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General Mach Discussion / Re: Settings Mach3

« on: October 06, 2019, 06:47:02 AM »

Excellent 

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Mach Screens / Re: LIcznik

« on: October 06, 2019, 01:26:43 AM »

Why not? It tastes soooo goooooood

I didn't like to say before but it make him hyperactive. 

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

« on: October 05, 2019, 08:26:02 AM »

Hi Lawrence,

Your USB board does not support the use of the M11/M10 command set so it looks like you are back to the beginning.

Your options would seem to be...

Get another (higher spec) motion controller  (US or EU origin not Chinese) suitable for use with Mach4.

Try Drufel. Unfortunately this is a low-end controller using HPGL1 for it's image to Gcode conversions but it does have built-in laser routines.

Sorry I can't be of much help with finding a solution.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Settings Mach3

« on: October 05, 2019, 06:36:21 AM »

Hi Mike,

Why won't what work ?

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

« on: October 05, 2019, 05:01:26 AM »

Are there any settings in MACH3 I should change?

Hi Lawrence,

Are you using the LPT Parallel Port or are you using an external Motion Controller ?
Can you post a picture of your OEM board so it can be identified ?

Tweakie.

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

« on: October 05, 2019, 02:52:16 AM »

Hi Lawrence,

The M3/M5 commands are far too slow for laser work and that is why the M11/M10 commands were introduced.
The M11/M10 commands need to specify an Output# and be followed by an axis (any axis) movement to take effect then the laser is only turned ON and OFF consistent with an axis movement.

In my case I am using Output#1 to switch my laser and so my commands would be M11P1 to turn the laser ON and M10P1 to turn the laser OFF. To initialise the laser I also need an M3 at the start of the Gcode.

If it is any help I have attached your code which has been modified to suit the M11/M10 commands.

Tweakie.

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Mach Screens / Re: LIcznik

« on: October 05, 2019, 01:59:31 AM »

Hey, come on guys - stop feeding Russ chocolate 

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Settings Mach3

« on: October 05, 2019, 01:53:41 AM »

Hi Mike,

If you are unable to find your license file please contact Artsoft and request a replacement.

Tweakie.

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

« on: October 04, 2019, 02:44:06 AM »

It is a long while now since I made any revisions to the plugin.dll but everything was always done and tested assuming the Digital Trigger output would be Active Low. When you are constructing your transistor circuit perhaps bear this in mind.

The latest .dll can be downloaded from here;
http://tweakie.byethost10.com/Engraving.zip

Hope this helps,

Tweakie.

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

« on: October 04, 2019, 01:12:56 AM »

What software are you using to create your Gcode for laser use ?

Side note, any thoughts on these?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/450nm-15W-Laser-Module-W-Heatsink-Fan-Support-TTL-PWM-for-DIY-Laser-Engraver-P/264005907159

No practical experience but they look good.

Tweakie.