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General Mach Discussion / Re: switch mode or linear?

« on: March 11, 2012, 01:18:36 PM »

Hi Tony,

You would need to check with the makers of the switch mode power supply to be certain but it is my understanding that it is not recommended to do this.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: UIRobot UIM290405A Mach3 Breakout Board + Spindle Control

« on: March 11, 2012, 05:53:53 AM »

Hi Memran,

As you don't seem to be getting any response on this one try contacting Zapp directly.
I had a question (regarding the holding pulse frequency for one of their stepper drivers) last week, contacted them via their website query and received an email answer same day.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Can Mach3 Do PCB Drilling using an NC file

« on: March 10, 2012, 05:24:54 AM »

Thanks Ray,

I look forward to seeing your results.

Tweakie.

A sample of the quick and easy method of 'isolation routing' 

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: CNC Plasma Table. 27"X62"cutting area.

« on: March 10, 2012, 02:52:15 AM »

Nice work Bazaro.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 and Cutting a Circle

« on: March 10, 2012, 01:45:38 AM »

I keep get error messages in the circle wizard. No matter what I change I get the Vb error or radius from end of arc differs from radius on line 5
I need a tutorial on these wizards.
Thanks

The error issue is addressed here http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,21058.msg146453.html#msg146453

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: Can Mach3 Do PCB Drilling using an NC file

« on: March 09, 2012, 02:45:41 AM »

Hi rcheng111,

No problem.

You could use the free program Eagle and it's associated processor to create both the PCB and the drill file but there are also many other alternatives to choose from.

Here is a link to get you started http://pcbgcode.org/

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: cycle start g01 z0.000 error

« on: March 08, 2012, 10:30:20 AM »

A possible cause is that you have not declared a feed rate for the G01 move.

Try putting F600 before the G01 move.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Please help me

« on: March 08, 2012, 07:36:45 AM »

Hi jurbanek,

It would help if you could perhaps post a picture showing the stripe problem you are having.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: tutorial for gcode for beginners

« on: March 08, 2012, 07:33:53 AM »

That's good to hear Fred - The CNC Cookbook site is indeed filled with much educational and inspirational material.

Tweakie.

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FAQs / Re: G-CODE NOT WORKING, JOGGIN IS OK

« on: March 08, 2012, 05:49:43 AM »

Hi Intarsica,

From memory the standard Mach install sets jog rates to 80% of maximum. Try holding down the Shift key and then jog,  if this produces problems then you will need to reduce your Velocity settings by at least 20% in motor tuning for your X and Y axis.

Tweakie.