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General Mach Discussion / Question about simulation
« on: June 28, 2015, 01:06:04 PM »
Sorry if the name of my topic isn't accurate or if this question has been answered a thousand times. I searched and wasn't able to find what I need for whatever reason. Probably can't think of the right search terms. I'm pretty new to the world of CNC and brand new to this forum but quite an experienced computer user.
I have Mach3 and a very simple two axis lathe setup plus a stepper spindle and a motor control relay. No problem at all with controls, machine running great so this should be easy right?
How can I run or move my program quickly to an exact spot (simulation only) and make it stop there for the purpose of coordinate information? What I want to do is find the exact position of X at a given spot of Y so I can use that number coordinate as an exact point in tweaking the G code file.
Of course I know I can use a calculator and math to find my answer but using the DRO would be much easier. I suspect there is an easy way of doing this but I just don't see it so I thought I would ask. I have watched the half hour long controls video a couple of times and if the answer is there I missed it. Rather than watch it again hoping to see what I'm looking for I would like someone to just explain how to do it. I will probably go "Duh" when I learn how to do this.
Thanks
JC
I have Mach3 and a very simple two axis lathe setup plus a stepper spindle and a motor control relay. No problem at all with controls, machine running great so this should be easy right?
How can I run or move my program quickly to an exact spot (simulation only) and make it stop there for the purpose of coordinate information? What I want to do is find the exact position of X at a given spot of Y so I can use that number coordinate as an exact point in tweaking the G code file.
Of course I know I can use a calculator and math to find my answer but using the DRO would be much easier. I suspect there is an easy way of doing this but I just don't see it so I thought I would ask. I have watched the half hour long controls video a couple of times and if the answer is there I missed it. Rather than watch it again hoping to see what I'm looking for I would like someone to just explain how to do it. I will probably go "Duh" when I learn how to do this.
Thanks
JC