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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.

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

« on: August 28, 2013, 08:14:45 AM »

Hi Bobby,

Welcome to the forum.

Tweakie.

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Probing Wizard/Screen

« on: August 28, 2013, 06:55:50 AM »

Nice work Terry.

Tweakie.

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

« on: August 28, 2013, 05:56:00 AM »

Hi Tony,

It would be best if you post your question as a new topic in the General section where it will get more attention and hopefully some suggestions towards resolving your problem (this area is just for introductions).

Tweakie.