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General Mach Discussion / Re: controlling lathe tool turret

« on: February 21, 2008, 09:43:25 AM »

I'm pretty sure Hood used a DL06 from Automation Direct.

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Circles aint Round

« on: February 20, 2008, 12:23:11 AM »

Sounds like backlash to me. Can you post the code and pictures of the circles?

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Prices for one-on-one phone tech support.

« on: February 20, 2008, 12:19:35 AM »

No problem RC, I respect what your saying. Not upset in the least. I don't necessarily agree with all of your views, but who would? That is one of the great things about the forum, we are big enough to agree to disagree. The following quote is where we disagree.

But....Only after the the software is TOTALLY locked down and debugged. And there is a COMPLETE manual that covers EVERYTHING about it...No secret or mysterious buttons or functions.. and everything functions as intended.

Here is the way I view all of this, support and all in a nut shell. It would be easy for Art and Brian to have completed manuals and a virtually bug free program (Isay virtually, because bug free is a myth IMO no matter how much you pay) if it weren't for one thing, the gifts they give freely on a regular basis. When features are added, lots of times it introduces unforseen bugs, maybe in a bit of code 180 degrees from the feature added. Me for one would rather help eliminate the bugs so that everyone can benefit. If all one-on-one tech support was only avaliable after programs were 100% bug free, there would be no such thing.

If the software is as perfect as possible, and the manual is written as such, along with this great forum it seems that there would be little need for phone support. Other than "the big hurry" as mentioned earlier or couldn't find it in the manual. (which wouldn't say much for the manual.)

This is the whole point, some just flat out do not want to read a manual or look for answers. They would much rather spend a little money rather than time, pick up a phone, talk to a live person, and run their machine. If I'm looking at investing in a piece of equipment for the sole purpose of makeing money, I would much rather have the option of spending a little money to save a load of time. We need to be able to help this type of user as well as the retired or hobby guys. Different strokes for different folks. How many times have you seen a question posted that was clearly in the manual? I bet many times. Some just aren't interested in learning about Mach, at all. Their sole purpose for haveing it at all is to run parts. 

Brett 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach wont read a pentagon or tiangle or a star

« on: February 19, 2008, 08:34:19 PM »

No problem Hugo, just rename your file before you try to attach it.

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with jogging speed

« on: February 19, 2008, 11:27:45 AM »

Hit your tab key to open the MPG. There you will find lots of settings for mode, step distance, speed %s.

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Losing steps on the run. . .

« on: February 19, 2008, 05:31:16 AM »

Hey Rick,
   Sounds like you are picking up some random noise to me. Can you post some pics of your controls for clues?

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: FEED SPEED OVER RIDE PROBLEM (FRO%)

« on: February 18, 2008, 11:24:54 PM »

Spazz, ac ouple of changes have been made pertaining to FRO and ROR. You should be able to go to 300% or more if youd like. Post a screen shot of the slider you are using to adjust FRO. Is this a custom screen of yours or the Mach default?

Brett

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

« on: February 18, 2008, 09:18:15 PM »

Now those my friend are just too cool.

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Prices for one-on-one phone tech support.

« on: February 18, 2008, 09:15:47 PM »

    Thanks Ryan, you have a valid point too. LOL

Brett

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General Mach Discussion / Re: My next retrofit

« on: February 18, 2008, 09:09:18 PM »

While I'm planning on using some of these on a retrofit coming up soon, I think they may be small for your beast. Don't take my word for it though. AUD has a free download of servosizer. You can plug in all the variables and see if they will do what you need them to.

Brett