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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 laser

« on: July 06, 2017, 10:56:12 AM »

Hi Shady,

The attached Gcode file (originally used as a test with Mach4) has been modified for use with Mach3 and the M11/M10 commands.
It alternately switches between cut and engrave toolpaths (using S5000 and S10) as shown in this short video: 
https://youtu.be/8fUg6ebWut0

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: Wiring of yoocnc 450 Kjb parallel port card to newforever inverter for Mach3 co

« on: July 06, 2017, 04:32:10 AM »

Here is another link for the E100 VFD manual:

http://ri.search.yahoo.com/_ylt=A0LEVxHE9F1Zd0UAiQlXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTByZnU4cmNpBGNvbG8DYmYxBHBvcwM5BHZ0aWQDBHNlYwNzcg--/RV=2/RE=1499358532/RO=10/RU=http%3a%2f%2fblog.opilab.ch%2fcnc%2fNOWFOREVER%2520MANUAL%2520E-100.pdf/RK=0/RS=MhJEQwYF4wnkaxEL9_cCyiMyl3Y-

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 laser

« on: July 06, 2017, 01:19:45 AM »

Hi Shady,

This explains the use of the M11/M10 commands:  http://hobbycncart.com/publ/cikkek/mach3_temaju_cikkek/switching_a_laser_under_mach_control/8-1-0-29

For vector work you may need to modify the post processor that you use to replace the +Z commands with the M10P1 and the -Z commands with M11P1 and then set the S### to your desired laser power level.
The photo engraving plugin is slightly different - it places it's output on the Digital Trigger pin and the M11/M10 commands are not used. The S### command is inserted manually.

Tweakie.

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Spanish / Re: El mach3 me corta pero no respeta las medidas

« on: July 06, 2017, 01:09:34 AM »

Hi Mauro,

In Demo mode, Mach3 will only run the first 500 lines of the Gcode file.

A license is required to run the full Gcode http://www.machsupport.com/shop/mach3/

Tweakie.

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

« on: July 06, 2017, 01:05:50 AM »

It appears that the line >Call SetOemDRO (2,PlateThickness)< is not being seen. Originally this line was >Call SetDRO (2,PlateThickness)< but the Z Axis would be attributed with the updated Retract value (not the X Axis as was intended).

Have you tried:   Call SetDRO (0,PlateThickness)   ?


Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: UC100 - lost connection frequently

« on: July 05, 2017, 07:10:52 AM »

Hi Chris,

Stranger things have happened but let's hope that resolves the problem.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 laser

« on: July 05, 2017, 01:50:53 AM »

Hi Shady,

Welcome.

By far the easiest method I have found for PWM laser output power control is described here: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12444.msg194200.html#msg194200

It will take forever to go through the whole thread but you may find some things there that are of interest to you.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Strange rotary toolpath.

« on: July 04, 2017, 01:47:35 AM »

Excellent news, I am pleased you have found the problem.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / QR Codes.

« on: July 03, 2017, 07:39:22 AM »

This is just a test for me to see how well QR Codes behave.
Rather than use a private server I have taken the liberty of using a post in this section of our forum as others may also be interested in some experimentation.

I usually transport Gcode to the dedicated machine PC with a memory stick and this system works perfectly for me but it does not hurt to look at alternative or different methods.

It is very quick & easy to convert Gcode files into a .jpgQR (or other printable format) and it is then equally just as easy to scan that .jpgQR into the clipboard and then directly into Mach.

There are file size limitations imposed by QR image resolution issues but they need to be explored and that is the reason for this post. Obviously I would welcome others thoughts on this topic.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Strange rotary toolpath.

« on: July 03, 2017, 01:52:31 AM »

Check your generated Gcode - Does it contain a G90.1 or a G91.1 at the beginning ?

If it does not then change the IJ Mode in General Config. and then regen. toolpath.

Tweakie.