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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 27, 2017, 01:29:39 AM »

That is correct pins IN and G will control laser power related to the duty cycle of the PWM signal.

Pins TL and G are the pins that would be used to switch the laser on / off (at the power level set by the PWM once M3 has been called) using the Digital Trigger from Mach3.

Tweakie.

2692

Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 26, 2017, 09:58:38 AM »

My diagram shows typical Mach3 connection to a laser power supply.

If you are not certain of your particular connections you should seek the advice of a laser engineer in your area.

Tweakie.

2693

Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 26, 2017, 09:50:02 AM »

Very nice work Jan Mozol.

Tweakie.

2694

Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 26, 2017, 09:07:13 AM »

Does this diagram help ?

Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 26, 2017, 08:10:21 AM »

Quote from my pdf document...

The specified parallel port pin# which has been associated to the Digital Trigger and configured Active Low should be connected to the laser’s Active Low trigger input.

http://www.cooperman.talktalk.net/Engraving.pdf


Tweakie.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Impact engraving plugin

« on: January 26, 2017, 04:20:57 AM »

The laser On / OFF control is on whichever Port and Pin number you allocate to the Digit Trig (Config / Ports & Pins / Output Signals).

Tweakie.

2697

General Mach Discussion / Re: mach 3 license ??

« on: January 26, 2017, 02:00:34 AM »

In your old Mach3 folder you should find the file Mach1Lic.dat that is your license file and it should be copied into your new Mach3 folder.

If you have lost your Mach1Lic.dat file completely then you need to contact Microproto for a duplicate.

Tweakie.

2698

General Mach Discussion / Re: motor tuning help

« on: January 26, 2017, 01:56:51 AM »

There is an example of the calculations here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12512.0.html

There is also an automated procedure 'Set Steps per Unit' on the Mach3 Settings (Alt-6) page.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Parallel port woes, again. Help wanted, again

« on: January 25, 2017, 10:04:22 AM »

There have been quite a few here who have had problems with Win7 and Mach3. Although it perhaps sounds stupid the best solution seems to be WinXP.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems with Z not cutting the right depth

« on: January 25, 2017, 09:57:30 AM »

The Z DRO shows the depth change but for some reason the stepper is not moving to the right depth.

Perhaps a mechanical problem with your machine (loose grub screw, slipping coupling, etc.) or an electrical problem (Z axis motor, motor driver, wiring connections, etc.).

Tweakie.