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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: PWM and Mach4 Hobby setup

« on: August 05, 2020, 09:53:24 AM »

Hi George,

If it's any help, the Vectric pp that I use is here;  https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=36640.0

Tweakie.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: PWM and Mach4 Hobby setup

« on: August 05, 2020, 06:46:26 AM »

I could use some help in getting the laser setup with PWM in Mach4 Hobby. Specifically which boxes should be ticked in both the mach 4 settings and the ESS settings.

Hi George,

Perhaps check out the ESS laser set-up details on the Warp9 site;  https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/faq/faq-mach4#LaserSetup

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Denford Starmill 1995 with control box

« on: August 04, 2020, 10:08:01 AM »

We would be very pleased if you do post information on your progress, together with pictures of any key issues if possible.

Good fortune with your build.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Denford Starmill 1995 with control box

« on: August 04, 2020, 01:01:57 AM »

My choice would be...

Mach4
Gecko
ESS

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Getting Mach3 on new PC (revisited)

« on: August 02, 2020, 01:25:42 AM »

You can download Mach3 from here;  https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Mach3Version3.043.exe
Once installed copy across your license (Mach1Lic.dat) from the Mach3 folder on your original HDD.

Please note Mach3 requires a 32 bit OS of Win7 or older and laptops are only supported when using an external motion controller.

Tweakie.

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*****VIDEOS***** / Re: Summer Greetings from Tokyo Japan

« on: August 01, 2020, 01:54:00 AM »

Excellent work Yoshii, thank you for sharing it with us all.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Unable to limit feed rate on Z axis..What am i doing wrong?

« on: July 31, 2020, 03:04:55 AM »

Alright the issue is back. Sometimes it will work on one line of code and not work on another line in the same program.

Mach3 is sometimes limiting the Z axis motor to the speed in motor tuning and sometimes not.

I sure am glad i paid for this buggy pile of ********* with no support.

It's understandable and I suppose you have to blame somebody but in your case Mach3 is just acting as the Motion Planner the actual and true control of your machine is all handled by your Langmuir Motion Controller.

Tweakie.

EDIT; Additional information.

I have the Z axis set to 50ipm.

Reduce your Z axis Velocity in Motor Tuning to 39 and save the change.

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Tangent Corner / Re: It's a Dog thing.

« on: July 28, 2020, 05:46:05 AM »

My neighbour has just taught his dog to fetch cans of Beer.  It’s no big deal really except he is getting them from my refrigerator.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: sainsmart 3018 MX3 laser does not immediately honour M3/M5

« on: July 26, 2020, 05:22:39 AM »

Hi Lawrence,

Sorry but I do not have the SainSmart board so cannot test your idea.

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: sainsmart 3018 MX3 laser does not immediately honour M3/M5

« on: July 26, 2020, 01:13:36 AM »

Hi Lawrence,

I am pleased to hear that you have found a solution to the problem.

Tweakie.