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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Lazy inside/outside

« on: August 07, 2021, 09:31:06 AM »

Unfortunately that is not possible (LazyCam is quite old and does not have the refinements of modern CAD/CAM software). However, if you are really crafty with your design work you could use the Mach3 Scale DRO's to slightly enlarge or shrink the work to produce the desired effect.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drop down menus under Config

« on: August 07, 2021, 05:35:16 AM »

 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 and Gecko G540 stepper motor heat

« on: August 07, 2021, 12:58:50 AM »

Stepper motors should run hot to the touch but they should be current limited to keep the outer case temperature below a maximum of say 60 deg.C.
The Gecko G540 manual has the information on the selection of current limiting resistors which can be used. https://www.geckodrive.com/g540-4-axis-digital-stepper-drive.html
It’s a long story but because stepper drivers use microstepping and do not have position memory then disengaging them during use will cause loss of position so the G540 keeps them engaged when stationary. The Gecko documentation has far more details. https://www.geckodrive.com/support/step-motor-basics.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with Mach3 and nvum V2 usb

« on: August 06, 2021, 07:32:55 AM »

If its any help, these are just a few of the makers :-

CNC Drive  -  http://cncdrive.com/
Warp9TD -  https://warp9td.com/
Pokeys -  https://www.poscope.com/product/pokeys57cnc/#tab_downloads
Vital Systems -  https://www.vitalsystem.com/portal/motion/hicon/hicon_integra/hicon_integra.php
CS Lab -  https://en.cs-lab.eu/product/csmioip-s-6-axis-ethernet-motion-controller-stepdir-with-connectors/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with Mach3 and nvum V2 usb

« on: August 06, 2021, 05:37:20 AM »

What brands of controllers are there without problems?

Any Mach3 / Mach4 external motion controllers that are manufactured in the USA or EU have support.
The stepper / servo drivers can be Chinese but avoid any Chinese motion controllers.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with Mach3 and nvum V2 usb

« on: August 06, 2021, 04:05:29 AM »

If I buy Mach3 license will it work? Novusun

If it does not work at the moment then purchasing a license will not magically make it work.

Please bear in mind, this forum does not offer any support for Novusun products.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drop down menus under Config

« on: August 06, 2021, 02:59:50 AM »

This problem crops up every now and again, I think the only solution is to uninstall then reinstall Mach3.
Make a secure backup of your existing Mach3 folder first so you can copy over <your profile> .xml file and any special screens or macros you use from the backup to the new install.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Is this possible

« on: August 03, 2021, 02:40:24 PM »

Sorry but you can't run a mill and a lathe at the same time with Mach4 and an ESS. Whoever told you that you could was perhaps being a little optomistic.
It may be benificial if you also post your spindle speed question on the Warp9TD forum. https://warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/index

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / MOVED: Old VFD with USS Protocol and Rs485? need help

« on: August 03, 2021, 12:33:36 PM »

This topic has been moved to General Mach Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=45093.0

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem reading G31 sytem varibles

« on: August 02, 2021, 02:53:44 AM »

If you buy a new motion controller (there are many to choose from) I recommend that you purchase one that is manufactured in the EU or USA and avoid anything made in China.

Tweakie.