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General Mach Discussion / Re: license for my new hard drive

« on: March 26, 2016, 02:25:28 AM »

by that you mean to copy all the files from that .dat into the Mach3 folder.
I have done that and restarted the program but to no avail

As Dave has already said but perhaps put another way...

Unzip the file from Artsoft.
Copy the file   Mach1lic.dat
Paste that into your C:\ Mach3 folder.

Tweakie.

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

« on: March 25, 2016, 01:09:22 PM »

Hi Guys, welcome to the forum. You really need to post questions as a New Topic in the General Mach Discussion section (unless another section is more appropriate - but please don't make multiple posts on the same subject) - it will get more response as this section is only for introductions.

@Heyhoss - Holding Torque is set by the motor controller (often dip switches) not Mach.

@Cquinn - Each supplier will tell you that their stuff is the best / easiest to use etc.
Just my opinion but I think that the Gecko products take a lot to beat and their information / product support is second to none. Perhaps take a brows through their site  and see what you think  http://www.geckodrive.com/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: X AXIS OFFSET

« on: March 24, 2016, 12:50:18 PM »

Can you zip and attach the Gcode file for the part that shows this error. Use the Reply tab and Additional Options to attach the file to your reply.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: My CNC 2030 stops following G codes

« on: March 24, 2016, 11:24:17 AM »

I am pleased that you have found the problem.

Loctite threadlocker (or similar) comes to mind.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Chinese 3040T problem - no motor movement

« on: March 23, 2016, 09:36:02 AM »

Why the heck would they lock the button from inside the box?

That is just weird but who knows just what they are thinking ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Chinese 3040T problem - no motor movement

« on: March 23, 2016, 09:24:14 AM »

Excellent information Woolyacresfarms.

I think Samuel listened to what you said but perhaps, like me, he did not fully understand that the button is locked from within.

Lets hope this cures the problem and that his CNC now leaps into life.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: purchased Mach3 software on ebay

« on: March 22, 2016, 12:10:42 PM »

Use the contact form to explain the situation to Licensing, I am sure they will be able to help you resolve the problem. http://www.machsupport.com/contact-us/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Chinese 3040T problem - no motor movement

« on: March 22, 2016, 08:28:06 AM »

You also need to check the address of your LPT parallel port (in Device Manager) and make sure that is the Port #1 address you have entered in Mach3 (usually 0378).

Tweakie.

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

« on: March 22, 2016, 07:55:26 AM »

where do i find general section to  have a new  topic

Sorry, I should have been more specific  General Mach Discussion just select New Topic.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Chinese 3040T problem - no motor movement

« on: March 22, 2016, 07:51:59 AM »

Excellent new video Samuel.

When everything is powered-up do your stepper motors 'lock' into position or are the free to rotate by hand ?

Tweakie.