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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 problems

« on: August 04, 2018, 11:30:07 AM »

Anyone have any more ideas? I can't keep throwing money at a problem.

I don't know if this is any help but...
For Mach3 I use WinXP and my CNC machines are operated by dedicated PC's which are not connected to the internet or receiving updates.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: August 04, 2018, 11:16:12 AM »

Warp9 have now added the ability to laser reproduce (raster) 8 bit photographic images using their ESS and the v221 release Mach4 plugin. It is still very much in the beta stage and does not have a GUI but an excellent and detailed ‘setting-up’ tutorial has been prepared which should get any potential users up and running in no time. It equally supports vector laser work and is suitable for use with Diode, RF and DC excited CO2 lasers.

I have not had a chance to try it out yet but for those who may wish to do so, the full documentation and further details can be found here;  https://warp9td.com/index.php/faq/faq-mach4#LaserSetup

Tweakie.

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Mach4 Videos / Re: ZeroBrane Tip - Custom AutoComplete

« on: August 04, 2018, 06:57:31 AM »

Just like to add to the comments here...

Thanks Daz for all the work you do in making these great videos which explain to us all the mysteries of Mach4.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Windows 7 and Mach 3

« on: August 03, 2018, 01:29:58 AM »

Hi DebbieC,

These threads refer to the problem and it's solution;

www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,37291.msg255042.html#msg255042

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,37670.msg257402.html#msg257402

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General Mach Discussion / Re: CS Labs CSMIO/P-A

« on: August 02, 2018, 08:22:32 AM »

Welcome back Hood.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Running circle wizard

« on: August 02, 2018, 01:41:47 AM »

I would suspect that the problem is mechanical, maybe a loose coupling ?

Check that you are not loosing steps - does the machine return eaxctly to the zero position after it has finished making the oval pockets ?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 pin 15 Always active

« on: August 01, 2018, 01:27:33 AM »

If you have done all the tests then it sounds like Pin 15 from the Parallel Port is dead.
Either another PC or perhaps fit a new PCI Parallel Port card (5 Volt version - this thread refers; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,34848.msg239910.html#msg239910 )

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can't get mach 3 to drive the machine after re-load

« on: July 31, 2018, 11:37:19 AM »

Right clicked drivetest, ran as administrator, nothing happened.

Which OS are you using and is it 32 Bit ?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can't get mach 3 to drive the machine after re-load

« on: July 31, 2018, 10:23:37 AM »

Assuming you are using the Parallel Port then another issue could be the output voltage. Old PC equipment was 5 Volt and new equipment is generally 3.3 Volt and may not be able to drive your controller correctly.
There are a number of solutions and one is to fit a PCI Parallel Port card which outputs 5 Volts - this thread may be of interest;  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,34848.msg239910.html#msg239910

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General Mach Discussion / Re: help with mach3

« on: July 31, 2018, 06:55:14 AM »

Hi Petlaw,

Check that you have not accidentally clicked the Jog ON/OFF button (main screen).