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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: how to work the jcode recording plug in?

« on: November 17, 2012, 08:34:02 AM »

Download the file, then run (double click) the saved ‘jcode.m3p’
Within Mach3:- Config / Config Plugins enable JCode
Restart Mach3
Title Bar :- select   Jog -> GCode / Record Jogs / select File / set Feedrate

Return focus to Mach screen and jog axis to required position
select Record Point

Repeat the above 2 operation as necessary (you may need a few hours to spare here  )
Then click OK to save the GCode.

This plugin has perhaps been superseded by the improved ‘Copy Cat’ wizard which is a lot easier to use but unfortunately requires the NFS Wizards licence.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: settings for eas m100/f controller

« on: November 16, 2012, 06:04:19 AM »

Hi Bru,

If you use the Google Chrome browser then that incorporates Google Translate which makes a near perfect job with the German language.

The EAS software downloads are here http://www.easgmbh.de/index.php?area=1&p=static&page=downloads

There are also pinout details for most models in their downloads section and you may also like to check out their forum for more information etc.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Isolation Routing PCB's and Local System Rotate.

« on: November 15, 2012, 06:26:11 PM »

Many thanks Terry, I will give that a try. 

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Isolation Routing PCB's and Local System Rotate.

« on: November 15, 2012, 12:11:06 PM »

Thanks for the info Sam, much appreciated.

A Question...

Is there any way to increase the resolution (currently 0.1 degrees) of the Mach3 ' Local System Rotated' DRO as this appears to be my major stumbling block (as far as accuracy is concerned) ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser setings

« on: November 15, 2012, 10:29:13 AM »

I not sure that I fully understand your questions so I do not know if this is of any help or not.

The Z axis direction pin toggles Hi (+5Volts, or thereabouts) when the Z axis is moved in one direction and stays at that level until the Z axis is moved in the opposite direction when it returns to Low (0 Volts, or thereabouts) and stays at this level until the Z axis is moved in the opposite direction again. This signal can be used to turn the laser on / off but it does not, on it’s own, allow for variable laser power control, just on / off.

The digital trigger is probably not the best way to proceed but it can be turned on and off within Cypress Enable with the commands ActivateSignal(OUTPUT0) / DeActivateSignal(OUTPUT0) as it is essentially OUTPUT#0 and is the Digitize Output.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: laser setings

« on: November 15, 2012, 06:02:06 AM »

Probably the easiest way to 'software control' laser output power settings is by using the Mach3 PWM signal (0 to 100%) controlled by the spindle speed S**** commands within your GCode.
This method does, however, have it’s limitations and by experimentation it has been found that a ‘stand-alone’ PWM generator controlled by Step and Direction signals and configured as a forth axis can work a whole lot better.

In addition you would also require a simple circuit to convert the 0 to 100% PWM to 0 to 5 Volts (or whatever voltage you require for your laser PSU).

What 'type' and what 'output power' laser are you using ??

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: November 15, 2012, 05:01:46 AM »

HEY Tweaks, Can you track and shoot down ICBM's yet ?

You are having WAY too much fun.

(;-)TP

Hi Terry,

Given the distance and thus small angles involved I am sure Mach3 could handle the task but I think I would need a Damn Great Big Laser.  

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: November 15, 2012, 01:54:16 AM »

Hi Bartabac,

I am pleased that you have sorted the PWM issue. Thanks for posting the link showing your machines and work.

Tweakie.

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

« on: November 14, 2012, 08:46:52 AM »

Welcome to the forum Steve.

We could do with input based on your experience - then we all learn together. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: is this possible with mach 3?

« on: November 14, 2012, 08:03:07 AM »

I gave this a bit of thought and came up with a method (which needs refining) and posted my findings here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,22932.0.html#new

Tweakie.