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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: February 01, 2008, 05:17:56 PM »

This seems to be a consistent question, comes up all the time.

I think there must be an undocumented version mismatch.

Delete the plugin and install the latest one.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Ref All Home, Another Way

« on: January 29, 2008, 05:41:10 AM »

What I would like is a SMALL LCD flat screen, like 14" or so. Or even smaller that would work with Mach.
I see little screens everywhere in stores, like at their cash registers and various displays.
Big is in for for screens, I'd prefer a small one to build into my cabinet.
Any suggestions ? ? ?

Mine is a 12"  LCD.  Ex cash register POS terminal screen.   800 x 600

This means a custom screen layout is needed.  I prefer bright colours that I can see rather than the black ones that everyone else likes.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Noise during auto tool zero

« on: January 22, 2008, 04:28:50 PM »

Cory

I've not done connections direct to LPT.  I'm not sure of the implications or where to source the 5v.

I'll have to leave this one for someone with more electronic savvy. 

If you could use an input on the BOB would be better I think.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Noise during auto tool zero

« on: January 22, 2008, 03:52:36 PM »

G'day Cory

First thing, if you are using a reasonably current version of Mach3 then the debounce does not affect the probe input.

My touch plate picks up a lot of noise and is unusable if I don't have a pullup resistor on the input.  With it, it is rock solid.

Value of the resistor is dependent on whether the input is isolated, buffered or direct to LPT.

You can also put a capacitor on the input but this has the effect of slowing down the signal.  Not ideal for this but some have it working successfully.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: January 11, 2008, 12:24:32 AM »

Greg,
What do you name the second macro to be attached to the Shuttle pro?  M651.m1s?
Dave

I,m sorry Dave I've been away for a week.  Not really sure what you mean about a second macro attached to the Shuttle Pro.

The Auto Tool Zero script which I suggested you call M650.m1s  should be exactly the same as the Button Script behind the on screen button.

Button scripts are stored inside the Screenset  (  .set  files  )  I don't know why Art decided this was the best place.  Maybe  you can ask him.

An alternative would be to have the onscreen button call the M650.m1s.  However that is just one more thing for people to get their head around. 

Greg

PS:  Numbering it 650 is not arbitrary.  Just a spare number.   Got an idea I read somewhere user macros need to be above 600.  Not sure about that.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Macros and how todo them

« on: January 05, 2008, 12:11:03 AM »

I want to access the jog screen remotely,  as I am in a wheelchaire and the keyboard is not accessable I control the machine

remotely and the the jog screen is a real pain to access hiting the tab mouse atc are all wireless anyone else HELP

Bob I might have misunderstood what you need so just disregard this if that is so.

Why not simply place the jog buttons or whatever else you need on the front page.

This can easily be done with Screen4.

If I am on the right track then sing out and we can help you with this.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: January 03, 2008, 05:18:55 PM »

David

Your installation plan looks fine.  The hardest part is deciding on a button layout. 

Copy your zero script to a notebook file and save it as M650.m1s

Place this file in Mach3 / macros / Mach3mill folder   (or the folder with the name of the profile you use)

Then in the Shuttle plugin assign a button to "Custom macro #1"  and put 650 in the Macro number 1 box

That should do it.  Just remember if you ever alter your zero macro, to do it in both places.  Button Script and Macro folder.

Greg

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: December 15, 2007, 12:12:37 AM »

This may have been asked before.  If so I apologize.

ShuttlePro.  Can we have a button that can act like the Ctrl key ?

I have macros assigned to a couple of buttons and it would not be pretty if they were accidentally activated.

I would like to set a two button press to activate the macro.

Greg

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Help with a simple VB script

« on: December 13, 2007, 10:48:58 PM »

Well I just tried it and it works no worries.

Should have done that before posting. 

This works just as well.

Xmove = GetUserDRO(1152) 'X distance DRO
Ymove = GetUserDRO(1153) 'Y distance DRO

Code "G91 G0 X" &Xmove & "Y" &Ymove
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Code "G90 M9"
Exit Sub


Greg

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VB and the development of wizards / Help with a simple VB script

« on: December 13, 2007, 10:20:53 PM »

Need some pointers from the experts with this simple VB script.

It works and does what I want it to.

However I  should be able to combine some lines into one.

Particularly the two G0 moves.  Can I put these on one line so both moves happen together?

Thanks,  Greg


Xmove = GetUserDRO(1152) 'X distance DRO
Ymove = GetUserDRO(1153) 'Y distance DRO

Code "G91"
Code "G0 X" &Xmove
Code "G0 Y" &Ymove
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Code "M9"
Code "G90"
Exit Sub