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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.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Arduino output as a input for mach3

« on: March 05, 2017, 01:38:25 AM »

If it's any help the tutorial scripting video's can be found here : http://www.machsupport.com/videos/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Parallel port driver does not support EPP - Any alternative drivers for EPP?

« on: March 04, 2017, 08:28:27 AM »

Hi BretC,

Perhaps purchase another PCI parallel port card (with 5 volt TTL outputs) which is known to work with Mach3. These are generally available from the various CNC suppliers (such as CNC4you etc.).

Tweakie.

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

« on: March 04, 2017, 01:32:40 AM »

Another method may be to fit a single slot disk to the spindle motor and using an opto-switch set up Mach3 to display spindle RPM. Then use a Brain to read spindle speed and if below a predetermined value when the spindle Output# is active trigger the EStop.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pulse frequency way off

« on: March 03, 2017, 05:18:20 AM »

If it's any help I think you can download a trial version of CCleaner - that will show all applications that are loaded / running at PC start-up.

Tweakie.