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Spanish / Re: mach3 +nema23+tbb6600

« on: April 19, 2019, 10:04:18 AM »

Por favor, publique un diagrama de cableado de cómo tiene todo conectado.

Tweakie.

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Spanish / Re: mach3 +nema23+tbb6600

« on: April 19, 2019, 07:48:16 AM »

Hi  Tazmahv,

Have you thoroughly read through the Mach3 manual ? (available in Spanish);   https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mach3Mill_Español.pdf

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: ReConfguration EStop

« on: April 19, 2019, 01:41:36 AM »

Mach3 works in mysterious ways..LOL
 

 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: The solutions to my false limit switch triggering issues

« on: April 19, 2019, 01:37:06 AM »

Hi Truckeic,

Because there are so many variables, unfortunately, there is no one solution that suits every situation.

Initially check that you have set a Debounce Interval (config. – General Config.) of at least 100 (up to 500 max.).
For your inputs (limit,home,estop,etc) they should be wired using good quality twin core shielded cable with the shield connected to a single point Earth connection at the controller end only (not chassis). Also check that you do not have any Earth loops within your machine wiring layout. If problems persist then fit 0.1uF caps. connected between each used input and GND.

Hope this helps.

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Share Your GCode / MOVED: mach3 turn g codes help

« on: April 17, 2019, 04:59:39 AM »

This topic has been moved to General Mach Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=40043.0

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Post Processors / Re: Vectric post processor for Mach 4 laser operation.

« on: April 12, 2019, 01:43:14 AM »

Hi Sybie,

I was using a CO2 laser for most of the tests and an impact electromagnet for some other tests.

Tweakie.

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Post Processors / Re: Vectric post processor for Mach 4 laser operation.

« on: April 11, 2019, 10:38:38 AM »

Hi Tweakie,

Thank you, is Auggie difficult to configure and is it compatible with diode lasers? I am using this laser from Opt Lasers https://optlasers.com/kits-and-adapters/plh3d-6w-xf-universal-kit-for-cnc-machines   

You have chosen a very nice laser with excellent documentation.

Auggie is suitable for diode laser operation but you would have to take a look and judge for yourself.
Initially, understanding something new is difficult for me but once mastered, when looking back, it all seems so simple.
If it's any help, my initial adventures with Auggie are here;  http://gearotic.com/ESW/FavIcons/index.php?topic=1785.0

Tweakie.

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Post Processors / Re: Vectric post processor for Mach 4 laser operation.

« on: April 11, 2019, 06:44:41 AM »

Good day,

Pokeys57CNC does not support M62/M63 commands. Any idea what can be done to get the laser set-up and post processor working in Mach 4.

Perhaps contact PoLabs direct and ask them when the M62/M63 command set will be incorporated into their Mach4 plugin.

Alternately, you could do as I do and use the free software Auggie which has been specifically designed for laser use with the 57CNC. https://blog.poscope.com/auggie-cnc-machine-controller-for-pokeys/

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Getting Started With Mach 3

« on: April 10, 2019, 01:49:51 AM »

Hi John,

Welcome.

There are plenty of books and manuals but a practical approach may be the best way.

Perhaps try running one or two of the sample Gcode programs from this .zip file;

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=18345.0;attach=47494

then step through the Gcode file (one line at a time) and observe what is happening in the display (and with the machine) and you should get a feel for what each line of Gcode actually does.

Hope this helps,

Tweakie.

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Post Processors / Re: Vectric post processor for Mach 4 laser operation.

« on: April 10, 2019, 01:28:25 AM »

Good evening,

How do I go about using this post processor? Do I have to do any additional setting in Mach 4 or can I just install in Vectric all good to go? Please advise. Best regards.

Just copy the pp to your Vectric PostP folder then it can be selected within Vectric when creating your Gcode file.
 
This pp has been written to switch Output#1 in accordance with the M62/M63 commands – if you need to be using a different Output# then the pp can be modified by changing all M62P1 and M63P1 commands to M62Px and M63Px where x = the Output# of your choice.