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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 11:01:16 AM »

Excuse me being a newbie but how do I reduce the drive current lol.

That is a function of your driver board - you would need to check your manufacturers instruction manual for how to set motor current.

What driver do you have ?

Tweakie.

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Mach Screens / Re: POLL! FAV screen set?

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:43:32 AM »

Why I can't poll ?

Voting closed: April 17, 2013, 10:39:09 AM

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 08:18:55 AM »

Dave,

With hobby machines the steppers should run warm to the touch but not too hot that you cannot keep your hand on them comfortably after a few hours of running. Perhaps reducing the drive current would help.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: JY5300 AND JY800W AND MACH3

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:50:00 AM »

The driver test only checks the suitability of your PC for running Mach3 - it does not test the LPT port.

1) If you download and run Parmon http://www.geekhideout.com/parmon.shtml this will enable you to test the function of your LPT port.

2) Using a multimeter / continuity tester check your LPT cable thoroughly - ensure that Pin1 goes to Pin1, Pin2 to Pin2 etc. etc. It takes a while but it is worth it.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:41:43 AM »

Hi Dave,

Your GCode appears OK with all 4 passes exactly the same.

As you are getting errors then I think the problem lies with your machine. You could be loosing steps, perhaps as a result of electrical noise or possibly tightness or binding of your axis linear bearings or lead-screws ?

Are your stepper motors running hot ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: JY5300 AND JY800W AND MACH3

« on: May 06, 2013, 07:17:01 AM »

What Windows operating system are you using on your PC ?

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 06:23:17 AM »

you obviously have experience of this 

Indeed I do sir.

Perhaps your best option is to go into your Mach3 folder and delete the file 'Mach1Lic.dat' then stick to running GCode programs that do not exceed the 500 line limit.
Then if you are satisfied that Mach3 is the machine control software for you - purchase a genuine licence and have many years of happy machining like the rest of us.
The choice is all yours and after all it is excellent value for money.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 06:00:33 AM »

Hi Dave,

The 'Papa Fabio' is a pirate license. You need to purchase a genuine license from Artsoft for your machine to work correctly. 

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Unwanted datum shift in x axis

« on: May 06, 2013, 05:42:26 AM »

Hi Dave,

From the problem you describe it sounds as though you may need to check that your Mach3 licence is valid.

Contact Mach Support license@machsupport.com. and they will verify its authenticity.

Tweakie.

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

« on: May 06, 2013, 04:13:39 AM »

Hi Ahmad,

Welcome to the forum.

If you post your questions in the appropriate sections of the forum then, assuming we can, we would be pleased to provide the answers.

Tweakie.