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General Mach Discussion / Re: First time engraving question

« on: November 27, 2011, 05:08:58 AM »

muddy,

What software are you using to generate the code for your text ??

Could you post your GCode file ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: X AXIS NOT WORKING

« on: November 27, 2011, 03:46:25 AM »

I have the same problem and I have changed controller card, LPT card, cables and checked configuration umpten times.  If you want I can send my XML file but I can not do this until tomorrow.   Everything works but x.  If I move my motors from y or Z to x they do not work and if I move x to y or z they work.   I have tried Win 7 32 bit same thing and also Win XP 32 bit same thing.

sverker,

From the tests you have made it seems that your Controller Board is damaged and the X Axis is not working. The problem could be an opto isolator so locate (follow the pcb tracks) which isolators relate to the X Axis and replace them (they are cheap and just plug in so easy to do). If that fails to cure the problem then, if you are good with a soldering iron, you could consider replacing the Toshiba TB6560 relating to the X Axis. Again not expensive but hardly worth doing for the price of a new board perhaps the best solution here would be to bin it and buy another board.

When you have it all working correctly perhaps you would consider purchasing a genuine Mach license to replace the Pirate licence you currently have. It is only by the users financial contribution to Mach that the software development keeps going, which is for the benefit of us all.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: X AXIS NOT WORKING

« on: November 26, 2011, 07:35:49 AM »

Hi sverker,

You may like to sort out your license registration before proceeding http://www.machsupport.com/purchase.php 
 
Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Auto Tool-Changer and LPT2

« on: November 26, 2011, 02:37:36 AM »

Have a look through the relay switching items here http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php they are nice guys to contact and will promptly answer any questions relating to their products, if you have any.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Black Friday in my CNC world

« on: November 25, 2011, 11:16:08 AM »

Keep your chin up Jim - this little problem of yours will be resolved.

As Hood said, some more information on the electronics and wiring would be good.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: machine not accurate

« on: November 25, 2011, 05:22:44 AM »

Hi,

It's still on the mechanicals, sorry, but do you have thrust bearings between your motors and leadscrews ??
Often, the motor bearings are internally spring loaded (spring washers) and will give quite a bit of backlash if subject to axial loading.

Just a thought.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors not responding

« on: November 24, 2011, 02:10:31 AM »

Excellent news John, I am really pleased you have got it running. 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors not responding

« on: November 23, 2011, 12:16:19 PM »

How about using a spare axis - "A" for example (on the side of the PCB) and then set up your Mach ports and pins configuration to drive this axis as though it is the X Axis. ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors not responding

« on: November 23, 2011, 11:44:09 AM »

Hi John,

Well I am stumped for suggestions - the annoying thing is that it is going to be something really simple that is causing you this problem.

Just had another thought - Are you transferring the same HD between the various computers you have tried ??

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors not responding

« on: November 23, 2011, 10:28:16 AM »

Hi John,

Something you should try before you go any further is the optimisation procedure.

 http://www.machsupport.com/downloads/XP_Optimization.txt

Print this out and follow it to the letter, step by step, then see what happens with a fresh download and install of Mach.

Tweakie.