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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 engraving CNC laser machine missing steps and regaining them ...?

« on: July 18, 2018, 04:44:00 AM »

I have absolutely no idea what is causing this but what is really weird is the C and y transposed (in the centre circled example). Obviously, that could not be caused by 'missed steps' so something is going on with Mach4. Are you using the M62/M63 commands for switching your laser ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Configuring a light curtain for a CNC router

« on: July 16, 2018, 05:42:03 AM »

There are dangers with operating any form of equipment and you perhaps need to decide just how safe you need to make your machine environment.

If you or any part of you is inside the curtain at any time whilst the machine is active then you are not ‘totally safe’.
Even at (perhaps ‘especially at’) limited, slow speeds the available torque of any axis could still cause substantial personal injury.

I take a ‘calculated risk’ when operating my machines. I have an Emergency Stop (which instantly disconnects power to all parts of the machine and accessories but not the PC) and a dry powder Fire Extinguisher (especially for laser work) within easy reach at all times. Third parties and pets are not allowed anywhere near an operating machine. So far, this has served me well but, as you can see, it is not foolproof and it is not totally safe.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Boxford Duet desktop CNC

« on: July 15, 2018, 07:20:01 AM »

Not much help to you but due to the shrouded nature of any available information from Boxford when I converted my VMC all the existing electronics (except the VFD) were discarded in favour of the more modern stepper drivers, etc.

Tweakie.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: using sendserial command in mach3

« on: July 14, 2018, 06:07:54 AM »

Excellent work Tiemann66, thank you for sharing the information.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Mach 3 Laser Gcode Resolution Issue?

« on: July 13, 2018, 01:13:51 AM »

There are a number of issues with version .066 and this may be one of them. Try using version R3.043.062 which can be downloaded from here; http://www.machsupport.com/software/downloads-updates/   (it can be installed over the top of your existing version).

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 problems when moving.

« on: July 12, 2018, 10:42:47 AM »

Hi Seregius,

Why not talk to Artsoft / NFS directly about the problems you see with Mach4. They can be easily contacted by the ticket system here;  http://www.machsupport.com/support/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help

« on: July 12, 2018, 06:23:31 AM »

I think you need to reinstall Mach3 as something has gone wrong with your installation.

(The atl71.dll should be in your Mach3 folder - a copy is attached if it is any help to you).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: usual hard drive swap problems.

« on: July 12, 2018, 02:40:36 AM »

I am pleased you got it working Jim.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 problems when moving.

« on: July 12, 2018, 02:20:11 AM »

Mach4 should change the settings for the machine, and not change the machine for Mach4.
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Hi Seregius,

I think everything in this world is financially driven - if you were a potentially enormous customer then the software would, I am sure, be changed to suit your machine and your requirements. However, in reality, we have to learn to adapt our machine's and their set-up's to suit the software that is currently available and if you choose Mach4 then Craig has made some excellent suggestions to achieve a compromise solution to your exact stop issue.

As I mentioned earlier Mach4 is under development and if enough users need it, the cycle stop function may well be modified in the future.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Always check the deals.

« on: July 12, 2018, 02:05:29 AM »

Hi Craig,

I guess you're right, it has always been buyer beware but I just seem to notice more scams nowadays. 

Tweakie.