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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Need Direction for what to try next.

« on: June 21, 2018, 01:39:53 PM »

Hi Nick,

Try downloading and installing (over the top of your existing version) the latest Mach3 version (R3.043.062);   http://www.machsupport.com/software/downloads-updates/

This patched version may resolve the problem.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 looks weird and torch won't fire

« on: June 21, 2018, 01:34:01 PM »

Not all PC's are up to the task - if you are using the parallel port driver and DriverTest.exe does not run then you could consider using another PC or an external motion controller.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 looks weird and torch won't fire

« on: June 21, 2018, 06:06:34 AM »

Hi IvanR,

It would be best for you to use Mach3 version R3.043.062 which can be downloaded from here;   http://www.machsupport.com/software/downloads-updates/

Tweakie

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with "Ref All Home"

« on: June 21, 2018, 02:04:15 AM »

Hi,

No apologies necessary, we would all just like to help to resolve the problem you are experiencing.

It sounds to me like something is badly amiss within the control box.

Initially I suggest you give the inside a thorough visual inspection, checking the integrity of all soldered connections, the seating of any plug connections and the tightness of all screw connections. Look expecially for any wires that are poorly soldered. Then, with a Multimeter set to continuity, check the integrety of all external multicore cables and their associated connectors. Take your time, the object is to find a defect and it could be as simple as just one wire which has become disconnected.

A couple of photos of the inside of the control box may be helpful.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with "Ref All Home"

« on: June 20, 2018, 10:32:26 AM »

When you say that the control box has been acting up, what else had been going wrong ?

Tweakie.

1716

Mach3 under Vista / Re: Mach3, Windows 7, XP Mode

« on: June 20, 2018, 06:54:22 AM »

In Config / Ports & Pins / Port Setup & Axis Selection do you have Port#1 Enabled and the Port Address set to 0x3100 ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 looks weird and torch won't fire

« on: June 20, 2018, 02:01:04 AM »

Perhaps some of those who use plasma systems may be able to help.

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ess Reset Velocity N. Disabling mach

« on: June 19, 2018, 02:07:03 AM »

Hi Mr.Toad,

To avoid duplication this topic is already being dealt with by Andy (the expert) on the Warp9 forum;  https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/7-general-discussion/7576-woodworker-needs-help?start=36

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: ISEL 3020 Conversion

« on: June 19, 2018, 01:49:33 AM »

With microstepping it is usual to select 1/8 if your machine parts and workings are going to be in Imperial units and 1/10 if it is going to be in Metric units.

Here is a calculator which will help you calculate the Steps per Unit for each axis; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16315.0;attach=23771

Velocity and acceleration are a ‘trial and error’ thing…
Increase Velocity in steps until an axis regularly stalls (squealing noise) then reduce it by 30% saving the changes as you go. Acceleration is set in a similar manner. Then they are both finely adjusted for optimum performance.


Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: ESS and C11G help needed

« on: June 15, 2018, 02:32:10 AM »

Have you followed the directions given in page 10 of the C11G users manual and are you using the external power supply (connected to X1) ?

Tweakie.