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1991

FAQs / Re: X offset appears to change

« on: September 09, 2017, 01:24:36 AM »

Although nothing can be ruled out the ESS only does what it is told to do so I doubt that the ESS is the cause.

Tweakie.

1992

FAQs / Re: X offset appears to change

« on: September 08, 2017, 04:22:30 AM »

My mistake - without a CR (or similar) at the end of the Gcode the last line is ignored.

So, your code runs OK here.

Can you attach Your <profile> .xml file (the one from your Mach3 folder) then we can check your Mach3 settings and attempt to spot the problem. You need to copy and rename the .xml file to Slipery.xml before posting using Additional Options.

Tweakie.

1993

FAQs / Re: X offset appears to change

« on: September 08, 2017, 02:17:38 AM »

This is the actual code that I ran to produce the engraving in the picture (albeit multiple times),  Ni errors are generated.

The code you posted only machines 3 sides of the rectangle

Tweakie.

1994

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.

1995

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.

1996

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.

1997

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.

1998

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.

1999

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

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

Excellent work Dan.

Tweakie.

2000

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.