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General Mach Discussion / Re: NCStudio to Mach change over.

« on: October 09, 2011, 12:47:08 PM »

The controlling program uses a dedicated card. So to change over you would use the PP (or something like the Smootstepper ) and use Mach as the controlling program.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: NCStudio to Mach change over.

« on: October 09, 2011, 06:33:56 AM »

Know nothing about NC Studio.
Provide a link for info on  NC Studio, machine type, and controller type and maybe some will have a look  and give some high level guidance.
RICH

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Mach3 and G-Rex / Re: Help getting MACH3 working

« on: October 09, 2011, 06:18:16 AM »

Go to the folder you installed Mach and click on the file named DRIVERTEST.EXE to install the driver and  let it run.

Ports and pins:
1.Port Setup - enable the port that you will use by checking the box "Port Enabled"
2.Motor Outputs - i assume that you have enabled them and defined dir & step state
3.  Will assume you have no input signals / output signals / encoder / spindle setup requiring congfig
Motor Tuning:
1.Fill in the boxes for each axis for steps per, velocity, accel, and for now use a value of 4 for step & dir pulse time
How to figure has already been posted
System Hotkeys:
1.Click the axis button and then hit a key on the keyboard you will use to jog the machine. You need to do that for each key you will use in jogging.

Save Settings

Click the Reset Button if it is flashing. Then hit the click the Jog button ( tool information ) to turn on jogging.
Now hit the  TAB key and use the axis butttons to jog the Machine.

Go through all of the above. Try jogging and also post you xml file when you are done.

RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: Strange tool path generation

« on: October 08, 2011, 06:41:23 PM »

I don't remember suggesting, nor would I suggest, a particular cad program to anyone.
This way if they don't like the program they won't be cursing me every time they draw a line......
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Purchasing...

« on: October 08, 2011, 04:32:02 PM »

You need the LC pro license to do pocketing.
 
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: Strange tool path generation

« on: October 08, 2011, 02:46:45 PM »

Try  attached dxf ( imperial units) and word file.
I had trouble with your drawing and no time to fool with it so i redrew.
I don't know what the difference is between the two dxf's from Rhino since i don't use it.
Maybe try lines and arcs.

RICH

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: First Project on mill .. so far not so good :(

« on: October 08, 2011, 05:19:24 AM »

The 3.3v PP can create problems along with on-board graphics. Most, but not all PP cards ,that you buy are dual voltage and you want to use 5.5v.
That may well be your culprit.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: Strange tool path generation

« on: October 07, 2011, 07:33:26 PM »

Simonc,
Please post the dxf file.
RICH

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Mach3 and G-Rex / Re: Help getting MACH3 working

« on: October 07, 2011, 05:30:53 PM »

Have a look at the Mach manual as it describes how to calculate the steps per unit. You can also use the axis calibration feature under the F6 tab.
There is a spread sheet in the Tool Box if you want to use a spread sheet to calculated the steps per unit. 
Mach needs to know which pins  of the PP port are associated with what axis in order to send the signal out to the proper place.Additionaly
the active state ( high or low needs to be set ). Then you set the velocity , acceleration, etc for each axis. All in the manual.
RICH

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: First Project on mill .. so far not so good :(

« on: October 07, 2011, 05:14:24 PM »

I no longer seem to be having that issue with height so I do believe it was solved.
What solved it?
Did you try reducing the velocity? At what velocity does it skip?
Have curve for your motor?
What kind of drives are you using?
Post your xml and will maybe someone will have a look.
RICH