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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Mach 3 issue with no spaces and "*" in gcode

« on: September 07, 2015, 11:53:01 AM »

Hi Michael,

You need to convert the Gerber file to a Gcode file before it will run on Mach3.

Perhaps do an internet search to find the best option but there are a number of free programs available that will perform this task.
This is just one -  http://www.ofitselfso.com/LineGrinder/LineGrinder.php - there are plenty more.

Tweakie.

3602

Mach3 under Vista / Re: Getting up and running in Vista

« on: September 07, 2015, 02:00:04 AM »

Will Mach3 always say (demo) even though I downloaded the license?  Or did I put the license in the wrong place?

If it's any help, your license file is called    Mach1Lic.dat   and it should be placed in the Mach3 folder.

Tweakie.

3603

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

« on: September 07, 2015, 01:52:46 AM »

Hi Arron,

Welcome to the forum.

It sounds like your axis steps per unit have been set incorrectly. However, if you post your question as a 'New Topic' in the General Section I am sure you will get plenty of suggestions as to how that problem can be resolved.

Tweakie.

3604

General Mach Discussion / Re: I can't scale any more

« on: September 04, 2015, 11:35:31 AM »

Perhaps check that you do not have G50 in the Initialization String (Config / General Config) and also check that there is not a G50 in the Gcode file you are running.

Tweakie.

3605

*****VIDEOS***** / Re: PLC tool change running!

« on: September 03, 2015, 04:23:00 AM »

Genius indeed - excellent work 

Tweakie.

3606

General Mach Discussion / Re: License issue.

« on: September 03, 2015, 04:04:57 AM »

Excellent - I am pleased you got it sorted.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: License issue.

« on: September 01, 2015, 04:57:35 AM »

From you email attachment you license file is called    Mach1Lic.dat   just copy this file into your Mach3 folder then restart.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Vibrating Motors

« on: August 31, 2015, 02:32:06 AM »

Hi 3Dsigns,

Are the motors sometimes noisy when stationary ?

Tweakie.

3609

General Mach Discussion / Re: Sqauring the Axis

« on: August 31, 2015, 02:16:46 AM »

Hi JollyCNCuser,

You must consider that we are (for the most part) unpaid volunteers here so please be patient when waiting for a reply to a question posted on the forum. 

I have never had to use formula axis correction so can't offer any help in that direction.

However, if you are having an 'out of squareness' issue then the best solution would be to correct the inaccuracy of your machine. If, for some reason this cannot be done then it may be possible for you to use the Local System Rotate function. If your squareness error is constant then just entering the angle will provide the compensation.

I tackled a changeable or unknown squareness issue using a similar solution http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,22932.0.html

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / MOVED: CAD CAM Software

« on: August 28, 2015, 11:49:05 AM »

This topic has been moved to Promote and discuss your product.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=30780.0