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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys57CNC with AMB 1050 FME-1 DI

« on: September 24, 2019, 06:24:54 AM »

Solution  was, to add a dedicated power supply for the AMB with no connection to the machine electric. Then it works with the isolated 0-10V output.

I am pleased you have it sorted and thanks for posting the solution.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cut quality problem

« on: September 22, 2019, 09:51:00 AM »

Did you check your Gcode ?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cut quality problem

« on: September 21, 2019, 03:22:40 AM »

Check your Gcode - if the curves are comprised of many straight lines then the answer is with your CAD/CAM and it's Post Processor.
(Vectric, for example, will enable 'curve fit' to replace the many straight lines in an imported dxf and then the final Mach3 post processor will use 'arcs' (G2, G3) for the toolpath).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cut quality problem

« on: September 21, 2019, 01:35:27 AM »

I think you need to look at your generated Gcode.

With some CAD/CAM the arcs are drawn as arcs (G2/G3) whilst other CAD/CAM draw the arcs as many straight lines.

You picture is not clear focus of the machined surface but it looks like you have many straight lines in the toolpath.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: STEPCRAFT Plugin

« on: September 20, 2019, 02:14:43 AM »

It is doubtful you will ever get a reply from Stoney.

Do you have your laser working (ON/OFF) with your existing Stepcraft Mach3 plugin ?

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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / MOVED: Input pins Waltz!

« on: September 20, 2019, 01:15:29 AM »

This topic has been moved to General Mach Discussion.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=41795.0

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 turn threading issue

« on: September 18, 2019, 10:05:54 AM »

Gee guys I tried to answer the question. (;-)

(;-) TP

Sorry TP (I missed your posting).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: mach3 turn threading issue

« on: September 18, 2019, 07:51:11 AM »

As Rich has said you need to ask any questions you have regarding threading on the CNC Drive forum http://forum.cncdrive.com/viewforum.php?f=22

Tweakie.

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Breakout board choices with smooth stepper

« on: September 17, 2019, 03:43:40 AM »

Hi Mark,

My advice would be to totally ignore the cheap Chinese motion controllers - they have issues and no customer support (plenty tales of woe posted here on the forum).

There are a number of good quality American or EU manufactured motion controllers that do provide good customer support and that is the way to go.

I have a number of different machines and applications so I currently use 5 different motion controller - they each have their own merits.

The Warp9 ESS has plenty of documentation and excellent customer support. You may like to check out their recommendations for breakout boards https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/bob-vendors
or their forum
https://www.warp9td.com/index.php/kunena/recent

Tweakie.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Backing up Mach3 settings

« on: September 17, 2019, 02:45:57 AM »

Your Mach3 settings are contained in <your profile> .xml file. If you have any special screen features then they are saved in you screen .set file (typically 1024.set). If you have any special Brains or Macro's then they are saved in their respective folders. Your Mach3 license is saved as Mach1Lic.dat. All the above are in the Mach3 folder.

The safe bet is to make a secure backup of the complete Mach3 folder then, if necessary, copy the relevant files / folders to your new installation.

Tweakie.