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Mach4 General Discussion / I'm stuck
« on: February 13, 2018, 08:19:37 PM »
Hi guys,
Let me begin by saying that i'm a super noob when it comes to this stuff. But, I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
Let me tell ya what i have:
computer-Pentium quad, 3.2ghz, 64 bit, win 7 mini case. No other software is installed other than the OS and Mach 4 (brand new computer).
Design software is Vectric Vcarve.
CNC controller is a XHC MK3-M4 (I didn't know it was buggy until i read some of the posts here).
The CNC machine is a home built 3 axis with 4 bi-polar steppers (1 for x, 2 for y and 1 for z) all dialed in exactly the same because all the lead screws have the same pitch.
Ok, now the problem.....
I followed all the documentation as far setting everything up. The limit switches aren't reading one way or the other for some reason. but, I have been able to get it to move per the G code until it gets to line 6. I went into the settings and i cant find anything that is or isn't being made wrong. But the machine or software wont do anything after line 6.
What am I missing/doing wrong. I don't have much more hair to pull out.
Let me begin by saying that i'm a super noob when it comes to this stuff. But, I'm trying to learn as much as I can.
Let me tell ya what i have:
computer-Pentium quad, 3.2ghz, 64 bit, win 7 mini case. No other software is installed other than the OS and Mach 4 (brand new computer).
Design software is Vectric Vcarve.
CNC controller is a XHC MK3-M4 (I didn't know it was buggy until i read some of the posts here).
The CNC machine is a home built 3 axis with 4 bi-polar steppers (1 for x, 2 for y and 1 for z) all dialed in exactly the same because all the lead screws have the same pitch.
Ok, now the problem.....
I followed all the documentation as far setting everything up. The limit switches aren't reading one way or the other for some reason. but, I have been able to get it to move per the G code until it gets to line 6. I went into the settings and i cant find anything that is or isn't being made wrong. But the machine or software wont do anything after line 6.
What am I missing/doing wrong. I don't have much more hair to pull out.