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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: plugin/wizard/external editor to automatically organise and edit tp-files

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:21:05 AM »

Hi Andi,

Don't despair, I think your question is clear and it is certainly not dumb.

The problem is that there are not that many people here that fully understand what you are attempting to do and they have not yet picked up on your post to provide a suitable reply.

TP will know the answer - perhaps he will respond.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:13:21 AM »

OK,thanks again      this is a USB connected card not parallel  does that make a difference?

It may well make a difference - which external motion controller are you using ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 08:02:21 AM »

Basically… the LPT parallel port, as far as Mach3 is concerned, has Input pins and Output pins (10-13 & 15 being Input pins and 1-9,14,16 & 17 being Output pins with pins 18-25 being Ground). Input pins cannot be used as Outputs and visa-versa.
Your equipment manufacturer should have an understanding of this and provide you with settings for Mach3 that are correct.

However, the world is not perfect so we make do…

I would disable the X,Y,Z Input Signals (specifying pins 7,8,9)
Also disable Output #1 (specifying pin 5)

Try it and see.

Tweakie.

(I have been using Mach3 for more than 10 years now and I am still learning  )

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 07:04:44 AM »

My recommendations…

Reduce your Kernel speed from 100kHz to 35000Hz (25000Hz may be even better).
Reduce your Velocity & Acceleration settings for your X and Y axes by approx. 30% from their current values.
Check your requirement for input signals (Config. / Port & Pins) – you are specifying pins 7,8,9 which are not allowed (these are output signals used in Motor Outputs).
Check your requirement for Output #1 as you are specifying pin 5 which is a duplicate of your Y axis Direction signal.
Uncheck Use WatchDogs in General Config.

Try that for starters and let us know how you get on.


Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problem with z axis cut

« on: September 08, 2015, 01:58:55 AM »

Could you post your .xml file (rename it to a unique name ie. Ducman.xml) so we can try to find the cause of these two problems.

Tweakie.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Genius indeed - excellent work 

Tweakie.