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General Mach Discussion / Re: Driver test

« on: June 09, 2013, 01:46:09 AM »

In most instances it's 0378 but check your LPT port resources page.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 issues. Please Help!

« on: June 08, 2013, 01:56:30 AM »

I have tried going back to CamBam and regenerating the g-code, I tried rebooting the machine computer.  I copied the mill profile and started another profile in case I screwed up a setting, I even uninstalled mach 3 completely and re-installed it.  Each time I get the same results.  It does not show the part in the tool path window like it originally did, and just moves in a random swirl pattern. 

Try;  Mach3 / Config / General Config - Change the current state of the IJ Mode (Abs/Inc) then regen. Toolpath and see if it now shows in the display and runs correctly.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Homing and grounding

« on: June 08, 2013, 01:47:10 AM »

From what you describe the problem is more likely to be a temperature issue rather than grounding.

Check that you have adequate ventilation / cooling at both your PC and your motor controller. Are your motors perhaps getting too hot ?

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.

« on: June 07, 2013, 07:32:25 AM »

Hi Craig,

I am not sure if I am allowed to do this but I have attached the file (it will get deleted if I am in the wrong).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: struggeling to run a gcode from cambam

« on: June 07, 2013, 06:51:01 AM »

Hi Tom,

Could you please describe the exact problem you are having when running the GCode.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Pyrography.

« on: June 07, 2013, 05:11:43 AM »

For those wishing to CNC reproduce photographic type images on wood (without the use of a laser) you may find this interesting. http://hobbycncart.com/forum/46-234-1

You may need to use Google Translate but the thread has links to a couple of Russian videos showing just how simply it can be done.

To enable this method, Zoli (one of the forum members) has written a beta program ‘G-ray’ which produces Mach3 compatible GCode which varies the axis feed-rate in accordance with the image pixel value and there is a download link for any that may be interested.

I think this should be regarded as a development project but for those who like to experiment it certainly has possibilities.

Tweakie.

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

« on: June 07, 2013, 02:07:57 AM »

Hi Larry,

Welcome to the forum.

I am sure we could all learn a lot from your adventure into the world of CNC and we would be pleased to see any pictures / descriptions of your build.
If you start a new topic in the "Show'n'tell section" http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/board,27.0.html that would be really great.

Tweakie.

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

« on: June 06, 2013, 11:02:56 AM »

Excellent work Craig. 

Just out of curiosity, was it machined with a flat working plane or did you use a rotary attachment ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: noob wants a 3040, what is the best

« on: June 06, 2013, 07:13:18 AM »

Hi Mark,

Thanks for sharing your experiences with the 3040 and after all that hassle, I trust you now have it up and running correctly.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Doesnt work each axies!!!!

« on: June 06, 2013, 06:32:34 AM »

It could be a configuration issue in which case the Mach3 manual will be of help to you.  http://www.machsupport.com/documentation.php

It could be an electrical issue (incorrect wiring) or fault in your axes driver (damaged component) re-check everything thoroughly.
If you are using the computer's Parallel Port then it may be worth checking (pin for pin) your LPT cable as some cables have caused others problems in the past.

Tweakie.