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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: mach 3 to 4

« on: April 06, 2017, 02:13:41 AM »

thanks Tweakie.  can i ask you to once again address computers that are compatible but do not have a separate video card, having instead "integrated" video?

I suppose it depends on the RAM available to the integrated video and the size (graphics complexity) of the particular Gcode file being run but...
Large Gcode files may suffer problems which can generally be overcome by switching off the Mach3 Toolpath Display or by fitting a separate Graphics card with greater (perhaps 1 GB or so) RAM memory. My choice would be to just fit a PCI graphics card.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 / Pokeys 57u Questions

« on: April 06, 2017, 02:01:28 AM »

The use of pound variables is not fully documented in the Mach3 manuals so information is a bit sketchy. Certainly the Common Variables #500 to #999 are written to the .xml file and therefore remembered at switch-off and will keep their values until such time as they are changed.

I have never actually tried it but I am sure that terms like  #var1 or #my_var_1  are not allowed.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 mill truncating data

« on: April 05, 2017, 10:07:03 AM »

If you are running Mach3 Mill in Demo mode then there is a 500 line limit to the Gcode that can be displayed and run.
Purchasing a license will remove this limitation. http://www.machsupport.com/shop/mach3/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Machine random estops

« on: April 04, 2017, 05:56:46 AM »

Hi Kevin,

Can you tell us more about your set-up...

Version of Windows ?
Version of Mach3 ?
Parallel port or Motion controller ?
Steppers or Servo's ?
Motor drivers (make and model) ?

A few pictures of your CNC set-up would also be good.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: mach 3 to 4

« on: April 04, 2017, 02:15:22 AM »

Hi John,

The Mach4 recommended requirements are...

PREFERRED: 32 or 64-bit Laptop or Desktop – Using an External Motion Controller
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 & Windows XP
An appropriate external motion controller
Mach4 Plugin for the selected Motion Controller
2Ghz CPU
1GB RAM
Video Card with 256MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

*Use of Parallel Port for machine control only with desktop style computers with 32-bit versions of windows 7 and below.

32-bit Desktop – Parallel Port Recommended Requirements
32-bit version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Mach4 Parallel Port Legacy Plugin (cost applicable)
2Ghz CPU
1GB RAM
Non-integrated Video Card with 256MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

Yes you are correct the Mach3 profiles do not work with Mach4.

Tweakie.

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Russian / Re: Как отличить лицензию MACH3 от пиратской

« on: April 04, 2017, 02:04:08 AM »

It depends where (from which reseller) the Mach3 license was purchased but as a guide it should be licensed in your name (Licensed to: <your name>).

If in doubt please check with licensing http://www.machsupport.com/contact-us/
They will be able to provide more details to enable you to determine if your license is genuine.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Issue with Z Jogging

« on: April 04, 2017, 01:55:19 AM »

Perhaps thoroughly check your wiring and all connections - vibration or movement could have caused a bad connection.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help finding Mach3 settings

« on: April 04, 2017, 01:49:06 AM »

In your Mach3 folder is a file titled <your profile> .xml - that contains your Mach3 settings (there are also earlier saved .xml files in the xmlbackups folder).

If you have moved your HD to another computer then (assuming Mach3 will run) loading <your profile> will automatically load your original settings.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can not find Tangential knife Plug-in

« on: April 03, 2017, 06:12:25 AM »

As far as Mach3 is concerned the Tangential function is handled within Mach - Settings (Alt-6) page.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Problems centering part is on round stock mach3

« on: April 02, 2017, 02:35:04 AM »

The dimensional problem appears to be in your Gcode.

The datum (X0, Y0) is not in the centre of the circle.
You also need to check that you have your G54 fixture offset 1 set correctly.

I have never used Fusion 360 but with Z0 set at the surface of the work your generated Gcode is expecting to start cutting at Z0.0482. This is not correct.

Mach3 will only do what it is instructed to do (bar exceptions) and if the Gcode is not absolutely correct to start with then the finished work is unlikely to be correct.

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.