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PoKeys / Re: VFD RPM control wiht Pokey57CNC 1-10V output does not propperly work

« on: January 18, 2020, 02:57:37 AM »

Hi Mattceng,

Thanks for taking the time and posting your solution to the problem (and confirming the Exflueger solution).

Information such as this is always helpful for others that follow.

Tweakie.

782

Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Plugin that works for Chinese mpg pendant

« on: January 18, 2020, 02:41:33 AM »

Hi Cad cam man,

It would be helpful for easy viewing if you would resize your pictures to 800 x 600 before posting. This thread refers; https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=24585.0

Many thanks,

Tweakie.

783

General Mach Discussion / Re: Elapsed time stops counting

« on: January 18, 2020, 02:31:17 AM »

I would be interested to know if there is a solution to this as my timer does exactly the same thing. 

Tweakie.

784

Spanish / Re: Mach 3 controller connection to laser PSU to use with M10/M11 commands.

« on: January 18, 2020, 02:24:01 AM »

Hi,

I am assuming you have your laser power supply wired as the diagram (with WP connected to GND through the water flow sensor). Connect the laser TTL(L) and GND to your breakout board. Configure Mach3 to set Output#1 to Pin17 (Active Low).

Now the Gcode;

X0
M11P1
X1

Will turn the laser ON
and the Gcode;

M10P1
X0

Will turn the laser OFF.

(The M11/M10 commands are required to be followed by an axis movement – that is the only reason for the X0, X1 in the above example).


In a few weeks time, once you have this all up and running and are familiar with your laser use then you can incorporate the PWM laser power control. My suggestion for PWM control is described here; https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=12444.msg265104#msg265104

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

785

General Mach Discussion / Re: .tap code cant be found

« on: January 16, 2020, 01:25:59 AM »

After you click Open Gcode File, in the lower box Files of Type, select All Files(*.*) or whatever file extension you require.

786

General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 new user, help with laser.

« on: January 15, 2020, 06:56:57 AM »

Think I've read somewhere that you need an external control for moving the different axis around. This might be info from an uninformed user so I'm unsure if I should trust it or not.

If it’s within reach you could just use the keyboard for moving the axis but it’s useful to have a hand held pendant. 

Tweakie.

787

VB and the development of wizards / Re: Anyone building wizards for others?

« on: January 15, 2020, 02:35:06 AM »

Hi Beer,

You may find this document of interest;  https://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mach2_6.11_Custom.pdf

Tweakie.

788

General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 new user, help with laser.

« on: January 15, 2020, 02:05:28 AM »

One more thought, if you intend using the M11 / M10 commands…

Because Mach3 is obsolescent (development ceased 6 years ago in favour of Mach4) you should check with the manufacturer of any motion controller you may wish to purchase that it’s Mach3 plugin does indeed fully support the M11 / M10 command set before you commit to buy.

Tweakie.

789

General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 new user, help with laser.

« on: January 14, 2020, 06:14:22 AM »

When it comes to external motion controllers I think general opinion prefers Ethernet over USB connection and I think you should choose one that also supports Mach4 (you may wish to move to Mach4 in the future) and please avoid any of the cheap controllers that are made in China.

The ESS is good https://warp9td.com/ and so is the UC400ETH http://www.cncdrive.com/UC400ETH.html - I use both of these motion controllers (on different machines) but there are others which you could choose from.

Hope this helps.

Tweakie.

790

General Mach Discussion / MOVED: Mach4 Fixture Offsets

« on: January 14, 2020, 04:58:05 AM »

This topic has been moved to Mach4 General Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=42351.0