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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn
« on: December 29, 2008, 09:17:08 PM »
aclausing
please post the dxf file or if you did what reply was it
Rich

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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Lazy Cam vs D2NC
« on: December 29, 2008, 07:37:44 PM »
Stitcher,
You can generate a strictly x-y code and Mach will run it. Depending how you create the profile in CAD
LazyCam would create the gcode diifferently. Usualy in machining we we are concerned with trying to get
a very smooth cutting of the profile. You can create all the arcs etc in CAD and break them into line segments
equivlant to a stitch length. Some programs will take a curved surface and if you wish change that curved surface
into line segments ie; instead of a 1" circle you could get a group of say 36 arc segments which fit a 1" circle.
Thus you get a whole bunch of straight lines without g2 or g3 codeing.
I know nothing about sewing or quilting machines which are cnc controlled or how that specific software is interpreted by the controller. LOL
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach Workshop at Cabin Fever Expo
« on: December 29, 2008, 12:32:19 PM »
Vince,
Haven't leased a car in over two years but that sounds expensive. No way of getting a corporate rate, ARP, Credit Union
group rate? How about a truck or van from Enterprise as sometimes you can get a nice three day rental price.
RICH
 

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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Lazy Cam vs D2NC
« on: December 29, 2008, 07:16:40 AM »
What i didn't understand was trying to generate a gcode with the z never lifting since the othside and middle
petals were not connected. So that is not possible. Maybe i miss read something. As far as comparing to some other program,and saying it can do that, quess that one is not doing something correctly. No two programs wiill
 genereate paths exactly the same and each has a mind of it's own, and dosn't generate paths the way you would want then without you manipulatiing it. Even then you may be restricted or spend more time foolling with
it then just accepting the paths ( different story if it was a lot of them) .
Don't know nothing about D2NC, but you got to admit that LazyCam is freebee.
RICH   

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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Posting G Code from Lazy Cam
« on: December 29, 2008, 12:03:38 AM »
MACH woud be a good choice, you won't be sorry, get a LOT for the money, that's my opinion. It will be the foundation for other software should you desire something specific but take your time on that stuff.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn
« on: December 28, 2008, 11:45:09 PM »
Chip,
I get the same results as you. I have back plotted a number of the files, rechecked them in CAD and found things to be darn close when you wanted a very small clearance. Don't have time tonight but maybe tomorrow i can try fooling with it.   

The measuring capability using the crosshair is much improved over the pointer.
RICH



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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach Workshop at Cabin Fever Expo
« on: December 28, 2008, 10:42:26 PM »
VINCE,
I assume you mean a 2 hour drive from Phil airport to the show, i would figure 2 1/2 hrs. depends on the time of day and weather. I would also check Baltimore, figure the equivilant in driving time, but if the flight is cheaper go for it. BTW, dress appropriately, no Spido's as it will be cold. ;)
RICH

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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Posting G Code from Lazy Cam
« on: December 28, 2008, 07:38:06 PM »
Mike,
Start Mach3 and then HELP> About Mach 3 CNC Controler .....and what does it say in the box?
I may be wrong, but thought an unregistered version of Mach is limited to more than 50 lines or so of code.
If it's a trial version definitely can be your problem.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: My X-Axis is losing steps!
« on: December 28, 2008, 09:16:22 AM »
Good for you Don,
For closure one more question. What Mach version was used before and after?
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 2 Questions
« on: December 28, 2008, 08:52:22 AM »
Hi All,
I don't have any limit switches on my mill but may add them someday. Attached is a file which describes
setting up homing without limit switches and may be of value if someone wants to fool around some.
RICH

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