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General Mach Discussion / Re: 4th axis ghost move

« on: November 11, 2008, 05:50:02 PM »

Does it act the same with both versions? Can't tell you anything about 2.02 ( is this before 2.63 even?)
What code do you have before the first goo?
Also did you write the code or did it come from a wizard?
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: What version to run

« on: November 11, 2008, 05:43:20 PM »

Hi SCUDZUKI,
Never actually ran R2.63 and started with R3.041 which i believe added the wizards.
Threading was kind of broke in R3.041. From other comments the devopement versions are solid.
You can look at the change list log in the Downloads section to get a flavor of what was fixed but
it dosn't cover recent changes. Mach is up to R3.042.017, has fixed many bugs anad continues towards
what i quess will be a lockdown in the near future. I have no idea what near future is in time. I will say that updating will
probably never stop. Since my machines are rather simple compared to what can be done in Mach i could only suggest that if you have some specific concern post it for clarification. Also you may want to look at a current thread on R3.042.015
bugs to fiind out what's being fixed. Frankly I would think there is no reason to remain at R2.63 but then that's just
my pennies worth of thoughts.
RICH   

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 11, 2008, 09:43:12 AM »

jhowelb,
Put lazyturn.exe in the folder with mach or wherever you installed lazycam.
RICH

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Tangent Corner / Re: I don't believe it.

« on: November 11, 2008, 07:07:34 AM »

Tweakie,
I think you got it wrong as the word was misspelled and actualy the three beagle puppies are on their way to your
better half for house training. And they have diarrhea! 
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Having a small problem with mach3

« on: November 11, 2008, 07:01:43 AM »

Briancnc,
Early and need to get to work, but, i wanted to see if there was something in the code which did the offset your getting. Have some other thought's but need to get going.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 11, 2008, 06:54:52 AM »

Thanks for the info Art as it saves me time. I did get a number of TODO's but will go back now and see what their
related to and make a list. How relevant they are will be for your judgement.

As far as the algorithm being a fluke.... sometimes a fluke can be an advantage. For instance, from a "practical machining" point with defined inserts and toolholder restrictions, you wouldn't be able to machine something, but if it's small turnings and "the tool shape" is up to the user ( ie; just give me the profile cuts and i will worry about the tool), then any gcode for any profile would be easily possible. So, maybe as an option, using the button tool and no restraints because of holder, you get something that no other program gives you with ease. Hope this makes sense.

Now from a programming point of view, something like the above could end up just adding complexity to the program which is not worth doing. Don't want to poison your focus but maybe something to think about.

RICH

 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Having a small problem with mach3

« on: November 10, 2008, 09:25:32 PM »

Briancnc,
Does your CAD file look like this?
Note the small straight line segments for the curves.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Install and setup document

« on: November 10, 2008, 08:55:18 PM »

Well, here goes another day about every body bitching that I'm tying up the printer at work.
Maybe I'll put a face page saying it's improved work practices to be implemented by year end. 
Oh, BTW, is this mandatory reading prior to the Cabin Fever seminar.
RICH

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: cad-cam purchase?

« on: November 10, 2008, 08:34:19 PM »

Terry,
I think you should test a number of different programs. What's great for one may be a disapointment
for you. The problem is you want to shell out your money one time. Sometimes saving what seems like a lot
now dosn't satiisfy you later. Really fool around doing stuff with say the wizards, piecing them together etc....
Iit's a tough one and you can spend a little lifetime trying programs out.
I quess, should something seem to be intuitive and easy for you use maybe that's what for you.
Maybe a good indicator would be what a lot of people are using.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: LazyTurn

« on: November 10, 2008, 08:02:39 PM »

ART,
Using 10-2 update. 
I had to show this one as this would be a PITA with some other software. Need a fast PC guys as it took 5 mins for it to generate the passes.
Just a question, is my interpretaion of 0 - 90 -180 setting correct for the button tool in that it indicates how the tool holder would be positioned?
In the other screen shot i was wondering if it would be worth having other info added to the tool description. No hurry but your making
this me lazy.
RICH