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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: DDCM6V5.0 Breakout Board

« on: May 22, 2016, 01:48:54 AM »

That board will work OK with Mach3 (It is only the parallel port operation that will not work with 64 bit systems).

It is unlikely that a Mach4 plugin for that board will be available any time soon.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: The Gecko drive G203V Disable Pin Configuration help required

« on: May 20, 2016, 01:38:54 AM »

Thanks again for a point in the right direction... if you have a tutorial video that includes information about the ENABLE settings
it would be helpful for you to provide me with a link...

I don't recall ever having watched any of the tutorial video's so sorry, can't help with that one.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: The Gecko drive G203V Disable Pin Configuration help required

« on: May 19, 2016, 01:11:47 PM »

is there no more support after I have paid for the Mach 3 product..?

Any support that is provided by this forum is given on a voluntary basis and is totally unrelated to anyone's purchase of the Mach3 license. Of course, we are all here to help each other but sometimes it takes time to receive a response so please be patient.

Assuming I correctly understand what you are asking...
Mach3 does not in itself output a 5 Volt signal. What it does output is a TTL signal the voltage of which, if you are using the parallel port, could be to the 3.3 Volt TTL standard or the 5 Volt TTL standard (dependent on your parallel port).
There is always more than one way to do anything but this method is probably what you are looking for...
In Mach3 Config. / Ports and Pins / Output Signals you can enable Enable 1, set the Port and Pin # and Active state to provide this TTL signal which will be directly tied to the EStop state.

Tweakie.
 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Wrong Coordinate Numbers

« on: May 19, 2016, 05:55:42 AM »

On the Mach3 Settings page you will find the Axis Calibration utility which will enable you to set your Steps per Unit. Just follow the on-screen instructions.
Also check that you have Mach3 set-up for the units you intend to use (Metric or Imperial).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Installing license file

« on: May 19, 2016, 01:41:50 AM »

Hi Jim,

Unzip the license attachment you received via email. Copy your license file (Mach1Lic.dat) and paste into the Mach3 folder (default C:/Mach3).  
Run Mach3 and the program will automatically import your registration details in from the license file.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Is MACH able to run on this hardware?

« on: May 18, 2016, 04:28:49 AM »

I think the answer is Yes, Mach3 can do it (but it has yet to be independently proven).

You have linked to one of Richard's videos and he has devoted much time to developing a plugin for Mach3 and one of his related threads is here; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,32107.0.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: License change

« on: May 18, 2016, 01:34:00 AM »

I hope there is another way.

If you are unable to access your HD to retrieve your license file then contact Licensing http://www.machsupport.com/contact-us/ they will tell you what information you need to provide for them to send you a duplicate license file.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: LPT1 and LPT2 Issues

« on: May 18, 2016, 01:28:41 AM »

I am pleased that you found the problem 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Very odd !!! Multi pass holes are stepped

« on: May 17, 2016, 08:15:02 AM »

Just a thought but check your Aspire generated Gcode -  if each subsequent pass uses identical Code (excepting the Z position) then it is likely to be a mechanical issue with your machine.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: License change

« on: May 17, 2016, 01:33:57 AM »

Your license is called Mach1Lic.dat and it is located in the Mach3 folder. Copy this file and paste it into you new Mach3 folder.

Tweakie.