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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: large g-code problem on mach3

« on: May 31, 2018, 08:12:55 AM »

As a test try turning off the Toolpath Display (Diagnostics screen) - if your 900,000 line code then runs OK the problem is most likely with your graphics card.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: A Robin.

« on: May 31, 2018, 01:32:39 AM »

 

Thanks Brett.

The camera is a Sony DSLR (which is based on the Minolta optics). The advantage being that the old 35mm Minolta film camera lenses are cheaply available and are a perfect fit for the Sony digital.
You won't believe this but the telephoto lens I used is generally referred to as 'the Beer Can'. (both photos taken at approx. 20 feet distance).

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: A Robin.

« on: May 30, 2018, 04:56:40 AM »

The adults are having difficulties keeping all the chicks together but this is one of the first out of the nest.

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Change Inches to MMs

« on: May 26, 2018, 10:57:26 AM »

Ahh well, it was just a thought.

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Change Inches to MMs

« on: May 26, 2018, 07:35:20 AM »

Hi Eoinie ,

Try the Axis Calibration feature (Settings screen).

Click 'Set Steps per Unit' and follow the on-screen instructions. (as you are working in metric units - if you command a movement of 30 then the DRO should increment 30.0000 and the axis movement should be 30 mm).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Calling all post processors. ( Help me to help you )

« on: May 25, 2018, 02:56:01 AM »

How did you convert from .txt to .pst so that when running update it will show up in the box ?

Please check the reply to your other post;  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,35732.msg255707.html#msg255707

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Have I been had?

« on: May 22, 2018, 10:49:00 AM »

Sorry to say but Yes you have been had.

Tweakie.

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Post Processors / Re: Mastercam 2017 Post Processor

« on: May 21, 2018, 10:31:25 AM »

The forum does not allow files with the extention .pst to be posted here so the extention has been changed to .txt.

Download "Boss_Mach3.txt"

Right click on the file and select Rename.

Change the file extention from .txt to .pst

Now place it in your PP folder.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 2M542 & Mach3 settings

« on: May 21, 2018, 04:17:26 AM »

I think not, it is a function of the particular computer being used and just how that computer runs Windows. Laptops often produce bad results (as well as power saving problems) and Dell computers have been reported many time in the past as having poor results.

One way forward is to use an external motion controller (such as the ESS) - there are many to choose from but those that support both Mach3 and Mach4 will satisfy your current and perhaps future needs.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 2M542 & Mach3 settings

« on: May 21, 2018, 04:05:36 AM »

Hi Sharpshooterser,

I am really not sure that Driver Test provides any useful information but according to section 2.2.1 of the manual the variation in pulse timing should be small. Your pic shows quite a high variation and that may well be the cause of your motor stalling.

As a guide the pulse timing line should look something like this;