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General Mach Discussion / Re: Strange rotary toolpath.

« on: July 04, 2017, 01:47:35 AM »

Excellent news, I am pleased you have found the problem.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / QR Codes.

« on: July 03, 2017, 07:39:22 AM »

This is just a test for me to see how well QR Codes behave.
Rather than use a private server I have taken the liberty of using a post in this section of our forum as others may also be interested in some experimentation.

I usually transport Gcode to the dedicated machine PC with a memory stick and this system works perfectly for me but it does not hurt to look at alternative or different methods.

It is very quick & easy to convert Gcode files into a .jpgQR (or other printable format) and it is then equally just as easy to scan that .jpgQR into the clipboard and then directly into Mach.

There are file size limitations imposed by QR image resolution issues but they need to be explored and that is the reason for this post. Obviously I would welcome others thoughts on this topic.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Strange rotary toolpath.

« on: July 03, 2017, 01:52:31 AM »

Check your generated Gcode - Does it contain a G90.1 or a G91.1 at the beginning ?

If it does not then change the IJ Mode in General Config. and then regen. toolpath.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Text / engraving problem.

« on: July 02, 2017, 04:26:10 AM »

Welcome to the forum.

If you .zip then attach a sample of the Gcode you are having the problem with then it can be tested to try to locate the issue.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / MOVED: Text / engraving problem.

« on: July 02, 2017, 04:22:49 AM »

This topic has been moved to General Mach Discussion.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=35205.0

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Trispokedovetiles: CNC code to cut tiles

« on: July 02, 2017, 01:21:28 AM »

Hi Jammerm,

Pleased to hear that they fit OK, looking forward to the pictures.

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Auto Tool height does not set correctly. Help.

« on: July 01, 2017, 06:19:17 AM »

Hi Bravo1,

My machine which has the Smooth Stepper connected is more of less in constant use so I don't get much time for testing different things so a couple of thoughts for you to try:

I am assuming you are using Mach3 version R3.043.062 and the current (up to date) SS plugin and firmware ?

Can you try making the plate thickness and retract distance something other than zero - it could be a small amount, less than one step, anything other than zero and then see if this makes a difference ?

Does your incorrect rise height match the Z axis DRO ? (as if the Var(2000) was interpreting the Z axis DRO instead of the X axis DRO).

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Auto Tool height does not set correctly. Help.

« on: June 30, 2017, 06:18:22 AM »

Hi Bravo1,

I thought I had an answer but subsequent testing disproved my theory.

I will keep thinking.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: help!!! I need of wires ST-V2 (alias KK-01) breakborad and UC300ETH on micromil

« on: June 30, 2017, 02:33:28 AM »

The overall configuration of Mach3 is explained in the manual http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/
You will also need the details for configuration of the UC300ETH plugin.

If you have any specific points regarding the Mach3 config. I would be pleased to help (if I can).

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Trispokedovetiles: CNC code to cut tiles

« on: June 30, 2017, 02:15:35 AM »

Hi guys,

I have removed the dead / hacked links from this thread.

Tweakie.