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General Mach Discussion / Re: For Tarus CM5P

« on: September 19, 2016, 01:50:25 AM »

Mach3 and Mach4 are both capable of controlling a 5 axis machine but you have to consider the compatibility of the CAD/CAM software you would be planning to use. Mach3, for example, does not compute kinematic motion – this would have to have been done within the CAM software prior to creating the Gcode. Mach4 will, I am sure, be capable of kinematics but it may be quite some time in the future before this feature is available.

Currently, ‘Teach file’ operation is available with Mach3 and also operation with a 5 axis plugin being developed here; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,32107.0.html

Tweakie. 

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Xhc HB04 MPG Pendent with Mach4

« on: September 18, 2016, 01:44:38 AM »

Hi mkullman,

Try posting a question in the Mach4 section of the forum (http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/board,94.0.html).
It's quite possible that someone there may have some key information to get you started again.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Different speed in material and above

« on: September 14, 2016, 04:54:16 AM »

Usualy I make G code with ArtCAM.
Is there any software that can change G00 G01 speeds automatically instead of me doing it manually in Notepad ?

The Gcode G00 / G01 moves are usually automatically taken care of by the post processor used in ArtCam.
Are you using their Mach2 post processor ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Different speed in material and above

« on: September 14, 2016, 04:46:26 AM »

Not quite correct but you have the right idea.

I want my machine to move 500 mm per m when it is in material and i set that in mach 3 - motor and tuning - velocity tab.

You set that in Gcode with the F### command.

I want my machine to go 1000 mm per m when it is not in material and for that I should go into G-Code with Notepad (for example) and change all G1 F's from 500 to 1000 (for example).

You set that in Motor Tuning with Velocity.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: what cad/cam for 4 axis machine (3 axis and Rotary attachment)

« on: September 13, 2016, 05:48:13 AM »

I have used both MeshCam and DeskProto in the past but only for 3 axis work.

You will need to check out their websites but DeskProto certainly has a 4 axis post processor which is suitable for use with Mach3 and I am sure MeshCam will be the same.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: what cad/cam for 4 axis machine (3 axis and Rotary attachment)

« on: September 13, 2016, 01:21:17 AM »

Two that come to mind are MeshCam and Desk Proto.

If you do a web search for .stl to Gcode there are quite a few more to choose from.

Tweakie.

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Modbus / Re: Modbus and Arduino Question

« on: September 12, 2016, 01:24:41 AM »

Excellent work Erik, that looks like it is going to be a really nice pendant.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 and windows?

« on: September 12, 2016, 01:17:13 AM »

The official line is as follows:-

Requirements if using the parallel port for machine control:

Desktop PC (Laptops are not supported) with at least one parallel port
32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (64-bit versions will not work)
1Ghz CPU
512MB RAM
Non-integrated Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)


Requirements if using an external motion device for machine control:

An appropriate external motion controller (options can be found on the Plugins page)
Desktop or Laptop with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8 / 10
1Ghz CPU
512MB RAM
Video Card with 32MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)

(My personal preference is to have a dedicated PC running Mach3 under WinXP).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Geckodrive G540 stuck in fault

« on: September 10, 2016, 10:26:51 AM »

After a few seconds with the new wire, the wire got super hot and I could smell something hot or burning.

Although they are extremely robust I think you may have damaged your G540. Perhaps contact Gecko for their advice.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Bad Parallel card?

« on: September 08, 2016, 01:28:57 AM »

To avoid duplication of this thread please continue the topic here; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,33211.0.html

Tweakie.