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General Mach Discussion / Re: auto Z setter adjusting

« on: June 20, 2010, 12:39:38 PM »

Hi Bogie,

No you are not correct - They are VB code and must be put into the 'Auto Zero Button' on the Mach screen.

Within Mach click:-  Operator / Edit Button Script - (the VB buttons will flash) then click on the Auto Tool Zero button - your macro will be in there and that is where you make the corrections etc (don't forget to save it).

Tweakie.

7902

General Mach Discussion / Re: worm gear cad design

« on: June 20, 2010, 06:58:17 AM »

Can't help being curious but what would you use a variable pitch screw for please ?.

Tweakie.

7903

General Mach Discussion / Re: Plasma , new macro code

« on: June 20, 2010, 06:48:02 AM »

Absolutely brilliant - great addition for any machine.

Tweakie.


For those who follow -  the Macro is in this thread http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,15154.0.html

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General Mach Discussion / Re: auto Z setter adjusting

« on: June 20, 2010, 06:39:29 AM »

Hi Bogie,

There have been many changes to the Auto Tool Zero macro in recent months in the light of problems that were experienced by some users.
My latest version is attached and as it is commented and if you wish to use it you should be able to change the parameters to suit your application. Alternately by comparison you should be able to see where to modify your existing macro to correct for your error.

Hope this helps,

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: June 19, 2010, 10:27:55 AM »

Hi Vince,

Bought the pump via eBay - there are lots of suppliers, this is just one of them  http://shop.ebay.co.uk/nihilist23/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p4340

Mine came in at GBP 23.50 inc postage from a UK source (cheaper direct from China but subject to import tax).

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: June 19, 2010, 07:08:29 AM »

Hi Dan,

Before and after, and this doesn't include all the latest stuff. Hope I don't ever have to shift it.   






Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: June 19, 2010, 06:37:10 AM »

This is my new (made in China) air pump. Air assist is essential for laser work, mainly to keep fumes and particles off the focus lens but it does also improve the cutting ability. It is rated to deliver 45 litres/minute (in free air) but is probably half that volume with the restriction of my air nozzle and tubing.
(Up to now I have been using one exhaust port from my vacuum table pump which has been a little overkill for the job).
Something else to bolt onto my machine. 

          

Tweakie

7908

General Mach Discussion / Re: Developing new macropump, faster way to retest?

« on: June 17, 2010, 05:25:08 AM »

Excellent Ian - nice, concise explanation.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Serial port I/O wizards needed

« on: June 17, 2010, 02:46:39 AM »

Hi Z,

Sounds an interesting project.
Thanks for posting the info.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Licence restrictions

« on: June 17, 2010, 02:42:28 AM »

Hi Brian,

When using the Write wizard for the first time you have to select a Direction (0 is good) as well as all the other options, such as Font etc or else it doesn't work.
The Direction selector fooled me first time I used it.

Tweakie.