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General Mach Discussion / Re: Move when it can

« on: August 27, 2013, 02:05:41 AM »

Maybe just watching the intro and advanced tutorial videos on brains may help you decide if they are suitable for your particular application http://www.machsupport.com/videos/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Sherline 4 Axis Mill (For Laser Welding)

« on: August 21, 2013, 08:21:36 AM »

Thanks for the reply, it cleared up what I hope are the last of my lack of understanding as far as the basic set up goes.

I'm not certain we ever get a total understanding - I have been using Mach3 for many years now and to be honest, I still don't know the half of it. 

Tweakie.

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Mach3 and G-Rex / Re: Ref All Home not working with G100

« on: August 19, 2013, 12:26:17 PM »

Hi B & C,

You must delete the pirate license from your Mach3 folder so that you are running in demo mode before proceeding.
Once you have managed to get everything working satisfactorily then please purchase a genuine Mach3 license.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Sherline 4 Axis Mill (For Laser Welding)

« on: August 19, 2013, 09:47:22 AM »

I think you should be using M calls of M1000 and upwards (not M100).

For example:  M1000.m1s macro containing the command line ActivateSignal(OUTPUT1) will turn on Output #1 so all you need to do is configure Output #1 (Ports & Pins / Output Signals) to the output port and pin number of your choice. Then include the command M1000 into your GCode file to make it work.

More info on macros and the OEM Button codes can be found in this document http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mach3_V3.x_Macro_Prog_Ref.pdf

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems with mach3 setup

« on: August 17, 2013, 06:36:03 AM »

Within Mach3 - click, Config / General Config then change your IJ Mode.

It all depends on how your CAD / CAM software generates the arcs so to be sure you should always include  G90.1 or G91.1 (as appropriate) at the start of your GCode program files (perhaps modify your post processor to do it for you automatically ?).

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Driver crash after 3-4 sek

« on: August 16, 2013, 12:42:03 PM »

My thoughts are that Windows is still running another task together with the driver test program. When the problem occurs, does (Ctrl/Alt/Delete) Task Manager / Applications show anything running ?
Also perhaps check that you do not have a printer installed, possibly with documents still in the print queue.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: got 75% through a project and then the router went haywire! I need help ASAP!

« on: August 16, 2013, 10:50:12 AM »

OK, try this...

Open the Mach3 folder, in the menu bar at the top of the page select Tools / Folder Options / View - then uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file types'. That should make your .xml file identifiable.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 3020T estop not stopping the spindle

« on: August 16, 2013, 05:38:02 AM »

Try (Config / General Config) Pgm End or M30 or Rewind - checking the 'Turn off all outputs' and 'Turn Off Spindle' boxes and see if that cures the problem.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: recomended software

« on: August 15, 2013, 12:24:35 PM »

When it comes to CAD / CAM software my choice would be Vectric VCarvePro.

There are trial versions and samples on the Vectric website so you can 'try before you buy' plus numerous tutorial video's etc.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: got 75% through a project and then the router went haywire! I need help ASAP!

« on: August 15, 2013, 04:33:13 AM »

Not quite the right thing.  

Open Mach3 and get the profile name you are using (bottom right).
Open the Mach3 folder and search for an .xml file with that profile name (*********xx.xml).
Copy it.
Rename the copy to tigerpaw.xml.
In the forum - select Reply.
Use Additional Options to attach 'tigerpaw.xml' to your post.

Tweakie.