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General Mach Discussion / Re: Z-Probe macro for inches and millimeters

« on: April 14, 2016, 12:35:40 PM »

Ahh, the peculiarities of Mach3 abound.

Obviously there is an explanation but I don't have much interest in why, I just try to remember what works and what doesn't work and then go from there.  

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cutter Radius Compensation Error

« on: April 14, 2016, 07:42:31 AM »

Which version of Mach3 are you using ?

(Strange one this because I can run both versions of your Gcode without error).

Tweakie.

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Brains Development / Re: Is it possible with E-Stop to activate macro in Mach3 Turn

« on: April 14, 2016, 04:15:23 AM »

Nothing at all to do with the subject of the topic but...

I do not know why link for video is wrongly showed *******, I did not wrote those symbols

Been puzzling over this and concluded that YouTube chose an unfortunate combination of letters for the video's address. Somewhere in this forum's engine is a routine to remove offensive words and replace with asterisk's - thus the problem with your link to the video.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: SCARA Robot Arm

« on: April 14, 2016, 03:42:23 AM »

What an excellent little robot arm.

The subject of kinematic control comes up from time to time and there has been one solution put forward but (to my knowledge) it has not yet been independently proven to work successfully. Perhaps this is your opportunity to put it to the test and prove that it works ? – this thread refers; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,32107.0.html

Currently, your type of robot arm can be successfully used with Mach3 for repetitive tasks by using the NFS 'CopyCat' Wizard to generate the Gcode. A 'Teach' program is perhaps not what you are looking for but Mach3 was never really designed for kinematic control in the first place.

Good fortune with your project.

Tweakie.

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CS-Lab / Re: Version 066 versus 062...

« on: April 14, 2016, 03:13:13 AM »

Most use v.066 without issue but there have been many problems regarding this version posted here and on other forums. If Hood says use v.062 in preference then that is good enough for me and I think that is what you should do.
Yes, you can keep & transfer your existing settings (XML file) - although it is perhaps best to backup the whole Mach3 folder before installing v.062 over the top of the existing version (this way you have a copy of all settings, macro's etc.).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: z-axis only goes one direction

« on: April 14, 2016, 02:20:28 AM »

The one thing you can be certain of it that it is not a fault within the Mach3 software.

Check that you have the correct pin# and Port# set for your Z axis Direction signal (Config / Ports & Pins / Motor Outputs).
Check that you do not have a conflict (duplication) of Pin numbers being used within the Mach3 settings.
Use a multimeter to check that the Direction signal of the Z axis at it's driver is changing between zero and 5 volts (approx.) when you use the page up / down keys.
Run the Smooth Stepper SCU and check all your settings.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: April 13, 2016, 11:04:23 AM »

Wow !

Great stuff Art, keep up the good work my friend.

Once I have finished-up on the paid work (it must run out soon) I will be back with the laser experimentation.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Wiring Limit, Home and E-Stop Switches

« on: April 13, 2016, 10:59:04 AM »

Not much help really but the only thing I can think of is that your wiring is incorrect or else you have the Active High / Low set incorrectly.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: April 13, 2016, 06:40:57 AM »

Way cool guys,
If I only had a laser and the time to work with it. Maybe when the other 40 projects are done.

Mike

Mike, how can you possibly live without a laser ?   

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: what program can I use to layout my own text

« on: April 13, 2016, 03:23:09 AM »

Take a look at Vectric software http://www.vectric.com/
It is not free but it is easy to learn / use, has suitable Mach3/Mach4 post processors (which create the Gcode) and has 'try before you buy' demo versions just like Mach.

Tweakie.