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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Cnc Id od and thread grinder

« on: July 26, 2019, 01:19:39 AM »

1 question I am planning on using a stepper for the spindle ( Low rpm)  and a y axis for the thread grinding. Is there a way to config mach that way. 1 time keep turning 2nd move proportionally to the z axis. ( the 2nd I can do with gcode easy enough).

I am not sure I fully understand this ?

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 ESS with Spindle and Laser Diode?

« on: July 26, 2019, 01:14:56 AM »

Ah, bummer.  Do you just have two different profiles setup then?

I am able to use the same profile.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 ESS with Spindle and Laser Diode?

« on: July 25, 2019, 04:22:42 AM »

Unfortunately there is only one PWM signal available so I physically switch between Laser and Spindle.

Tweakie.

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CS-Lab / Re: Stripped down Biesse Rover retrofit

« on: July 25, 2019, 01:15:57 AM »

Wow ! 

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Cnc Id od and thread grinder

« on: July 25, 2019, 01:12:52 AM »

Hi Mark,

I am looking forward to following your build project - all looks good so far 

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 and Warp9 ESS

« on: July 24, 2019, 06:17:29 AM »

Am I going to gain $200 worth of improvement by moving to Mach4 from Mach3

In my opinion yes you will - bearing in mind the Mach4 / ESS laser support.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 Videos / MOVED: Mach4 and Warp9 ESS

« on: July 24, 2019, 06:12:29 AM »

This topic has been moved to Mach4 General Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=41466.0

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CAD software

« on: July 23, 2019, 12:09:54 PM »

There are many free CAD/CAM software's available - you could perhaps try F-Engrave for starters https://www.scorchworks.com/Fengrave/fengrave.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Parameters

« on: July 23, 2019, 03:24:00 AM »

However, what is the interpreter and when is it reset?

I think that is referring to the 'Reset' Button, however, there are some params. which can be reset during 'Reset' by selection in the Config / General Config page.

I know it is no answer but you are discovering some of the mysteries of Mach3 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Parameters

« on: July 23, 2019, 01:46:08 AM »

Some parameters are truly persistent and saved into the .xml settings file when Mach3 is properly shut down. They are intact at the start of the next session. Some parameters are only preserved during the current session.

I do not recall ever seeing a list of which are which - perhaps the Mach3 manual may give details ?

Tweakie.