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General Mach Discussion / Re: cnc machine about to learn how to fly

« on: September 11, 2013, 04:05:11 AM »

Hi Cousinit75,

If it's any help...

Before purchasing the Vectric VCarvePro software I was getting very successful results using the free software F-Engrave http://www.scorchworks.com/Fengrave/fengrave.html - It is quite simple to use and allows allows almost all the Windows fonts to be loaded.
Final scaling adjustments of the work size can be done within Mach3 by using the Scale DRO's although some loss of character resolution may occur if the size is enlarged too much.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.

« on: September 08, 2013, 12:24:38 PM »

Hi Brett,

Yes, I think it is all things equally.

The software has had one or two small changes, voltage and current controlled power unit giving better control of the wire element temperature, shape of the working area (tip) of the wire element together with more flexibility in the high current connection cables (allowing better free vertical movement of the wire element) have all contributed to making the improvements. There is currently a lot of experimentation with different pre-coatings of the wood together with a search for the best type of wood to use.

Overall these guys certainly deserve my congratulations.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.

« on: September 08, 2013, 01:59:20 AM »

I am amazed at the progress others are making with this pyrographic process and the results now speak for themselves.

Tweakie.

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HiCON Motion Controller / Re: HiCON Integra 7766 Install in Quad-Z Axis Router Table

« on: September 06, 2013, 05:50:46 AM »

Excellent work, excellent write-up on your progress and thank you for sharing all the information.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: USB Breakout board for Mach3

« on: September 06, 2013, 03:16:48 AM »

There are a number of Mach3 functions which the Xulifeng board does not yet support and this may just be one of them. 

Perhaps your best bet would be to contact the manufacturers directly - if they have had enough requests they may update their plugin software accordingly (Automation Technology may be a good place to start http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/about-us).

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Chiron FZ12 on its way sometime soon(ish)

« on: September 04, 2013, 07:46:53 AM »

Excellent work Hood.

I think rapid moves with the Haimer in the chuck is real scary to watch. 

Tweakie.

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Post Processors / Re: Here's Delcam Featurecam Mach3 Mill and Turn Post Processors

« on: September 03, 2013, 08:48:27 AM »

Hi Mitch,

Assuming you are using the Parallel Port then it may just be worth checking the voltage between an LPT axis Direction Signal pin and GND (pin 25) whilst jogging that axis in each direction.
The newer Parallel Ports use 3.3 Volt TTL logic and many of the cheap Chinese controllers like to see the older 5 Volt TTL logic signals.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Jerky Motion 5 Axis Mill........(sound familiar?)

« on: September 01, 2013, 04:53:25 AM »

Hi Matt,

It could well be your BobCad generated GCode which is creating the jerky motion (perhaps if you zip and attach your GCode file others could test it and confirm one way or the other ?). Perhaps also attach your current profile .xml file then it can be established if you have any Mach3 setup issues.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: path view doesn't update with changes to file

« on: August 29, 2013, 02:06:34 AM »

Try clicking the Regen. Toolpath button - this always seemed to work for me.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with Mach 3

« on: August 28, 2013, 11:31:33 AM »

Hi Chris,

My guess is that your GCode is OK and that your Steps per Unit have been set incorrectly in Motor Tuning.

It is perhaps best to calculate the steps as per your equipment and Al's calculator can help http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,16315.0.html
Alternately, you could use the Mach3 Axis calibration feature (Settings page).

Tweakie.