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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G10 L20 or setting DROs to zero from G-code

« on: October 08, 2017, 06:07:46 AM »

Hi Kusti,

Easiest way to set a DRO from within Gcode is…

#99aaa = bbb

Where aaa is the DRO number and bbb the value you want to set.

DRO numbers can found in the OEM code list here; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,9312.0.html

This method is totally Mach3 specific.

Tweakie.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Trees.

« on: October 07, 2017, 07:26:29 AM »

Hi Brett,

Thanks for the kind words - I wish it was that simple 

When I see the works of those with true artistic skill I realize my limitation.

Thinking back, the Turner's Cube is perhaps a perfect example of how CNC has helped me. I definitely do not have the skill to make one of those cubes with a lathe (as intended) but by using just two Mach3 Wizard generated toolpaths I have been able to make them with a mill - no skill required (excepting perhaps some knowledge of using Mach3). It is perhaps a similar thing with artistic compilations - I use knowledge (or experience) + CNC in place of skill or talent 

Tweakie.

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

« on: October 07, 2017, 07:06:14 AM »

The making of this was mentioned in another Topic but for those following this thread…

A wall hanging picture, laser engraved into 20 mm thick Birch plywood using the ‘old-faithful’ Mach3 Impact / Laser Engraving plugin.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 wont speak with Mill

« on: October 07, 2017, 03:03:41 AM »

Hi Macks,

The Mach3 manual can be found here; http://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/product-manuals/

If you check out Section 5 it should help you set your Step and Direction pins to the correct values (all three axes should not share the same Step and Direction pins).

As Greg has said, you need to be using a 'straight-through' 25 way cable between your Computer LPT port and your Breakout board / Controller.

Tweakie.

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Tangent Corner / Fear.

« on: October 06, 2017, 08:10:25 AM »

The local break-ins, burglaries and muggings had all started to get to me so…

I took down my Rebel flag (which you can't buy on EBAY any more) and, peeled the NRA sticker off my front window. I disconnected my home alarm system and quit the Neighbourhood Watch scheme. I bought two Pakistani flags and put one at each corner of the front yard. Then I purchased the black flag of ISIS (which you CAN buy on EBAY) and ran it up the flag pole.

Now the local police, sheriff, FBI, CIA, NSA, Homeland Security, Secret Service and other agencies are all watching my house 24/7.

I've NEVER felt safer and I'm saving $69.95 a month that ADT used to charge me.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: A Good Source for Bit ?

« on: October 06, 2017, 02:04:46 AM »

Hi Bill,

I do a lot of engraving and a few years back I used to buy quality engraving bits from France and also re-sharpen my own bits, but no more…
Although many Chinese vendors do not seen to be able to tell the difference between HSS and Carbide their engraving bits are now so cheap on ebay that my grinding machine has been retired and I now bulk buy the bits from China. I do get a few rejects (with excess run-out) but they are just discarded.

My recommendation, check out ebay for ‘carbide engraving bits’.

Tweakie. 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Coordinates

« on: October 04, 2017, 07:39:05 AM »

Hi Mavirick,

You may also like to check out Roger's Coordinate Spaces Guide in our Members Documents here: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,33595.0.html

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Can not seem to carve out a simple box ?

« on: October 03, 2017, 11:36:41 AM »

Excellent news, I am pleased that you have it sorted. 

Tweakie.

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Share Your GCode / Re: Hows That Beer Flight Looking

« on: October 03, 2017, 04:33:48 AM »

That's the way to go - start simple and progress from there.

(Routing circular pockets can place quite a lot of stress on a machine and it is likely to show up any weaknesses which can then be dealt with accordingly).

Tweakie.


I drink my beer 'out of the can' - never have time to stand it down and look at it 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M6 Start Macro Help

« on: October 03, 2017, 01:28:58 AM »

I have never used an ATC so cant be of much help.

Somebody here on the forum must be using ATC and hopefully they can offer some advice on changing this macro to suit your situation.

Tweakie.