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211

FAQs / Re: Z plunging after next cut

« on: November 24, 2018, 01:50:34 AM »

Sounds like you Z axis could be missing steps on the rapid upward (+Z) movement.

Try halving the Z axis Velocity and Acceleration settings in motor tuning and save the changes. If this makes any difference then experiment with your Z axis motor tuning settings until it performs correctly.

Tweakie.

212

Mach3 under Vista / Re: X axis moves only left, with both + and - inputs

« on: November 24, 2018, 01:45:38 AM »

Check your wiring.

In particular the X axis Direction pin connection.
If you are using the Parallel Port then check your 25 way cable itself.
Also check the wiring and connections to the X axis motor (check both windings are connected).

Tweakie.

213

General Mach Discussion / Re: Control VFD/Spindle via Breakout board and mach3.

« on: November 23, 2018, 06:49:44 AM »

Hi,

This forum is currently undergoing a re-think on layout, content, etc.  http://forum.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,38649.0.html

Some functions (such as search and link re-directs, etc.) may be a little cranky until it is all sorted.     

Tweakie.

214

Tangent Corner / Re: how to login my cash app account

« on: November 21, 2018, 01:31:46 AM »

 

Tweakie.

215

Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / Re: Search function not working?

« on: November 15, 2018, 08:04:19 AM »

By way of an update to my previous post ...

Now the Mach Wiki has gone !

WTF.

Tweakie

216

General Mach Discussion / Re: How to use OEM301

« on: November 15, 2018, 07:52:21 AM »

Looks like the Wiki is now gone, so can't look it up.

Sorry guys, a bit off-topic but it is devastating that the Wiki has gone     so much information from the past just wiped out

Tweakie.

217

General Mach Discussion / Re: jog screen does not dislpay

« on: November 15, 2018, 07:35:36 AM »

Defective Tab key on your new keyboard perhaps ?

Tweakie.

218

General Mach Discussion / Re: FORUM SEARCH NOT WORKING

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:23:25 AM »

Hi Haik,

This forum is currently undergoing a re-think on layout, content, etc.  http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,38649.0.html

Some functions (such as search and link re-directs, etc.) may be a little cranky until it is all sorted      

Tweakie.

219

Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / Re: Search function not working?

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:21:11 AM »

Hi n257jy,

Sorry but no news on the broken Search facility.

I am guessing that the Website and the Forum used so many shared resources that in the Website re-structure some key files have been moved (or deleted) and no one knows just how to fix it.

In the meantime, you could try the Mach Wiki and the CncZone forum to search for info on external buttons configuration.

Tweakie.

220

Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: old sherline CNC + smoothstepper

« on: November 15, 2018, 02:09:20 AM »

Hi Flo,

You cannot use the Smooth Stepper with your existing control box.

In it's day (before my time with using Mach) the Max NC controller worked extremely well - it was built like a brick outhouse so despite it's age I am sure it will still work extremely well with Mach3 today. Best thing is just try it and see.

Last resort is replacing the controller with modern motor drivers and then use your Smooth Stepper - quite a challenge but a learning experience and great adventure.

Tweakie.