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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: M03 not turning on spindle

« on: December 25, 2020, 08:31:22 AM »

No, I copied over the old profile.

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Mach4 General Discussion / M03 not turning on spindle

« on: December 24, 2020, 08:08:02 AM »

I've got Mach4 running with a PMDX-422 controller. I had it set up, and everything was working fine, including M03/M05. Then my computer gave up, and I had to replace it. I downloaded a new copy of Mach4, got a new license, and downloaded and installed the PMDX plugin. I can run a G-code program and it executes properly, except M03 no longer turns on the spindle.  Mach4 thinks it's on -- the green bar under the "Spindle CW / Stop" display comes on -- but the the power to the outlet controlled by the relay doesn't come on. What am I missing?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in a new Mach3 User's Guide?

« on: August 17, 2012, 07:52:28 AM »

Not by me, unfortunately. After I finished the Install/Config guide I started work on a UG, but had to quit because of advancing symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. I don't know if anything else is in the works. I'm sure Brian would like to find a writer to do a new UG, but it's hard to find a person who:

1. Understands machining practices
2. Knows (or is capable of learning) Mach3
3. Can write from the point of view of a user
4. Is capable of dealing with the production of a multi-chapter document hundreds of pages long.

If you know anybody, drop Brian a line.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need longer cords on mouse & keyboard.

« on: July 03, 2011, 07:13:52 AM »

The only potential problem I see is if the wires are not real wires. I've occasionally run into "wires" that are very thin copper foil wound around a filament center, and the stuff is virtually impossible to deal with -- at least I can't. As long as the keyboard wiring is normal though, I don't see why it wouldn't be straightforward to swap cords.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Printed manual

« on: April 29, 2009, 09:52:03 AM »

It reflects the R3.042.020 version and yes, "Steve" is correct.

I've been working on a more general "how-to" manual, but I've developed Parkinson's disease, which is screwing up my ability to type well. It also seems to be affecting my general energy level. We'll see how far I get with it.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: need mach motor tuning explained better

« on: March 06, 2009, 02:01:48 PM »

".... then the distance between the tips of 16 teeth is 1 inch irrespective of where the pitch circle is (usually about 1/2 way down the tooth)."

No, that is incorrect. A 16dp gear with 16 teeth is 1" in DIAMETER. The CIRCUMFERENCE occupied by 16 teeth is pi*D, so 16 teeth occupy a distance of 3.14159.... inches.

Read BClelmens' post.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New Wiki Page

« on: February 20, 2009, 09:49:44 AM »

Can anybody add to this list?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in a new Mach3 User's Guide?

« on: February 19, 2009, 05:24:52 PM »

The intent is indeed for this to be an "operator's guide." In theory at least I covered the setup information in the new install/config guide that came out a couple of months ago....   

Waynec: Section 5.8 of the new install/config guide has blank tables for documenting your setup. Is that what you're looking for?


Keep the comments and suggestions coming!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in a new Mach3 User's Guide?

« on: February 09, 2009, 02:55:11 PM »

HimyKabibble, the new install/config guide describes a bunch of the config setting, though maybe not the full eight billion. 

Thanks to all for your thoughts so far.
Keep 'em coming...

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would you like to see in a new Mach3 User's Guide?

« on: February 08, 2009, 02:20:46 PM »

Thanks Kerry. The tool table and tool changing are certainly likely topics.

How about all you other guys? Please share your thoughts.