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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Mach3 machine material surface ZERO script

« on: March 01, 2013, 12:12:20 PM »

Hi John,

I am pleased to hear that you got it all working OK.

First, I'd like to use the code as a macro in a program so that after a tool change I can just call the macro from the code - say "M100" - and it will set the tool height then let the program continue.  So I have copied the button code into a file and given it the name M100.m1s, but when I insert that code in a programme or type it into the MDI window, nothing happens!  There's probably something simple I've forgotten about or never knew - any ideas please?

I can't help with this one as it's not something I use and have a sound working knowledge of - but I am sure there are others who can help.

The second thing is that I would like to generate modified code to set the X and Y zeros, using an isolated probe of known diameter I've made.  As you are the copyright owner, may I have your consent to this please as my code is likely to copy many of the same lines?

My code is yours to do with as you please - it is my pleasure sir.

Tweakie.

4882

Tutorials / Re: Video Tutorials for Mach

« on: March 01, 2013, 07:51:44 AM »

hey ppl ^^ pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazzzzzzzzzzzzeeeee hhhhheeeelppp mmmmmeeeeeemee i want to download all the videos  in here http://www.machsupport.com/videos/  i have tried so many programes but i couldn't =( pleaaaaaaaaaaaaazeee help me !!!! i will suicied here if u don't :p
plz ='(

See the reply to question here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,23855.0.html

Tweakie.

4883

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

« on: February 28, 2013, 12:48:58 PM »

Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum - wish I had a view like that from my workshop.

Tweakie.

4884

General Mach Discussion / Re: Pause button on 43.066 version...

« on: February 28, 2013, 04:53:52 AM »

Hi Guys,

The Pause function is intended to halt the program execution in a controlled manner in order to maintain ‘position’ (relationship between program position and machine position). If Pause was to occur immediately, within a program line, then it could and in most cases will cause loss of ‘position’ so would be useless if the work was to be continued from the point at which it was halted.

The Stop button (or EStop) will halt the program immediately (within a program line) but exact ‘position’ is then lost.

Just my opinion.

Tweakie.

4885

VB and the development of wizards / Re: button for activate/deactivate output 7

« on: February 24, 2013, 11:07:00 AM »

Hi Mike,

Try this...

If IsOutputActive(OUTPUT7) Then    'Check to see if its on
DeActivateSignal(OUTPUT7)             'Its on so turn it off
Else
ActivateSignal(OUTPUT7)                 'Its off so turn it on
End If

Tweakie.

4886

G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: PLEASE! Make it clear to a Sherline Lathe newbie! (Sketch-up > G-Code > Mach3)

« on: February 24, 2013, 07:05:52 AM »

Hi TDR,

Welcome to the forum.

I don't know if this will be of any help to you ?

http://rhin.crai.archi.fr/rld/plugin_details.php?id=212

Tweakie.

4887

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

« on: February 24, 2013, 02:14:24 AM »

Hi Olebandit,

The Mach licence is called  Mach1Lic.dat  and it should be copy and pasted or dragged into the Mach3 folder.

Tweakie.

4888

Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Constructing a Low Profile Tool Height Setter.

« on: February 22, 2013, 08:50:45 AM »

Hi Guys,

I am really sorry, but I have agreed not to disclose any further details.    (This is the problem when an idea is sold but I just could not refuse the cash).

Tweakie.

4889

General Mach Discussion / Re: Tangential Cutting issue, need advise

« on: February 21, 2013, 03:00:24 AM »

Hi Jaydem,

My apologies if I am unable to describe it correctly. The lead-in / lead-out has the same radius as the circle being cut and is placed exactly over the path of the circle - this way there is no wastage and the cutter will be clear of the work surface before any rotation occurs.

Tweakie.

4890

General Mach Discussion / Re: Tangential Cutting issue, need advise

« on: February 21, 2013, 01:49:19 AM »

Hi Jaydem,

The easiest solution with cutting holes is to create a lead-in /  lead-out (from the CAD/CAM program being used to create the tool-path) which has exactly the same radius as the hole being cut. This positions the cutter into the correct direction before it enters the work.

Tweakie.