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General Mach Discussion / Re: How to use OEM301

« on: November 15, 2018, 07:52:21 AM »

Looks like the Wiki is now gone, so can't look it up.

Sorry guys, a bit off-topic but it is devastating that the Wiki has gone     so much information from the past just wiped out

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: jog screen does not dislpay

« on: November 15, 2018, 07:35:36 AM »

Defective Tab key on your new keyboard perhaps ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: FORUM SEARCH NOT WORKING

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:23:25 AM »

Hi Haik,

This forum is currently undergoing a re-think on layout, content, etc.  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,38649.0.html

Some functions (such as search and link re-directs, etc.) may be a little cranky until it is all sorted      

Tweakie.

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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / Re: Search function not working?

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:21:11 AM »

Hi n257jy,

Sorry but no news on the broken Search facility.

I am guessing that the Website and the Forum used so many shared resources that in the Website re-structure some key files have been moved (or deleted) and no one knows just how to fix it.

In the meantime, you could try the Mach Wiki and the CncZone forum to search for info on external buttons configuration.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: old sherline CNC + smoothstepper

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:09:20 AM »

Hi Flo,

You cannot use the Smooth Stepper with your existing control box.

In it's day (before my time with using Mach) the Max NC controller worked extremely well - it was built like a brick outhouse so despite it's age I am sure it will still work extremely well with Mach3 today. Best thing is just try it and see.

Last resort is replacing the controller with modern motor drivers and then use your Smooth Stepper - quite a challenge but a learning experience and great adventure.

Tweakie.

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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / Re: Search function not working?

« on: November 14, 2018, 02:21:24 AM »

 

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: old sherline CNC + smoothstepper

« on: November 14, 2018, 02:17:49 AM »

After a bit more digging your Max NC controller can only be driven from the LPT Parallel Port of a suitable 32 bit PC running win 7 or older OS.

I have attached a compilation of the documents I have found which may be helpful.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: old sherline CNC + smoothstepper

« on: November 14, 2018, 01:50:37 AM »

Hi Flo,

Mach3 does have a Max NC Mode select on the Config. / Ports & Pins page but, as far as I am aware, that was never intended to be used with the Smooth Stepper.

I am sure there is information on setting up Max NC Mode within the forum but without the Search facility it is going to be hard to find.

Tweakie.

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PoKeys / Re: Mach4, Pokeys and Lexium

« on: November 13, 2018, 01:57:22 AM »

Your Step and Direction signals voltages from the 57CNC seem to be correct (at least that's what mine measure with a DMM).

Do your ethernet drives require and Enable signal ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: missing motor tuning screen mach3

« on: November 13, 2018, 01:44:51 AM »

Hi Jim,

Sounds like you do not have any drivers installed.
If you are using the LPT Parallel Port then run DriverTest.exe (Mach3 folder) this will install the missing drivers.

This forum is currently undergoing a re-think on layout, content, etc.  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,38649.0.html
Some functions (such as search and link re-directs, etc.) may be a little cranky until it is all sorted 

Tweakie.