your thoughts.

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Seperate tool path files

« on: April 02, 2015, 10:39:37 PM »

Hi all

I’d like to be able to machine some parts in stages, I know if I don’t change the gcode file name it will remember zero point so I can reload files and have it start from the same point all the time. Providing I don’t turn it off…

Is there a way I can save my individual tool paths to different files and still be able to load them one after another without worrying about having to reset the zero point?

What about returning to a machining operation after the system has been switched off for some time?

Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Bevel Cutting Products

« on: March 21, 2015, 05:07:46 AM »

Hi guys

Has anyone tried software or the standalone controller from BevelCutting?

http://www.bevelcutting.com/

Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Screen design problem

« on: March 19, 2015, 09:35:50 PM »

Hi all
I've modified my mach3 screen so it's just as I wanted it but...... Everything works except the movement arrows don't do anything.

At the start of the redesign they were working..... What could I have done to screw this up??

Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Micro computer

« on: March 17, 2015, 03:43:04 AM »

Hi all

I'm building a new system for the wifes CNC quilt machine. (My system currently drives it, I want it back!)

I'm thinking about setting it up with a micro computer and drives all in a small case, nice, neat and compact. A few I've looked at run Android or win ce, will mach3 run on win ce?

Does anyone out there have experience with any of these micro computers that might be suitable?

Many thanks, Dave

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General Mach Discussion / USB Controller

« on: March 13, 2015, 03:51:22 PM »

Hi All
Looking to update my computer and motion controller, there are lots of options out there, has anyone got info on these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Latest-200KHz-4-Axis-TB6600-CNC-USB-Mach3-Controller-Driver-Board-/261748559522?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf16e0ea2

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CNC-4-Axis-USB-Mach3-TB6600-Stepper-Motor-Driver-Controller-Board-200K-2in1-Card-/251800322359?tfrom=251874211238&tpos=top&ttype=price&talgo=undefined

It's only for home hobby machine....

Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Huyanyang VFD plugin

« on: October 11, 2014, 08:56:56 PM »

Hi all
I've been struggling to get my Huyanyang VFD plugin sorted, been reading lots of posts and a lot say different things in the way of setting. Was there or is there a published set of vsd and mach3 setting so I can start from stage 1 and work through systematically.

I use a gecko g540 so if I can't get this plugin to work properly should I just use the gecko to switch the spindle via its output and control the speed via the 0-10v signal?

Maybe there is an update to this.... Can't find many current posts...


Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / M3 Automation

« on: October 02, 2014, 12:05:58 AM »

Hi all
I've been using VCarve and Mach3 for a while now but I've always been starting the spindle or what ever I'm controlling manually.

I want to now move to automating this process, can I set the M3 and M5 to be loaded when Vcarve produces its tool path or do I have to add these to the gcode once it's saved as the txt file? Or do I set it in Mach3?

I use the Gecko G540 stepper driver if that makes any difference...


Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Disable Z axis

« on: September 21, 2014, 06:48:03 AM »

Hi all
I use Mach3 to control a CNC sewing machine with the tool path (Sewing directions) written with Vcarve.

Is there a way I can forget abut the Z axis? At this stage I have to just set a single cut depth and do one pass, it has delays where its driving the Z to safe Z and then back to the requested cut depth. Would be easier just to forget about Z....

Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Urgent help please (vsd)

« on: September 02, 2014, 08:44:53 AM »

Hi all
I've just got my huanyang 2.2kw spindle and vsd but I'm confused about the mains wiring... I've read several pages  showing the 240volt wiring and they all say something different.
We have connections RST ,
1 page shows  active to R and neutral to T
Another page shows active to R and neutral to S
Another just show R and S but no polarity

Before I jump in and wire it wrong and smoke it can someone please confirm how to wire the 240v on this vsd.

Thanks Dave