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Thanks Tweakie. Agreed. I was wondering how the OP finally solved his problem. He had an MX4660 and went the M10.M11 route (I think). There are no new problems in CNC setting up. Just new people trying to solve the same old problems.

I didn't even know the M10/M11 commands existed until I read your earlier comments to the OP. When I get to work, I will research the topic in the Mach 3 manual. What I will need to do is switch on/off the 12vdc power supply probably using the M7/M9 combination and when ready do the laser with M10/M11 commands. I have the port 2 activated so I have lots of inputs & outputs. Need to do research how to make it all work with the MX4660. Thanks for your suggestion.

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Laser Diode Issue.
« on: February 22, 2018, 06:39:46 PM »
This is an old post but brings up current issues. Wondering what the final solution was. In my case, I purchased an endurancelasers.com 8 watt diode laser. It has a single 12vdc 6A input to power fans and laser along with a single TTL+ wire to control laser on/off. Like the OP, I have an MX4660/ESS with Ports 1 & 2. Unlike the OP, I have a spindle which uses Output 1 on Pin 17. I have been trying to use Output 3 (Port 2) Pin 17 to trigger a relay but am currently lost. I could use Output 2 (Port 1) Pin 1 but the manual says to connect the grounds together. Sort of hesitant to connect a 5VDC ground to the ground that comes from the VDF (Output 1- connects to the VFD). There has to be a simple solution to turn on/off the laser. I would like to use M7/M9. Can modify the PP to accomplish this. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: M40 Triplet File Issues
« on: May 02, 2016, 08:51:05 AM »
Thanks for the reply. Possible. The start point is 0.25. The stored value seems to be 0.25 +/- the touch height. Using an F5 so I wouldn't think there would be a much deceleration. I have a lot of ideas to troubleshoot to include single step and watching the variable.
Dave

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / M40 Triplet File Issues
« on: May 02, 2016, 12:03:49 AM »
I am using a cheap NO switch to create a digitizing probe. The switch itself is a simple switch with a roller point often used as a limit switch. It is connected to pin #11 and 5v. The switch works perfectly. G31 probes down, the switch trips and a line is written to the M40 file. The problem is the Z height recorded is wrong! X & Y locations are correct but the Z height is off by about 0.25 or so. It shows correctly on the Mach3 screen. Anyone have any idea why the Z height would be recorded wrong?
Thanks Dave

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Finished Screens / Re: Mach3 2010 Screenset - Now available
« on: November 29, 2012, 06:40:20 PM »
Gerry,
Several questions:

1) When will 2010 screen set become 2012 or 1013 or 2014 screen set?

2) Do you have an pictures of A axis implementation? I have a 4 axis machine.

3) Have all the bugs been worked out? I have been following your screen set for a while but I am not an early adopter. I have Mach 3 R3.043.049.

Thanks

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Charge Pump & Mach 3
« on: May 23, 2012, 10:48:51 PM »
Thanks BluePinnacle. It is easier to replace than troubleshoot. However, I revisited the M3 XP_optimization page and rechecked everything. All that I did was a disk cleanup, a defragment and reboot. It has ran perfectly for the past three days. Go figure. It dawned on me that since I have a tape on the X axis, I could simply write down the X stating zero position to within 1/64". And on Y, a piece of blue tape across the track at the zero position. Its eyeball accuracy but usually close enough for woodworking. Still waiting on the magnetic digital switch to arrive.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Charge Pump & Mach 3
« on: May 19, 2012, 08:56:47 AM »
Thanks. I can't think of anyone around with a scope. And it would take a long time of watching (or recording) the data to see which one misses the step.

Thanks tripleback. That is my solution. They are not that expense and can be swapped out quickly. Over the past couple of days I have made some expense firewood which costs far more than a C4. I have already ordered some digital sensors so I can restart with accuracy. See http://www.cnczone.com/forums/open_source_cnc_machine_designs/101878-electronic_home_switches_made_easy.html for details.

Thanks for the replies. Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Charge Pump & Mach 3
« on: May 18, 2012, 08:15:44 PM »
Thanks for the reply. I have been running this configuration for about a year with no problems. I ran today for about two hours fine. No problems. Then I set up the next job and the charge pump flip off twice in about 5 minutes. M3 continued to run. Made restart a bitch. The second time I quit for the day. Still wondering if it's a power problem, a computer problem, a M3 problem or a charge pump problem. I am at the point of taking the charge pump out of the system. Would hate to do that. Any suggestion would be appreciated. Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Charge Pump & Mach 3
« on: May 18, 2012, 10:07:37 AM »
Hood - My kernel speed is 25,000Hz and my M3 version is R3.042.029. Thanks Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Charge Pump & Mach 3
« on: May 15, 2012, 08:10:31 AM »
I can let you know on Friday when I am back at the machine. Thanks. Dave

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