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General Mach Discussion / Re: tool changer

« on: October 28, 2018, 08:00:29 AM »

Unfortunately, this is an issue we are seeing more and more often here on the forum – The cheap Chinese motion controller’s work but they do not fully support all the Mach3 / Mach4 functions so there will always be problems with these products.
Best advice :-  always buy a product which has the manufacturer’s full support and backup – you may pay more initially but you only need to buy once (many members have said this here on the forum “buy cheap, buy twice”).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: invisible gremlins

« on: October 27, 2018, 04:32:04 AM »

Assuming I have the correct .xml...

As ZASto has said your accelerations are too high.

I think you need to make many changes to your setup but just make one at a time, saving the change, restarting Mach then checking the result.

I suggest...

1) Set your X an Y axis Velocity to 2000 and Acceleration to 200.
2) Z acceleration to 90

You have a conflict of Pins where you have Enable1 set as Port 1 Pin 14 and also X Axis Direction Pin as Port 1 Pin 14 - this needs correcting.
You have M3 set for Output#6 which is not enabled or set to any Port or Pin.

There are many other things that need attention but just try those to start with.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: invisible gremlins

« on: October 27, 2018, 04:04:43 AM »

Hi Tackleboxman,

The zipped files look just fine.

( Sorry but I forgot to mention earlier that the forum only allows files with a unique name to be posted)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: invisible gremlins

« on: October 27, 2018, 03:13:47 AM »

Hi Tackleboxman,

It would perhaps be best if you use the Reply Tab then the Additional Options... to post your .xml file to the forum.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 no axis movement more and many more

« on: October 24, 2018, 03:44:48 AM »

So I presume you are using the TripleBeast rather than the ethernet connected controller you have linked in Reply #2 ?

Sorry to sound dumb but I am trying to understand your setup.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Recommended hardware to run CNC 3 axis Mill?

« on: October 24, 2018, 02:30:01 AM »

From the NFS documentation...

Mach4 Recommended Requirements:
PREFERRED: 32 or 64-bit Laptop or Desktop – Using an External Motion Controller
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7 & Windows XP with service pack 3
An appropriate external motion controller
Mach4 Plugin for the selected Motion Controller
2Ghz CPU
1GB RAM
Video Card with 256MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)
*Use of Parallel Port for machine control only with desktop style computers with 32-bit versions of windows 7 and below.
32-bit Desktop – Parallel Port Recommended Requirements
32-bit version of Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
Mach4 Parallel Port Legacy Plugin (cost applicable)
2Ghz CPU
1GB RAM
Non-integrated Video Card with 256MB RAM(Large G-code files, especially 3D files will require a video card with 512MB RAM or higher)


There are a number of different motion controllers to choose from (I use a Warp9 ESS and a Pokeys 57CNC - each for different applications) the only recommendation I make is "do not choose a cheap Chinese controller" - if you do then you will end up buying another just a short distance down the line.
I use shielded cable for all inputs (limit switches, etc.) and single point (star) earthing for all shields. Other than that it is just good wiring practice that is required when connecting everything.

It will be a great adventure my friend. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 no axis movement more and many more

« on: October 24, 2018, 01:52:31 AM »

How do you connect your PC's Parallel Port to your Benezan breakoutboard ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Light curtain implementation

« on: October 24, 2018, 01:34:44 AM »

Hi,

I understand what you want to do but before you implement anything you may wish to check the legal (and insurance) requirements, in your country, for machine operator safety.
Such safety measures as light curtains are often there to disconnect power and completely disable all parts of the machine if they are violated.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 turn stops after 150 lines

« on: October 23, 2018, 10:31:24 AM »

 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 turn stops after 150 lines

« on: October 23, 2018, 07:05:35 AM »

Just out of curiosity    What was the problem with the license  ??

Tweakie.