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FAQs / Re: X axis not working

« on: June 22, 2017, 01:36:51 AM »

Could it be a problem on the CNC controller?

That is more than likely.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: X axis not working

« on: June 21, 2017, 10:44:09 AM »

In Mach3 Ports & Pins / Motor Outputs, check that you have the correct port and pin assignment for the X axis and also that it is enabled.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 21, 2017, 08:36:53 AM »

Excellent result.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 21, 2017, 07:45:16 AM »

I think you need to change your Ports & Pins Motor Outputs to:

X step 2
X dir 3
Y step 4
Y dir 5
Z step 6
Z dir 7
A step 8
A dir 9

Follow the wires and check which pin your EStop is connected to and make sure that is the pin specified in Inputs for EStop.
(The 3163B diagrams show pin 15 but yours may be connected differently).

Check JP2 (as mentioned previously).

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: 3D Printer Add-on Project

« on: June 21, 2017, 01:30:59 AM »

Excellent work Beerbatter, thanks for posting the information on your project.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 20, 2017, 08:46:39 AM »

That is just about the oldest version of Mach3 you could possibly be using.
Download version 062 from here: ftp://anonymous:guest@ftp.machsupport.com/Mach3/Mach3Version3.043.062.exe

At this stage - Check that JP2 (on your 3163B) is connected between pins 2 & 3

Can you get out of E-STOP in Mach3 ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 20, 2017, 08:13:51 AM »

I am not sure but a fresh install may not be necessary - click on Help / About Mach3 and that should show the version number you are using.

Do you have details about the breakout board / controller you are using ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 20, 2017, 07:53:58 AM »

Which version of Mach3 are you using ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: BAD DECISSION

« on: June 20, 2017, 07:16:19 AM »

Hi Gregors,

Attach your .xml file (the one from your Mach3 folder <your profile>.xml) and we will try to identify the problem.
Copy and rename it to gregors.xml then attach using Additional Options tab.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Question about computer to run Mach 3

« on: June 20, 2017, 01:24:28 AM »

It may be best to use a more modern computer and a motion controller such as the ESS (or similar).

However, you could fit a PCI parallel port card to provide the 25 pin printer port. More details are in Members Documents here: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,34848.0.html

Tweakie.