Topics

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Brains Development / Am I missing something?

« on: March 14, 2014, 09:41:42 PM »

Hello All,

No matter what I try I get a "brains load error" and mach3 will not read my brains file.

I have smooth stepper (ethernet) and  mpg connected to my computer  and the latest version of mach3 installed.

Some body please help.

Thanks,
J.

2

General Mach Discussion / USB CNC control

« on: December 31, 2011, 12:32:24 PM »

Hello All,

Anyone have any experience with this product?

http://www.edingcnc.com/

3

General Mach Discussion / Alternative to Smooth Stepper?

« on: September 01, 2009, 12:44:42 AM »

Hello All,

I want to use my laptop to run my mill.  And I know that many have had success with the Smooth Stepper board.  I need to be able to use the back lash comp with in the software.  Since the smooth stepper currently can not use this function, does anyone know of a similar board that does?.  Thank you in advance.

Jose.

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General Mach Discussion / mpg counts/unit selection.

« on: February 21, 2009, 01:56:12 AM »

Hello All,

I would like to know if it is possible to set up my diy MPG so that I can change the counts/unit value via a switch.  Currently all I have hooked up is the encoder and one switch, which toggles between the different axis. I am hoping to add a knob w/ 3 positions which select 3 different counts/unit of movement.  If any one has any experience with this please share with me your thoughts.

Thank you in advance,

Jose.

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General Mach Discussion / mpg encoder counts/unit.

« on: October 03, 2007, 02:19:32 AM »

Hello All,

I'm not sure if this is possible, but I would like to be able to chage the MPG counts/unit through an external input.  This way I can control how fast or slow the axis will move when controled whith an MPG.
Has any one  done somthing llke this?

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General Mach Discussion / External LEDS

« on: October 01, 2007, 05:05:54 PM »

Hello All,

Does any one know how to light up an external led with Mach3?.  What I am trying to do is have 3 LEDs  on my home made MPG light up with the corresponding active axis.  I looked at the oem codes for the the LEDs on the Tab screen and figured out that they are 59 for the x axiis, 60 for the y axis, and 61 for the z.  This is as far as I can get.  I cant figure out how to relate these codes to an output signal.


Thanks,

Jose.

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General Mach Discussion / Motors start then stop then contunue when Back Lash is enabled.

« on: May 18, 2007, 12:38:32 AM »

Hello All,

Can someone please help.  I am not sure what is wrong with my settings.  I just installed the most receint version of Mach3(verision .070).  When I jog either the x or y axis, the motors move a little then ramp down to a stop then ramp back up to full speed.
This also happens when I run a program.  If I disable the back lash the problem goes away.   Any Ideas?

Thanks,
Jose.

8

General Mach Discussion / Spindle Calibration Function?

« on: January 31, 2007, 12:55:13 AM »

Hello All,

I have tried to use the spindle calibration function and haven't had any success.  After I run the calibration, I  test the spindle and can't get the correct spindle speed.  Is there any one out there who has successfully used this function.  Your input will be much appreciated.

Thanks,
Jose

9

General Mach Discussion / Screw Mapping

« on: November 22, 2006, 02:26:29 PM »

Hello All,

Can someone please explain how the screw mapping function is used
Thanks,
Jose.

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General Mach Discussion / joy stick control.

« on: October 23, 2006, 02:09:12 AM »

Hello All,

Last night it was playing with my RC flight simulator, when it struck me. Why not try to see if the Sim control would work with Mach3?
I tried it and it worked (Mostly). The right stick will jog the x and y axis, but the left stick won't do any thing.  Does any one Know how I might be able to configure the controller to  jog the z axis?

Thanks,
Jose.