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

« on: January 26, 2017, 04:20:57 AM »

The laser On / OFF control is on whichever Port and Pin number you allocate to the Digit Trig (Config / Ports & Pins / Output Signals).

Tweakie.

1832

General Mach Discussion / Re: mach 3 license ??

« on: January 26, 2017, 02:00:34 AM »

In your old Mach3 folder you should find the file Mach1Lic.dat that is your license file and it should be copied into your new Mach3 folder.

If you have lost your Mach1Lic.dat file completely then you need to contact Microproto for a duplicate.

Tweakie.

1833

General Mach Discussion / Re: motor tuning help

« on: January 26, 2017, 01:56:51 AM »

There is an example of the calculations here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12512.0.html

There is also an automated procedure 'Set Steps per Unit' on the Mach3 Settings (Alt-6) page.

Tweakie.

1834

General Mach Discussion / Re: Parallel port woes, again. Help wanted, again

« on: January 25, 2017, 10:04:22 AM »

There have been quite a few here who have had problems with Win7 and Mach3. Although it perhaps sounds stupid the best solution seems to be WinXP.

Tweakie.

1835

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems with Z not cutting the right depth

« on: January 25, 2017, 09:57:30 AM »

The Z DRO shows the depth change but for some reason the stepper is not moving to the right depth.

Perhaps a mechanical problem with your machine (loose grub screw, slipping coupling, etc.) or an electrical problem (Z axis motor, motor driver, wiring connections, etc.).

Tweakie.

1836

Promote and discuss your product / Re: Tree Branch cut out DXF File

« on: January 25, 2017, 01:57:15 AM »

Very nice work, thanks for sharing.

Tweakie.

1837

Mach3 under Vista / Re: Unstable pulsing under Windows 7

« on: January 25, 2017, 01:24:24 AM »

Excellent news. 

Tweakie.

1838

General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC router stopped and won't respond to Mach3

« on: January 24, 2017, 10:34:49 AM »

Quite right, it's a  Campbell Designs board.

The only thing I have spotted so far is that your Outputs settings are incorrect. Disable all outputs except the Charge Pump (which is set to port 1, pin 17) then see if that makes any difference.

Tweakie.

1839

General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC router stopped and won't respond to Mach3

« on: January 24, 2017, 01:36:41 AM »

We need a bit more information.

I don't think you have the correct pin configuration for Motor Outputs but this relates to the make of controller.
What make and model controller (the bit that drives the stepper motors) are you using ?
A picture may help.
What make and model Breakout Board are you using ?

Tweakie.

1840

General Mach Discussion / Re: Motor on CNC not running but running onscreen in MACH3

« on: January 24, 2017, 01:20:40 AM »

Is the stepper motor for the axis that has quit moving making a whining noise ?

Tweakie.