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General Mach Discussion / Jogging question
« on: October 19, 2011, 04:21:57 PM »
I installed Mach3 (turn profile), complete with the license file in a newer "XP" box to replace an older system which has become inreliable. I have been busy entering "ports & Pins" data as well as motor tuning, etc... from written notes written down from an earlier installation.
I have a new "situation" I have never seen before. My hope is that this condition is an obvoius one that others have seen before...
First of all, the main working screen the Axis Position DROs cannot be "zero-ed" by clicking on either [Zero] button. Furthermore, even though I can click on the display boxes and they will highlight slightly, I cannot overtype the values in either DRO.
Fast & slow JOG functions works using the cursor keys, and the "X" & "Z" DROS will increment/decrement as expected, also the toolpost moves as expected
When I engage Jog Mode to "Jog Inc" (single-step) the stepper motors do not move and the DROs do not change value.
It is nearly impossible to properly place the cutting tool at the correct starting point and have the DROs reflect the proper coordinates.
Any suggestions from anyone? (I have attached a screen shot on the primary screen)
I have a new "situation" I have never seen before. My hope is that this condition is an obvoius one that others have seen before...
First of all, the main working screen the Axis Position DROs cannot be "zero-ed" by clicking on either [Zero] button. Furthermore, even though I can click on the display boxes and they will highlight slightly, I cannot overtype the values in either DRO.
Fast & slow JOG functions works using the cursor keys, and the "X" & "Z" DROS will increment/decrement as expected, also the toolpost moves as expected
When I engage Jog Mode to "Jog Inc" (single-step) the stepper motors do not move and the DROs do not change value.
It is nearly impossible to properly place the cutting tool at the correct starting point and have the DROs reflect the proper coordinates.
Any suggestions from anyone? (I have attached a screen shot on the primary screen)