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General Mach Discussion / Re: Hall of shame

« on: June 13, 2017, 04:44:29 AM »

Hi CNCFlavor,

Thanks for posting the information on this shameless CNC manufacturer / dealer.

Tweakie.

2502

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: A natural science project ?

« on: June 10, 2017, 07:12:09 AM »

It’s  a few years down the line now but have you ever wondered just why our credit cards etc. have that particular aspect ratio ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: how to run g code in a macro like: G2 I[x] J[x] F20

« on: June 08, 2017, 01:22:33 AM »

Just as an example...

Code"G3 X-20.014 Y0.180 I-0.013 J0.192 F20"

While IsMoving ()
Wend


Tweakie.

2504

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.

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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.

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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.

2507

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.