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General Mach Discussion / Spindle start delay
« on: January 26, 2007, 08:51:17 AM »
Hi:
I've been running a new install of Mach3 just to get used to it.
I've noticed a bit of a time delay whenever an M04 is issued. The machine stops for a bit (maybe 2 seconds) and the spindle starts and the machine continues. Same for spindle stop (M05). Is there a built in timer that can be changed? On my other system when M04 is encountered it simply starts the spindle and exectues the next command immediately.
Thanks
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Re: OEM codes
« on: January 22, 2007, 04:56:31 PM »
Thanks, Graham and Scott.
Very helpful.
Now if I can find the time, It's always the time.

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General Mach Discussion / OEM codes
« on: January 22, 2007, 12:35:06 PM »
Hi All:
Is there a place where I can find the OEM codes used when designing a screen?
I know this may sound like a dumb question but I've done a search and didn't turn up any lists. I know I can find the codes by looking at an existing screen but I'd like to print one out or look at a list and pick from there.
Thanks
Lew

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Question, hotkeys
« on: January 13, 2007, 08:29:44 AM »
Thanks once again for all the usefull info.
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Question, hotkeys
« on: January 12, 2007, 10:16:14 PM »
Ok, thanks for all the replies.
I did take a look at Mach2 screen designer but right now I'm not at my machine. I'm assuming that screen designer is included with my Mach3 software purchase. I'll be looking for it when I'm back at the machine. After looking at the screen designer doc's, I'm even more impressed with the functionality and value a person gets with this purchase. I'm thrilled.
Also, what is "screen4"? You mean the fourth tab over in Mach3? I've played only a small amount with the hot key setting screen but from what I saw, there's limited hot key assignable topics.
Sorry, for my ignorance, I can see I have a lot to learn.
Thanks
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Question, hotkeys
« on: January 08, 2007, 05:57:16 PM »
Hi:
I'm somewhat new to Mach 3 and learning.
Is there a way to set a hotkey(s) for referencing all home?
How about zeroing a particular axis?
How about moving all to zero?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Up and Running
« on: January 05, 2007, 08:30:18 PM »
Thanks for the reply Hood.
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Up and Running
« on: January 05, 2007, 06:02:23 PM »
Brett:
Thanks for the reply.
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Up and Running
« on: January 04, 2007, 09:43:07 PM »
Hi Everyone:
I have just recently got all the wiring done and odds and ends in place for my mill with Mach3 and Gecko 201's. Still some work to do what with getting another output and playing a little with the motor tuning.
I was using a dos system before and got comfortable with the key strokes. I could jog, start a program, feed hold, restart, toggle the spindle on/off, toggle coolant, disable the drives, etc, etc,.... all from the keyboard. Actually, everything was done from the keyboard.  I had a mini keyboard mounted on the face of the z housing and it was quite convenient. Perhaps I could get some responses to what people are using for an operator interface and where is it mounted? Like, is anyone using a mini trackball keyboard? keyboard w. touch panel? Joystick? What seems to be the most popular and user convenient?
Thanks
LEW

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help with Gecko's
« on: December 23, 2006, 09:51:05 AM »
Thanks for the info.
lewenz@sbcglobal.net

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