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General Mach Discussion / Re: Unexplained estop triggers and other issues on new build

« on: September 25, 2017, 03:45:34 AM »

Hi Ben,

Just looking at the problems one at a time for now;

Random Estop is often caused by electrical noise – try increasing the Debounce Interval (Config. / General Config.) to 2000. Additionally there may be a similar setting within the UC100 set-up which is the equivalent to Debounce.

If they are not already fitted add the clip-on ferrites at each end of your USB cable.

Try it for a while - did this improve the situation ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: September 25, 2017, 02:23:29 AM »

Good morning Gerry, there certainly is no better place to start 

Welcome.

Tweakie.

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Share Your GCode / Re: NEED A LOGO CUTOUT AND ENGRAVING

« on: September 25, 2017, 02:05:08 AM »

As Gary has already said, you need to obtain a suitable CAD/CAM software to trace your bitmap image (.png) into a vector drawing (.dxf) then decide on the cutting tool you will be using and create the toolpath (Gcode).

Suitable CAD/CAM includes Vectric;  http://www.vectric.com/

A typical, generated, toolpath (Gcode) for the Hormuud logo is attached.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Connection of Mach3 to TB6600 Drivers

« on: September 25, 2017, 01:33:43 AM »

It’s all looking good John 

(As you progress I think you will find that there is too much flex in the unsupported rails – at some later date, changing to the fully supported type will make a considerable difference in performance).

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Connection of Mach3 to TB6600 Drivers

« on: September 24, 2017, 11:13:48 AM »

I take it I need to connect both 0 volt lines of the 2 power supplies

In my opinion - Yes.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Connection of Mach3 to TB6600 Drivers

« on: September 24, 2017, 07:16:56 AM »

Hi John,

I suggest you do not ground 0Volts to case unless you have established that you will not create any GND loops. Your case should be connected to protective Earth and (depending on your configuration) 0Volts is often connected to GND by the electronics of the BoB or drivers.
GND and Earth should really be treated as two different circuits.

Just a thought.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Cutting / Engraving only the Fill ?

« on: September 24, 2017, 04:12:46 AM »

The F-Engrave’s V-Carve or B-Carve toolpath can also be used with a straight bit (see Scorch’s pdf’s) and this will cut the ‘fill’.

Alternately, CAD/CAM software, such as Vectric (http://www.vectric.com/), generally includes ‘pocket’ toolpath creation which will also do the same job.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Connection of Mach3 to TB6600 Drivers

« on: September 24, 2017, 03:53:34 AM »

Hi John,

Don’t be too disheartened – I have used quite a few of those TB6600 drivers in different projects and found them to be pretty reliable. OK, Gecko is better but use what you have until such time as you wish to move up.

For smooth CNC operation I would recommend that you use 1/8th microsteps (1600 steps per rev.) and or course, never exceed the motors specified current rating. Also don’t disconnect or connect a motor whilst the drive is powered-up.

I can’t answer the question about your BoB and driver’s current requirements with any certainty but I am not aware of anyone else finding the 400mA limit of USB2 ever causing a problem.

Which BoB are you using ?

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Hall of shame

« on: September 24, 2017, 01:49:05 AM »

Hi Wong,

Many Mach3 licenses were sold by authorized dealers under a Serial number system rather than the Name system that Artsoft used when selling directly to their customers.
I don’t believe there is currently any system in place for changing a license, however, your serial number license will work perfectly as it is and you have no need to be concerned.

Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 in KX1

« on: September 23, 2017, 03:07:45 AM »

This thread continues here; http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,35646.msg243933.html#new

Tweakie.