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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 11, 2015, 02:18:14 AM »

the original one was 3.043.056, do you think I should revert to that?  or leave it as is because it appears to be working OK now?

Leave it as it is (If it ain't broke don't fix it) 

Tweakie.

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Another Newbie needing help

« on: September 10, 2015, 10:36:59 AM »

Your Mach3 downloaded license file is called    Mach1Lic.dat   copy this file into your Mach3 folder then restart Mach3.

Tweakie.   

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: September 10, 2015, 08:31:18 AM »

Hi Tim,

Welcome to the forum.

Using Mach3 is, I think, the easy part of the CNC process. Initially, you need to decide on the CAD/CAM software you are going to use to design your parts and then create the necessary Gcode for Mach3 to use. There is a lot of free software available (I started out using G-Simple http://www.gsimple.eu/ ) but probably the best (reasonably priced) and easiest to use, paid for, software is the Vectric range http://www.vectric.com/. I currently use Aspire but it took a while to get together the necessary funds to upgrade form V-Carve Pro.
Once your CAD/CAM is sorted then loading the Gcode into Mach3 and setting the start datum point etc. is relatively simple (the Mach manual, I think, explains all http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/ ).

That’s about it really.

If you have any specific questions then please post them as a New Topic in the General section where they will receive the maximum coverage and hopefully a speedy reply.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 11:53:32 AM »

We all seem to have our own personal choice but I use R3.043.056 if that's any help.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 3D Aspire to Mach3.....

« on: September 08, 2015, 10:28:48 AM »

Hi,

When I make a 3D text with Aspire 4.0 to Mach3, it looks okay on Aspire but when i start it on Mach3 and it should start at the top off the wood (cutting at 1mm) but it cuts straith in to the wood about 10 - 20mm Why??

Thanks!!


Thomas

Could it be that your Z axis direction is configured incorrectly ??

From your Gcode line N140 raises the Z axis 25.4mm is the tool cutting into the work at this move ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 10:07:23 AM »

Whilst Leafboy say that their product supports R3.043.066 there have been issues reported here on the forum which would indicate otherwise.
In addition to the things I have mentioned perhaps reverting back to an earlier version of Mach3 may also be a prudent move (earlier versions can be found in ftp downloads http://www.machsupport.com/software/downloads-updates/).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 09:13:01 AM »

The Xulifeng emulates the parallel port, using the same pin numbering for the inputs and outputs.

Which version of Mach3 are you using ??

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: plugin/wizard/external editor to automatically organise and edit tp-files

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:21:05 AM »

Hi Andi,

Don't despair, I think your question is clear and it is certainly not dumb.

The problem is that there are not that many people here that fully understand what you are attempting to do and they have not yet picked up on your post to provide a suitable reply.

TP will know the answer - perhaps he will respond.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:13:21 AM »

OK,thanks again      this is a USB connected card not parallel  does that make a difference?

It may well make a difference - which external motion controller are you using ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:02:21 AM »

Basically… the LPT parallel port, as far as Mach3 is concerned, has Input pins and Output pins (10-13 & 15 being Input pins and 1-9,14,16 & 17 being Output pins with pins 18-25 being Ground). Input pins cannot be used as Outputs and visa-versa.
Your equipment manufacturer should have an understanding of this and provide you with settings for Mach3 that are correct.

However, the world is not perfect so we make do…

I would disable the X,Y,Z Input Signals (specifying pins 7,8,9)
Also disable Output #1 (specifying pin 5)

Try it and see.

Tweakie.

(I have been using Mach3 for more than 10 years now and I am still learning  )