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General Mach Discussion / Re: Spindle won't start

« on: March 07, 2019, 08:20:10 AM »

Thanks for the information. much appriciated

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General Mach Discussion / Spindle won't start

« on: March 02, 2019, 05:06:10 AM »

I’m running a Stepcraft 600 with Mach3. I had a proxxon spindle which was switched with a Stepcraft relay SWS1200.
I have now switched to a Kress 1050. The spindle now does not switch on and off as I run a work piece.
I have to manually switch the spindle on and off when the work is finished. (Plugged in to normal socket)

When I push the spindle button on Mach3 I hear a chick at the relay but the spindle does not run.

In the Ports & Pins window, if I change Step Low to ON the spindle runs but is still not switchable. (see photo)

Anyone, any ideas?

Many thanks
David

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 15, 2015, 05:16:24 PM »

Whats the advantage of cutting with plasma? Is it justthe possible thickness?
What will you build?
David

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 15, 2015, 05:11:56 PM »

I am using DEVCAdCam as I am into RC model aircraft.
I have been cutting Lite Ply upto now and intend to be cutting up to 8mm ply.
Possibly, I will also try some thin alu.
I am buidling a quite large glider tug. 2.70m wingspan with a 62cc petrol engine.
David

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 15, 2015, 04:19:12 PM »

I'll have to wait until tomorrow to try that. My wife has painted the stairs, so I cannot get to my room.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 15, 2015, 11:26:29 AM »

Thanks, I've done that. I did notice the Yellow LED flashed just before the Z reached its home but went out again.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 15, 2015, 10:35:33 AM »

I have done quite a bit these last few days. A cuple of small issue cropped up today.

1. The Yellow Abnormal conditions LED in Mach3 came up.
It says “Axis are not refed to normal”

2. When I press “Go to zero” after cutting, the Z axis goes up to its physical stop and the Reset button lights, the machine obviously stops.

Any ideas?

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 13, 2015, 01:55:29 PM »

I'll bear that in mind, thanks.
I've learnt  a great deal these last two days and I am sat here reading the Mach3 guide and actually starting to understand it.

David

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 13, 2015, 12:46:30 PM »

That done and it all works !
Thanks Rob, you are a star.


David

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problem with my X & Y

« on: October 13, 2015, 10:06:25 AM »

It is exactly as you say: When homed, the Y reads 598. I have inserted 598 in Home Off.
How do I set my Soft Limits?