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Feature Requests / Re: Restart Modbus TCP connection

« on: November 15, 2017, 07:31:35 AM »

Hi Uli,

I have a licensed Mach4 set-up on my machine PC but all my production work is still done with Mach3. One day Mach4 will be ready to take over but it will not be today.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Optical Illusion.

« on: November 15, 2017, 06:35:44 AM »

Interesting that the illusion can be reproduced by laser etching.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Alright fellow campers...a frankenstein moment!!

« on: November 15, 2017, 02:45:31 AM »

Just a suggestion...

I think you need to sort out some of your wiring - each drives supply (+ & -) should be wired directly back to the PSU and not a star and daisy chain as you have at present.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: November 15, 2017, 01:34:14 AM »

Hi Leslie,

Sorry but I have absolutely no idea. I have never seen it for sale either so I suspect it went into a propriety system perhaps.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Alright fellow campers...a frankenstein moment!!

« on: November 14, 2017, 06:54:47 AM »

Hi Halfmill,

It’s an illusive problem and no one solution cures all. When I fitted my VFD the manufacturer’s instructions regarding grounding were well over the top of what was actually required but the fitting of an RFI mains filter and shielded cable between the VFD and spindle also VFD and controller (shields only grounded at one single point and at one end only) was essential.
A couple of years back I did a basic wiring tutorial (for beginners) and this may be what Chaoticone was referring to (a couple of posts back). If it’s of any assistance it is here: https://openbuilds.com/threads/electronics-101.693/

Tweakie.

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Feature Requests / Re: Restart Modbus TCP connection

« on: November 14, 2017, 04:12:46 AM »

Although future development of Mach3 has ceased in favour of Mach4 it is far from being Dead. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: This is just plain... WRONG

« on: November 11, 2017, 11:12:02 AM »

Got the same PM.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: problema con el eje Y y la direccion del movimiento

« on: November 10, 2017, 05:51:55 AM »

Assuming you are using the parallel port...

Possibly one of many reasons but it could be that your parallel port output is at 3.3Volt TTL and your driver is expecting 5Volt TTL. Check your PC to see if it has a 5Volt PCI slot and if so fit a 5Volt PCI parallel port card. This thread refers: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,34848.0.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: new setup issues

« on: November 10, 2017, 04:02:39 AM »

Hi Woodworker84,

I have sent you a PM.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Axis direction doesn't always change

« on: November 09, 2017, 10:46:31 AM »

Hi Martin,

I think Gerry has mentioned the most likely cause of the problem - 3.3V TTL signals where 5V TTL is expected.

Tweakie.