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FAQs / Re: X offset appears to change

« on: September 08, 2017, 02:04:33 AM »

The Gcode posted is not complete.
Could you perhaps .zip and attach a complete Gcode file ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: All the Gear and No Idea (as to why nothing happens)

« on: September 08, 2017, 01:40:42 AM »

Now tell me what is the most economical but effective program to convert text (any font) to G-Code please?

Hi Basil,

Try 'F-Engrave' - pretty cost effective as it's free. This thread refers ; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,33947.0.html

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Radius to end of arc differs from radius to startline

« on: September 07, 2017, 07:32:11 AM »

I would start by asking Sheetcam, searching their website or at least posting a question on their forum;  http://forum.sheetcam.com/

Tweakie.

1784

VB and the development of wizards / Re: is possible vbscript for dobutton(23) ?

« on: September 07, 2017, 06:43:50 AM »

Would you recommend this to me to understand more?

@Dewlosin - I have absolutely no idea - perhaps you could explain in more detail.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Radius to end of arc differs from radius to startline

« on: September 07, 2017, 05:41:29 AM »

Hi Mike,

Your .dxf is fine.

Your Gcode contains both Incremental and Absolute arcs (or at least variations on the Mach3 requirements for arcs).

My guess is that you need to look for a better / more up-to-date post processor to generate your Gcode with an arc format that Mach3 understands.

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: September 07, 2017, 03:41:46 AM »

Excellent work Dan.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Trees.

« on: September 06, 2017, 06:46:06 AM »

Thanks Rich.

For me CNC removes the need for artistic skills 

Tweakie.

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Spanish / Re: Mach3 de Inches a MM (Motor Tuning realizado)

« on: September 06, 2017, 02:03:01 AM »

Hola,

Carefully check your generated Gcode to make sure that it does have the G21 towards the beginning and that it does not contain a G20 further on in the code.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 is not talking to Breakout board

« on: September 06, 2017, 01:52:55 AM »

hi,
I hope someone can help me with my mach3... I've bought new breakout board and trying to connect with mach3, I already change the port address to my mach3 but when I load G-Code it not even move. how should I know that breakout board is connected to mach3?

Can you provide details (make, model, etc.) of your Breakout board and your CNC controller.

Also which PC operating system are you using ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Sherline Lathe 4410 - very new to CNC

« on: September 06, 2017, 01:31:34 AM »

Hi Donnie,

With regard to the Gcode it is usual to use a CAD/CAM software (such as Vectric) where the desired part / item can be designed from scratch or imported as a DXF and drawn then, using it’s Post Processor, the Gcode is created then loaded into Mach3 for machining.

There is a very basic CAD/CAM in LazyCam (which comes free with the Mach3 download / install) – this can get you started but be prepared to purchase a more sophisticated package as you needs grow.

Tweakie.