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

« on: March 08, 2017, 04:31:34 AM »

Hi Michael,

Series relay sounds good but you may also need to use a shunt (unless the relay coil can handle the spindle motor current). Another approach may be to use a current transformer to drive the relay.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mxl files

« on: March 08, 2017, 04:17:59 AM »

Excellent. 

This is perhaps a lesson to us all - a backup copy of our Mach3 folder may, one day, save us hours of work.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mxl files

« on: March 08, 2017, 02:53:09 AM »

Assuming you can still read data from your old HD copy your <profile> .xml from your old Mach3 folder (or xmlbackups folder) and paste it into your new Mach3 folder also copy and paste your license file, macros folder and any special screen sets you have been using.

If you cannot read data from your old HD then there are many HD recovery software programs available - some work better than others.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mill problem?? Having a crazy jitter

« on: March 08, 2017, 02:44:05 AM »

Interesting.

The obvious question I suppose is - does it still do this with the Shuttle (and any other USB devices) disconnected ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with signals/motors for "Blacktooth" laser cutter

« on: March 08, 2017, 02:19:37 AM »

Hi Robert,

Your .xml file runs OK here but you need to check (doublecheck) that you have specified the correct pin numbers for your X and Y axis Step and Direction signals.
For switching your laser (on / off) this article may be of assistance to you : http://hobbycncart.com/publ/cikkek/mach3_temaju_cikkek/switching_a_laser_under_mach_control/8-1-0-29

Which CNC controller are you using (breakout board / Drivers) ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: PWM Control of Laser

« on: March 07, 2017, 05:23:15 AM »

For others that follow, as it is ESS related, this topic is being dealt with on the Warp9 forum http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/7-general-discussion/6482-pwm-laser-controll

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with signals/motors for "Blacktooth" laser cutter

« on: March 07, 2017, 01:54:02 AM »

Can you attach your .xml file, that will show us all all your Mach3 settings and give us a better chance of providing an answer to the problem. The file is in your Mach3 folder and it is called <your profile> .xml
Copy and rename it to RobertG.xml then using the reply tab and Additional Options... it can be attached.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can this computer run mach3

« on: March 06, 2017, 01:12:03 AM »

To complement Craig's description, the Right Hand Rule drawing shows the tool movement in relation to the work-piece.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 Probing 2010 Query

« on: March 05, 2017, 04:44:09 AM »

Just for you Dave 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need Mach3 help

« on: March 05, 2017, 04:05:39 AM »

Hi kutton,

If you use the Reply tab and then Additional Options... you can attach your .xml file which shows us all your Mach3 settings. This file is in your Mach3 folder and called <your profile> .xml
You will need to copy the file and rename it to a unique name such as kutton.xml to attach.

Tweakie.