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General Mach Discussion / Re: CNC 8060Z

« on: June 07, 2017, 10:10:04 AM »

No worries, we had a computer here already. Win 7 32 bit. If this does not work we will get an external controller.

I installed mach 3 on it, however when I plugged the USB into the computer, it said it could not find the "XHC Mach3 Card"

I'm assuming this is a driver that I need. Anyone know where I can find it?

Joe P.

http://www.cdxhctech.com/html/edownloads/

Tweakie.

2332

General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 lag between stopping a move and M9

« on: June 07, 2017, 10:04:32 AM »

Hi Steve,

Try the M11 / M10 command set. These commands take effect at the instant of axis movement so your Gcode needs an extra line, such as…

M11
G01 X3.73 F15
M10
X3.74

In the ESS setup you can choose which Output pin (controlling your relay) is activated by the M11 / M10 commands.

Tweakie.

2333

General Mach Discussion / Re: Setting up Mach3 using USB

« on: June 06, 2017, 02:57:34 AM »

Hi Engineer_23,

I have sent you a PM.

Tweakie.

2334

MACH TOOL BOX / Re: Macro, Thread milling NPT thread, Inside/outside

« on: June 06, 2017, 02:32:32 AM »

another question, what's the 'resolution of thread' means? what should fill in for 1/4 NPT?

I have absolutely no idea - I am sure Rich will be able to answer that question.

Tweakie.

2335

General Mach Discussion / Re: Tool plunges into project too deep

« on: June 05, 2017, 03:52:34 AM »

As you suspected, there is nothing wrong with your Gcode - it runs just fine here.

Check that your cutter is secure in it's collet and not moving.

When the problem occurs stop the work and check your Z zero position.
If Z zero is now below the work surface a likely cause is loosing steps on the +Z travel - try reducing your Z axis Velocity and Acceleration settings in Motor Tuning by 50%, save the changes. Then, does the problem still exist ?

Tweakie.

2336

General Mach Discussion / Re: Tool plunges into project too deep

« on: June 05, 2017, 01:20:35 AM »

If you zip and post your Gcode file then that can be checked and at least rule out one possibility.

Tweakie.

2337

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Some quick projects for the kids and grandkids

« on: June 04, 2017, 02:40:00 AM »

Very nice work Jammerm.

Tweakie.

2338

Mach3 under Vista / Re: Driver Test Will Not Work in Vista

« on: June 01, 2017, 02:13:15 AM »

Have you followed the advice given in this post ?   http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,2385.msg14328.html#msg14328

Does your PC meet (or exceed) the minimum requirements ?

Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:
Desktop PC (Laptops are not supported) with at least one parallel port
32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (64-bit versions will not work)
1Ghz CPU
512MB RAM
Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

It is possible that you have a corrupt installation, in which case try deleting the Mach3 folder and reloading Mach3 from scratch (make a backup copy of your original Mach3 folder first).

Tweakie.

2339

General Mach Discussion / Re: Setting up Mach3 using USB

« on: June 01, 2017, 01:28:40 AM »

Which USB Control Card are you using ?

Tweakie.

2340

General Mach Discussion / Re: add relays to Break out board schematics

« on: May 31, 2017, 07:54:01 AM »

the only diode I have is a 1N4007N, is is ok?

Yes.

Tweakie