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General Mach Discussion / Re: Gcode or Vb to update tool table after probing tool length offset

« on: December 06, 2012, 07:00:15 AM »

once i have the code done i will post it for all! well at least for the experts to pick to shreds

No worries Jestah - the experts would not do that. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Show us yor control panels

« on: December 06, 2012, 06:57:06 AM »

Excellent work Riche - very neat job. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Y code differance

« on: December 06, 2012, 06:45:46 AM »

May be worth checking that you do not have a loose coupling between your motor and leadscrew (check grubscrews etc.) also check that everything else (leadscrew nut etc.) is tight.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Jerky Movement on all arc's

« on: December 06, 2012, 02:13:48 AM »

It could be related to the CAD / CAM software you are using to create the GCode. Not all software creates arcs - some just produce a series of straight lines and this could explain the jerky motion you are seeing.
Check your GCode to see if it contains any 'J' codes or perhaps zip and attach an example of your GCode.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Backlash strangeness

« on: December 06, 2012, 02:07:08 AM »

Hi Ansen,

I am most interested in this but cannot quite see exactly what you mean by 'banding'.

I notice variations in 'shade' in the top example but it appears that not all your dots have been filled with ink.

Presumably you are producing the pattern bi-directionally and that is why you think backlash comp may help but I would like to hear more details of the problem you are seeing without backlash comp being used.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Question- How to set x,y,z directions on table

« on: December 05, 2012, 01:56:06 AM »

If you go into Config / Ports & Pins / Motor Outputs just change the 'Dir Low Active' state for the Axis in question. That will reverse the motor direction and resolve the issue.

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: December 02, 2012, 04:29:13 AM »

Hi Lee,

Welcome aboard.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: How do I Activate and later Deactivate an unused output

« on: December 02, 2012, 04:03:25 AM »

Specifically what should the most basic VB script commands be for output 6 ON and then a later  script for OFF be.

The commands for ON and OFF...

ActivateSignal(OUTPUT6)

DeActivateSignal(OUTPUT6)

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Milling Help

« on: December 02, 2012, 01:55:28 AM »

If you could attach your .xml file (it is in your Mach3 folder and named [the profile that you are using] .xml). Rename it ‘beise.xml’ click on ‘Reply’ and select ‘Additional Options’ to attach it to your reply.
This gives the information on your machine settings and may throw some light on identifying your problem.

Tweakie.

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Video P*r*o*b*i*n*g / Re: Using a webcam to set known XY coordinates on a 'marked' etched PCB

« on: December 01, 2012, 06:59:44 AM »

For others that follow this thread relates. http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,22932.0.html

Tweakie.