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General Mach Discussion / Re: Jog curiosity

« on: September 25, 2006, 10:49:06 AM »

Can you jog with an Ipod Brian?

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MAXNC10CL and MACH3 issues

« on: September 20, 2006, 04:45:10 PM »

Originator.

You're doing well to stick with it so long restarting restarting restarting.
Was it like this straight away, in March when you got the machine?
This other software from the manufacturer.. Does it run the machine smoothly or is it too awkward to try?

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 20, 2006, 02:26:18 PM »

Hang on, ..this-

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 20, 2006, 02:21:06 PM »

That's no improvement I'll try this...

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 20, 2006, 02:18:48 PM »

Here is the photo of the new look circles.

Thanks Art, Hood, Brian, Ynneb, Hillbilly, Fdos, John S.

It took me a while because as soon as the circles were sweet, another problem became more obvious, and I've been eliminating various causes. I'll upload some photos for your analysys soon.

Thanks again you guys.

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 07, 2006, 03:48:23 AM »

It feels like I have, - the extra movement has gone, but I just havn't had time to spark it up and test it yet. - I'm out of the workshop all week. I can't wait to try it, and I will post the results,...watch this space.

Thanks for your continued interest

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems downloading Mach3 video's

« on: September 05, 2006, 03:58:21 AM »

That works for me ynneb, thanks.

How about you tenmetalman?

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 04, 2006, 12:26:08 PM »

Thanks Wayne.

I had a look at them in RS and they look really good. I'm not sure what is on it at the minute, because it is all boxed in, with only 2 holes, (I bet for an allen key) which is partly why I didn't spot it earlier.

Cheers.

Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems downloading Mach3 video's

« on: September 04, 2006, 03:42:44 AM »

Hi Paul,
I've just tried and the download links don't work for me either. It may not be us.
Can someone else give it a try please?
Jim

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Those pesky circles

« on: September 03, 2006, 01:38:00 PM »

Will do, Brian thanks.

I think I have tracked the problem down. Turning the handwheel on the xaxis produces instant movement of the Zaxis. Turning it back again gives instant movement the other way, as it should.

 But...there is a small arc of this movement where I cannot feel the smooth gentle ratchetting of the stepper being turned.
Put the other way round, theres a small arc of stepper motor turning where there is no Xaxis movement.

A slack motor/screw coupling?

I'll get me toolbox out and have a look.

Jim