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General Mach Discussion / Re: There are issues with dual core2 dual processors,need close 1 cpu

« on: June 30, 2020, 02:15:56 PM »

Try following the instructions in this link
http://support.machsupport.com/en/kb/articles/mach3-xp-optimization-txt-steps

especially changing from ACPI to standard PC

Marsha
Driving my CNC with old Dell D600 1.6mhz laptop

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: New user. My Z needs to raise higher between passes. M3

« on: May 07, 2020, 04:26:29 PM »

You need to set safe-Z heights and ramping lengths in your CAD/CAM program.

Marsha

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 scaling issue

« on: February 26, 2020, 05:36:26 PM »

When using manual movement commands, do the axis move the same amount and correct distance when comparing the two machines?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Open vectors

« on: January 13, 2020, 12:41:08 PM »

The other option is to do the profile setting the Machining Vector  to  Cut On the Line, instead of Inside or Outside

Marsha

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Open vectors

« on: January 12, 2020, 02:43:30 PM »

The Quick Engraving tool is the fourth tool path type; after Profile, Pocket, Drilling

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Open vectors

« on: January 11, 2020, 04:32:11 PM »

You are trying to use the Profile toolpath

You probably need to use the Quick Engraving Toolpath

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Where is Auto tool zero script saved?

« on: November 09, 2019, 09:49:28 PM »

C:\Mach3\macros\Mach3Mill   <-- or whatever profile name you've used

The file name is      HiddenScript.m1s   
but for safety I'd copy the whole folder of macros\Mach3Mill   <-- or whatever profile name you've used

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Locked motors

« on: August 22, 2019, 01:35:59 PM »

Here are my settings:
Step Pulse: 0
Dir Puls: 0

Step Pulse of 0 microseconds won't do anything...
I think the default is usually
Step Pulse: 2
Dir Puls: 2

Marsha

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General Mach Discussion / Re: No X, Y or Z movement after last use.

« on: December 21, 2017, 12:12:56 PM »

worked fine until it returned zero at the end of the cut. /quote]

Check on any hard or soft limit settings that may have been and remain tripped after the 'return to zero'

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General Mach Discussion / Re: erratic motor motion

« on: November 12, 2017, 11:21:10 PM »

In the device manager, is your computer set up as Standard, or ACPI?   If the latter try changing it to Standard... that is what I did when I used to run my CNC from a laptop.

Marsha