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General Mach Discussion / Re: Flame cutter won't jog.

« on: May 21, 2013, 07:46:09 AM »

Steve,

It's a long shot but assuming you are using 'normally closed contact' limit switches then check that there is not a wire off (disconnected) or that one of the switches is not stuck open circuit.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Import dxf not in 'File' drop down menu

« on: May 20, 2013, 11:41:40 AM »

Hi Daryl,

Open LazyCam then open your .dxf there.

There is a LazyCam manual in Members Documents which gives details of it's use. http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,12078.0.html

Tweakie.

Edit; As Brett has said LazyCam is basically dead and there are much better CAD/CAM products available but it works OK for simple .dxf drawings but the more complex they become the longer it takes to complete the job.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: CNC conversion of radial drill - Novisa TRO 65/80/2000

« on: May 20, 2013, 08:04:24 AM »

Hi Zafar,

My congratulations sir, I have really enjoyed following this build and looking at your excellent photo's.
Thank you for posting all the details of the construction etc. it has been a real learning experience for me.

I look forward to hearing about your next great project.

Tweakie.

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Machscreen Screen Designer / Re: Mach3screen

« on: May 20, 2013, 07:53:50 AM »

Now give me directions to the thread that discusses a touch block for zeroing axis.

DMF,

If you return to the main page and do a search for Auto Tool Zero you will find many threads there. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: SIZE

« on: May 19, 2013, 09:16:38 AM »

Quick question is, in case I switched from metric to inches after I set MACH to metric in the original config. which I do not think I did. The vid said not to do it but it can be done. How does one do it before I reload Mach and start and config again.??

Do not change the Mach3 configuration to switch between Inches and Millimetres use the G20 / G21 commands, as appropriate, at the start of your GCode file.

I set Vcarve to a 5" on the X AND 4" on the Y When Mach cut the plexiglass which it did the size came out on the plexy 1" x 1" aprox. It all sized down

Could it be that you have set your 'Steps per Unit' incorrectly in Motor Tuning ? (if you input G0 X10 in the MDI screen does the X axis move exactly 10 inches ?)

Tweakie.
 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help setting up Mach 3 for my table.

« on: May 18, 2013, 06:23:38 AM »

Hi Jerry,

Just a note to say thank you for your prompt attention to the licensing issue, I just wish more people were like you.

Now we just need to sort out the problem you are having with your motors not running correctly and setting the limits etc.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Hall of shame

« on: May 17, 2013, 12:07:53 PM »

Looks like we may have another re-seller to add to our list ? http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,24597.0.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help setting up Mach 3 for my table.

« on: May 17, 2013, 04:51:53 AM »

Hi Jerry,

It is a bit cheeky coming here and asking for assistance when you are clearly using a Pirate Licence. 

None of us here condone the use of pirated software in any form so my best advice is to purchase the Mach3 license http://www.machsupport.com/purchase.php before continuing. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MACH3 ROAD RUNNER ACTUAL SIZE

« on: May 17, 2013, 04:35:15 AM »

LazyCam can be installed at the same time Mach3 is installed or it can be installed later as a 'stand alone' application. Check your Mach3 menu bar under 'File' to see if it is there. It is a very basic program and if you already have Vectric then I think it would be much better to use that.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MACH3 ROAD RUNNER ACTUAL SIZE

« on: May 17, 2013, 04:01:49 AM »

Corel is probably not the best package to use (I use Vectric VCarve Pro) but you have to start somewhere and if you have Corel already then use it.

If your Corel drawing is simple then by all means export it in .dxf format then use LazyCam (free with Mach3) to create the GCode then load the GCode file into Mach3.

If your Corel drawing is more complex then it is better to export it in .dxf format then load the .dxf into a CAD/CAM program (such as Vectric) to create the GCode then load the GCode into Mach3.

Obviously you may need to read the relevant manuals (LazyCam, Vectric, etc.) to understand the correct procedures for setting up the tool paths, depths, etc. but it is basically quite a simple process and I am sure you will master it in no time.

Tweakie.