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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Auto Tool height does not set correctly. Help.

« on: July 01, 2017, 06:19:17 AM »

Hi Bravo1,

My machine which has the Smooth Stepper connected is more of less in constant use so I don't get much time for testing different things so a couple of thoughts for you to try:

I am assuming you are using Mach3 version R3.043.062 and the current (up to date) SS plugin and firmware ?

Can you try making the plate thickness and retract distance something other than zero - it could be a small amount, less than one step, anything other than zero and then see if this makes a difference ?

Does your incorrect rise height match the Z axis DRO ? (as if the Var(2000) was interpreting the Z axis DRO instead of the X axis DRO).

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Auto Tool height does not set correctly. Help.

« on: June 30, 2017, 06:18:22 AM »

Hi Bravo1,

I thought I had an answer but subsequent testing disproved my theory.

I will keep thinking.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: help!!! I need of wires ST-V2 (alias KK-01) breakborad and UC300ETH on micromil

« on: June 30, 2017, 02:33:28 AM »

The overall configuration of Mach3 is explained in the manual http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/
You will also need the details for configuration of the UC300ETH plugin.

If you have any specific points regarding the Mach3 config. I would be pleased to help (if I can).

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Trispokedovetiles: CNC code to cut tiles

« on: June 30, 2017, 02:15:35 AM »

Hi guys,

I have removed the dead / hacked links from this thread.

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Please help?

« on: June 28, 2017, 10:11:15 AM »

If you are using a laptop then you need a motion controller such as the ESS or similar (Laptops are not supported for Mach3 use with the parallel port).

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Z-Axis moving only up and Jogs in same direction (up) for Joging Up or Down

« on: June 28, 2017, 01:57:39 AM »

How does it behave from the MDI screen ?

Try:  G0 Z5

Does it go up ?

and:  G0 Z-5

Does it go down ?

Tweake.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Trispokedovetiles: CNC code to cut tiles

« on: June 28, 2017, 01:46:09 AM »

I suppose this would all change if I increased or decreased the size?

Yes it would.

tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Mach 3 stepper control issues

« on: June 26, 2017, 04:32:30 AM »

In Mach3 Config / Ports & Pins / Motor Outputs try changing both Step and Direction signals to Active Low.

Do you have +5V connected to the Gecko drive ?

Do you have the charge pump enabled on pin 17 ? (Config / Ports & Pins / Outputs)

Can you reset (get Mach3 out of) Estop ?

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / MOVED: Need dedicated cycle start

« on: June 26, 2017, 01:54:33 AM »

This topic has been moved to General Mach Discussion.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=35156.0

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Trispokedovetiles: CNC code to cut tiles

« on: June 26, 2017, 01:48:22 AM »

Hi Jammerm,

If it’s any help, here is the CAD/CAM generated toolpath (which includes the tool  radius offset) to use with a 1mm diameter cutter.
The datum is the centre, material thickness 1.5mm and overall the dovetile is approx. 50mm diameter.

Tweakie.