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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Windows 10 update -- don't do it

« on: May 17, 2018, 06:52:10 AM »

Thanks Gerry.

Tweakie.

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Share Your GCode / Re: G-code help

« on: May 17, 2018, 03:15:01 AM »

Hi Marcmora,

Welcome to the forum.

Firstly you need a high resolution image of the crest then it can be traced (various software available to do this - Inkscape is free) to produce one or more .dxf's (vector files). A Gcode file can then be produced from the vector file (again various software available to do this - LazyCam is free but there are better products available).

If you use a CAD/CAM software (such as Vectric Aspire) you could create a V-Carve type of crest (also check out F-Engrave - this is free).

Overall there is a lot of work (and learning) involved in creating the required Gcode but learning can be fun 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Windows 10 update -- don't do it

« on: May 17, 2018, 01:34:23 AM »

Hi Bryanna,

It may be helpful if you could post a link to the new build version 3.043.062.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Switching from Mach3 to Mach4

« on: May 14, 2018, 12:02:21 PM »

If it was me...

Mach 4
Gecko G540  https://www.geckodrive.com/support.html
ESS  https://www.warp9td.com/
Vectric CAD / CAM software http://www.vectric.com/
Various other stuff, the list goes on and on 

Check out the above linked websites, there is lots of useful information there.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: May 14, 2018, 11:23:37 AM »

It's such a broad subject and documents I have seen only cover limited aspects of photon properties at various wavelengths so best to Google the subject and see what you find. The various laser manufacturers websites will often detail what their machines are capable of so that should be a start.

Tweakie.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: zero tool problem

« on: May 14, 2018, 05:07:24 AM »

It depends on which version of Mach3 you are using.
If your script runs fine without the line then keep it that way.

Tweakie.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: zero tool problem

« on: May 14, 2018, 01:10:21 AM »

The line...

 DoOemButton (1003) 'Cancellare una possibile condizione di feed-hold

will turn the spindle OFF.

(That particular line of script was found necessary following a Mach3 revision in 2012 which prevented the script execution if a feed-hold condition existed. You could perhaps investigate other methods of cancelling a feed-hold without actually using 'Stop').

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with threading woes in Mach3

« on: May 10, 2018, 08:31:33 AM »

If your X axis is still stalling then my guess is that your Velocity and Acceleration (in motor tuning) is still set too high.

In any event reduce your Kernel speed to the minimum needed and stick with version .062.

Can you attach your .xml file (<your profile>.xml found in the Mach3 folder).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: NVEC400 motion controller

« on: May 10, 2018, 06:40:41 AM »

The Novusun software installation installs a Pirate Mach3 license.  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,24331.msg238650.html#msg238650 as a result no support for this product is provided by this forum.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with threading woes in Mach3

« on: May 09, 2018, 08:08:12 AM »

Try reducing the X axis Velocity and Acceleration by 50% in motor tuning and save the changes. Close then Restart Mach3 - does it still have the same problem ?

Tweakie.