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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: March 05, 2014, 07:05:08 AM »

Hi,

where can I find the latest version of Engrave plug-in for MACH3 (v.2.0) ?
I am currently using the (v1.1).

Also, where can I buy a inpact solenoid? Or are there a drawings so I can build one?

Thanks!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New Machine Build - Mach 3 Help Needed!

« on: March 27, 2012, 02:27:54 AM »

Hi, just to figure out another situation that occures.
i have G28.1 x0y0z0 init string when system loads, so It first ref all axis.
BUT, If i left the machine is a way, so one of the ref switches is ON, I get the message=
"Requested home axis home switch is active, please fix then home...."
and that axis can not be referenced.
How to skip that error, i mean doesn't matter that it is active, go REF anyway!?
 
thanks!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Initialization problem

« on: December 06, 2011, 06:13:22 AM »

Thanks! It works! :-)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Initialization problem

« on: December 03, 2011, 09:00:14 AM »

Exactly, and how should this macro looks?

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General Mach Discussion / Initialization problem

« on: December 03, 2011, 02:06:25 AM »

Hi,

I have G28.1 X0Y0 command in general settings screen set, to init the axis when I first start MACH3.
It works, BUT before execution of this command, the machine automatically goes high speed to it remembered machine zeroes.
This makes some problems if I move manually the spindle head, when the machine is powered off.

How to turn this OFF?

Thanks!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Macro integration problem

« on: November 28, 2011, 01:00:04 PM »

Thanks a lot! Now it is ok!

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General Mach Discussion / Macro integration problem

« on: November 25, 2011, 09:57:57 AM »

Hi,

I have machine, that will drill holes, so it only uses X axis, and the drill is performed by pneumatic valve, that has sensors for up, and down positions.
I mapped them as INPUT1 and INPUT2.
The valve actuator is mapped to OUTPUT2.

So I wrote macro, (filename M123.M1S):
---------------------------------------------------------------
ActivateSignal(OUTPUT2)
while IsActive(INPUT2)=false
sleep(100)
wend
DeactivateSignal(OUTPUT2)
while isActive(INPUT1)=false
sleep(100)
wend
---------------------------------------------------------------

And the main g-code program looks like this:
---------------------------------------------------------------
m3
g0x100
m123
g0x150
m123
g0x300
m123
g0x350
m123
g0x500
m123
g0x550
m123
g0x0
m30
---------------------------------------------------------------

Basically, it works fine, but the problem is when I first load the g-code, mach3 starts to "Please wait. Generating path...", and hangs-up!

if I cancel it, then press e-stop, then release E-stop, somehow I am in the game, so I can start using this code.

So my question is why is that happening, and how to avoid it?

Thanks!

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General Mach Discussion / G28.1 - some more help pls

« on: October 07, 2011, 02:38:10 AM »

Hi,
I use G28.1 x0y0z0 in the genral seting window, so the machine to init all axis when powered on.
BUT, it firts inits X and Y and finally Z.
HOW to force the sequence to init Z first?
Also the GOTO ZERO buton does the same. I wish when I push it, Z axis to be the first to go to zero.

Otherwise some damages can occure.

Please adwise!

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: My first CNC Router

« on: February 01, 2009, 06:27:38 AM »

Machine like this one cost around 25000 EUR.
2400x1800x120mm Work area
3kW/ 18000 rpm Spindle + Freq. inverter
Linear guideways on each axis
Servo Motor driven axis.
Home Switches + tool zero plate
Dust exstraction system.

(No vaccum table)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Assigning on-screen buttons to external push buttons

« on: January 31, 2009, 08:41:11 AM »

Thanks a lot!

I did as you said, so now it works fine for me!

:-)