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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 29, 2016, 11:00:00 AM »

Yep - corrupt scripts in the screenset can do this.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 29, 2016, 07:35:41 AM »

OK - try this:

go to folder c:\Mach3

Make a copy of the file 1024.set file

delete the 1023.set file

save the attached ZZZ1023.set file

remove the ZZZ from the filename

i.e. you should now have a new 1023.set file

run Mach as normal

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 29, 2016, 05:05:26 AM »

That's not your xml file - that looks like a copy of MachXML.exe which is an executable. I asked for Mach3Mill.xml.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Some starting advice for two steppers on one axis

« on: February 29, 2016, 04:36:23 AM »

Picture a 12 in DIA tube, 6 ft. long with an X-Y table at each end that will position a bar in the tube.  A probe runs along the bar (Z axis)
to scan the inside of the tube, thus mapping the magnetic field.  Positioning on X, Y, and Z.

Why do you need TWO XY tables for this?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 29, 2016, 04:22:29 AM »

Don't use preview - Not sure if this affects everyone or if it's browser dependent, but if I use preview it just sends the post down a black hole. Just hit post (not preview) and it should work. Note you'll have to change the names of the upload files again because they can only be used once.

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Tangent Corner / Re: Dogs are smart ?

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:59:35 AM »

isn't that generally nose first up the arse end of another dog? 

Sorry - I'll get my coat...

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:40:48 AM »

OK - it's just a guess but it sounds like maybe your script is hanging Mach (it can happen). Can you post your xml file please.

i.e. copy the file Mach3Mill.xml from c:\mach3 to your desktop. rename it to jacko1.xml and using the Reply button (not the quick reply) attach it here using the "additional options" link.

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FAQs / Re: Wiring Limit, Home and E-Stop Switches

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:12:05 AM »

what did you connect the shield to?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 28, 2016, 11:09:49 AM »

OK - I'm a tad confused at your original description of your problem. On the one hand you seem to be saying that when you attempt to start Mach your PC hangs. i.e.

When I try to start mach 3 from the desk top icon that I have done for years - I get "An attempt was made to access an unnamed file past its end".  Then i have to unplug the pc to get back control !!  Try it again - same thing.

Then you seem to be able to run your script albeit not 100% effectively.

I have been trying to get a home made Zero probe working the last few days.  I copied some VB script as directed from You tube and although the Z axis responds to the script I haven't managed to sort out the pin config properly as yet. So not working 100% properly yet.

Which is it? i.e. am I trying to get you to be able to start Mach without having to unplug your PC all the time?

Or

Am I trying to help you fix your probing routine?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help please

« on: February 28, 2016, 09:54:06 AM »

OK - were these button scripts or macros? If you don't know maybe post the youtube link. Help us to help you - give us something to work with.