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Share Your GCode / Re: Total Newbie biting off more than he can chew

« on: November 25, 2016, 03:39:16 AM »

If it’s any help to you I have converted your bitmap to a vector which can be loaded into LazyCam (It takes a while to load).

The LazyCam manual can be found here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12078.msg77415.html#msg77415

LazyCam is not the best of tools to be using but it works.


Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: EXTERNAL ESTOP REQUESTED

« on: November 22, 2016, 11:13:31 AM »

Maybe different versions of Mach3 have a different response but my machines report “EStop Button Pressed” if I activate the on-screen Reset button and “External EStop Requested” if I activate the physical EStop button.

Which version of Mach3 are you using ?

Can you attach your .xml file – Copy the one from your Mach3 folder named <your profile>.xml. Rename the copy to terrymccafferty.xml and attach it using the Reply / Additional Options… tabs.

Tweakie.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: RT_Stepper USB Dongle

« on: November 22, 2016, 07:04:25 AM »

Hi Dan, welcome to the forum.

As there are already a number of very good USB to Parallel converters designed for use with Mach3 it is doubtful if it would be worthwhile writing the software to support another.

Tweakie.

(please don't make multiple posts concerning the same subject - thanks).

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General Mach Discussion / Re: EXTERNAL ESTOP REQUESTED

« on: November 22, 2016, 04:45:00 AM »

My suspicion would be electrical noise.

Try increasing the Debounce Interval (Config / General Config) to 2000 or so. If this resolves the problem then you need to investigate the actual cause of the noise (Debounce should be regarded as a sticky plaster rather than a cure).

Have you changed anything in the shop – added anything new (equipment, lighting, etc.), rerouted any wiring ?
Are your machine switches (estop, limit, home, etc.) and the associated wiring all sound and in good order ?
Does disconnecting your VFD resolve the problem ?

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: 2 questions

« on: November 21, 2016, 02:16:19 AM »

Forgot to include I'm useing a chinese control and motors I think form Long motors

If you are using Long's Motor parts then you should be able to identify the model of your controller from the pictures / description on their site http://www.longs-motor.com/

Please attach your .xml file

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: db26 header with ribbon cable to connect ESS

« on: November 20, 2016, 08:09:32 AM »

Excellent. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need CNC beginning guide

« on: November 20, 2016, 02:44:13 AM »

CNC Cookbook may be a good place to get started http://www.cnccookbook.com/CCCNCGCodeCourse.htm

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: November 20, 2016, 01:41:58 AM »

Hi Shipper506,

Don't place too much reliance on the Port1 Pins Current State, this display does not always work as it should.

Is CNC3.0 giving you the correct movements etc. ?

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: db26 header with ribbon cable to connect ESS

« on: November 19, 2016, 10:39:14 AM »

You can purchase the cables ready-made from Warp9 http://www.warp9td.com/index.php/order#RibbonCables
or you could purchase the makings (ribbon cable and IDC connectors) via the bay and assemble them yourself - the IDC connectors are Insulation Displacement Connectors and no special tools, other than a small vice, are required for their assembly.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / MOVED: New engraving screen for testing

« on: November 19, 2016, 02:00:29 AM »

This topic has been moved to Mach4 General Discussion.

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=33655.0