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General Mach Discussion / Re: Parallel port driver does not support EPP - Any alternative drivers for EPP?

« on: March 04, 2017, 08:28:27 AM »

Hi BretC,

Perhaps purchase another PCI parallel port card (with 5 volt TTL outputs) which is known to work with Mach3. These are generally available from the various CNC suppliers (such as CNC4you etc.).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would be the best sensor method to detect spindle speed?

« on: March 04, 2017, 01:32:40 AM »

Another method may be to fit a single slot disk to the spindle motor and using an opto-switch set up Mach3 to display spindle RPM. Then use a Brain to read spindle speed and if below a predetermined value when the spindle Output# is active trigger the EStop.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pulse frequency way off

« on: March 03, 2017, 05:18:20 AM »

If it's any help I think you can download a trial version of CCleaner - that will show all applications that are loaded / running at PC start-up.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: machine is out by .5mm in x and y axis even after setup

« on: March 03, 2017, 05:11:43 AM »

Try this.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What would be the best sensor method to detect spindle speed?

« on: March 03, 2017, 03:10:49 AM »

My approach would be to sense the current drawn by the spindle motor.

The detection circuit would be different for a.c. or d.c. motors but the result would be that if the signal on the M3/M4 Output#  is present and the current draw on the motor is nil (or below a preset value) trigger the EStop.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: March 03, 2017, 01:35:31 AM »

The issue is, I have saved the g-code from v-carve pro, loaded it in mach 3 but only part of the g-code transfers and I can only see that part in the display.

Hi Vballsave,

Welcome to the forum.

Sounds like you are operating Mach3 in Demo mode where it will only load and run 500 lines of Gcode. You need to purchase and install the license to gain full and unlimited operation of Mach3. http://www.machsupport.com/shop/mach3/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can this computer run mach3

« on: March 03, 2017, 01:23:09 AM »

Hi Malcolm,

Excellent result   

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drivers only power up for a short time

« on: March 02, 2017, 04:43:54 AM »

That's always the way - things never seem to misbehave on demand. 

Try with SW4 to off for a while and see if that helps but check motors do not get too hot - they should be hot to the touch but not too hot that you cannot hold your hand on them for a while.

By all means post the details of your set-up, the hive mind will almost certainly spot anything that can be improved.

Also perhaps post your  <profile>.xml  file from your Mach3 folder then your Mach3 settings can be checked. Copy and rename this file to DEM.xml before posting (using the Reply tab and Additional Options...).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drivers only power up for a short time

« on: March 02, 2017, 02:26:40 AM »

Yes.

The 'half current' mode is overridden by the switch SW4.

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Mach3 in Windows 7... Z plane problem...

« on: March 02, 2017, 02:07:28 AM »

Perhaps place a mark (or sticky tape etc.) on your Z axis motor shaft to verify if it actually is turning during the job.
Also check the tightness of the tool in it's collet.

Tweakie.