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General Mach Discussion / May need to change computer that runs my mach 3 mill

« on: August 28, 2021, 11:07:42 PM »

I've  had some recent problems from a mouse ( rodent) getting in my electrical cabinet.
The computer tried to boot,  but wouldn't  fully boot.
I found where a mouse has been in my cabinet .
There are a couple of chewed wires,  but mostly  pee on some stuff.
 I'm going  to unplug and re-seat all the connections.
If this  doesn't  work, I'll  have to set up another  computer.
I had a copy of my .XML? file on a jump drive, but can't locate it at the moment.
If I have to use another computer, how hard will it be to do all the settings?
Will this be like starting over with a new machine?
It's been 10 years since my build.
I have drawings and pin outs, and pictures of everything.  Even several pages of wiring diagrams wire colors,, and wire numbers..
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Hopefully  I can find a loose connection.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need idea for timed oiler

« on: May 28, 2020, 10:56:21 AM »

I just found some pump macros already written.
Thabks again

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need idea for timed oiler

« on: May 28, 2020, 10:22:03 AM »

Ok. Thanks. Do you have a link where I can find out more info?
I'll start researching that now.
Thanks again

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General Mach Discussion / Need idea for timed oiler

« on: May 25, 2020, 10:16:56 PM »

I haven't messed with my Mach 3 in a while.
There is an auto oiler, that is operated by a slow geared drive and contacts.
About every 20 minutes, it clicks on, and oils for 7 seconds??
  I have an override button on the control panel that I hit during startup and when homing everything.

    Would I need to program a brain for something like that?
 Can you direct me to where I can find info on this.
Thanks a lot.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need info about upgrading mach 3 mill version

« on: May 11, 2020, 03:36:05 AM »

Thanks Tweakie!!
I remember talking to you about a few things when I was building it.
The version I have won't do a power tap\ instant reverse.
I was told by many people to update, but never did.
Thanks again!👍👍

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General Mach Discussion / Need info about upgrading mach 3 mill version

« on: May 11, 2020, 01:28:40 AM »

I did a retrofit on a mill around 2011..
Hood was a lot of help.
 I'm wanting to upgrade to a newer version.
I think mine is a 2010 ? Version..
I haven't messed with it since 2014.
Maybe 2 or 3 times  a year.

Do I need to back up anything?
 Maybe take pictures of my settings\ tuning incase something happens?
  Any info appreciated.

Jack

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Wanting to update my version of mach 3 to newer release

« on: September 09, 2018, 04:26:28 AM »

Thanks Tweakie!!
I'll  download  and get started!!
Will let you know how it goes.

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General Mach Discussion / Wanting to update my version of mach 3 to newer release

« on: September 08, 2018, 10:02:48 PM »

Hello,
I haven't  been on here in a while.
When I did my retro back  in  2011, Hood gave me a lot of help.
 I want to update to a newer version.
 Can you tell me what I need to look at and save in my current settings?
 I don't  want to update  and lose my current tuning and parameters.
 Thanks,
Jack

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pulley Setup......Yes i know but just dont understand it??

« on: December 06, 2013, 08:49:46 AM »

Libbet,

I have the same problem. I did my machine about 2-1/2 years ago.

When running in low range I have to use M04 to run the spindle forward. People have told me  it is a glitch in the version of Mach that I am using.

It needs to be updated, but it is running too good. Hopefully in the next month I will do this. Then the machine can power tap.

Check your version of Mach.
Jackal

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help on PMDX-125 & PMDX-107.

« on: November 22, 2013, 09:09:08 AM »

Libbit,

On the 125 board you  have some relays that you can use to  control the dust collector. You might need to set up a separate button or use a brain for it.

I found out the spindle problem was the version of Mach that I am running.  I will probably change it and do some sorting out when it gets slow.

Jackal