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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Windows 7 BSOD after exit Mach3

« on: February 03, 2015, 11:18:45 AM »

Excellent piece of detective work tracking down those which work and those that do not. 

I think the problem relates to the combination of your particular OS and later Mach3 versions rather than just a mach3 issue.

It is doubtful if a later version of Mach3 (assuming one is released) will solve your particular problem so my best advice is to use a Mach3 version which works for you.
In my case I use 3.043.056 and I have absolutely no need to update that to any later version.

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: January 29, 2015, 05:51:23 AM »

Excellent work Craig, this adds a whole new dimension to those curved signs of yours. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 help please / Steps jerking

« on: January 28, 2015, 02:52:03 AM »

Not much help really but...
It sounds like your video card ram is insufficient - try disabling the toolpath display (diagnostics screen) if everything then runs fine then that should be the proof you need.

Tweakie.

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

« on: January 27, 2015, 03:19:48 AM »

Hi Dalymople,

Welcome to the forum.

This section is really just for introductions so I would be best if you post your questions, as a new topic, in the Mach3 General section where it will get seen by all and I am sure there will be many suggestions to help resolve the problems you are experiencing.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motor noise question

« on: January 20, 2015, 05:21:16 AM »

The Active Hi / Active Lo on slaved motors will not be causing the problem.

What microstep setting (on your controller) are you using for the slaved axes ??   Is it different from the other axes ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: what is the column next to "subject"

« on: January 17, 2015, 07:34:37 AM »

Excellent tip Angel tech but don't feed them too much else they get lazy - bit like me really 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: need help please. only one of the three motors work cnc 3020b

« on: January 17, 2015, 06:54:37 AM »

Hi Dsx,

Please contact the supplier where you obtained your 3020b for backup and support in resolving this problem.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: what is the column next to "subject"

« on: January 17, 2015, 06:21:18 AM »

Hi Fred,

When you make a post (assuming you use the reply button) or when posting a new topic - there is a box which says 'Message Icon'. The usual icon is 'General' but if you click the arrow you can choose the icon that best suits your topic.

I have a small dog at the moment who really does not like cats (pretty much the usual with small dogs) so I have no cat at this time but I still have a soft spot for cats, thus the avatar.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: what is the column next to "subject"

« on: January 17, 2015, 03:25:38 AM »

It's the 'Message Icon' Fred - there are various options and just for demonstration this message has been posted with a smiley.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO Axis Values (?)

« on: January 17, 2015, 03:16:52 AM »

Hi Leeawilson,

Perhaps check your MeshCam generated Gcode to make sure it does not contain a G20 code which would make the machine operate in Inch units instead of your desired mm units.
Motor tuning is in units so if Mach3 is set up for mm then that is what is displayed.

Hope this helps,

Tweakie.