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General Mach Discussion / Re: changing Machine zero

« on: December 27, 2011, 01:49:23 PM »

I think that it is actually missing steps. It sends the step commands and Machine zero DRO moves accordingly but routers don't. Then when I ref Z again it is off by the missed steps. My thought was how can Machine Zero change. I have created another file and it worked once. I am trying a couple new files now.
 I have had trouble with this controller from day 1. When I would toggle a new user button with the touch screen or mouse it would also toggle the last button used.
It would also change the direction on the arrow keys. Example activate left arrow key router moved X+ come back an hour later and it would move X-. Go into fig and the #s were swapped. I have returned it once and I am trying to get them to send another system. Maybe it will happen this time.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: changing Machine zero

« on: December 27, 2011, 01:18:40 PM »

There is a G43 H1. However it works on 20 different files. I'm thinking I have a corrupt G code file.

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General Mach Discussion / changing Machine zero

« on: December 27, 2011, 10:19:14 AM »

I have a problem with the machine Z zero changing the first time I hit cycle start. The amount of change is consistent for each file. I can set top of part and jog all over the place and properly return to Machine Z or part Z 0. Firsts cycle start changes sometime before it reaches bottom depth of cut. The amount of change stays the entire file. Any ideas or solutions.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: subroutine

« on: July 25, 2011, 12:25:37 AM »

Forgot
M99 is at end of subtest1 file

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / subroutine

« on: July 25, 2011, 12:24:01 AM »

Just a newbie. Spent 15 hrs trying to understand subroutine. Read many post and samples and here is what worked for me on Mach3
Subtest1.tap is a 6x6 rectangle saved in mach3/subroutine folder.
First 6 lines are setup created by Bob Cad. Program creates 2 rows 3 columns

N01 G20 G40 G49 G54 G80 G90 G91.1
N02 G00 Z0.
N03 T1 M6
N04 S10000 M03
N05 G00 G90  X0 Y0.
N06 G43 H1 Z.25
G91
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G90 X0Y-6.50
G91
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G91 X6.5
M98 (subtest1.tap)
G90 x0y0
M30
%



(END OF PROGRAM)

N108 M30
%

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General Mach Discussion / Re: running multiple y and z at same time

« on: August 03, 2009, 08:24:08 AM »

Does anyone know if the Galil plug-in in Mach3 will support a Galil DMC 2180?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: running multiple y and z at same time

« on: July 31, 2009, 08:45:13 AM »

I just want to slave together as needed, just like the 2 steppers that drive the x axis. Just need to know if the software can pick and choose when they are slaved.
 I know this is no small feat. That's why I need for help. I'ld love to use as is.
 The problem is Toolpath, and the controller will only accept Toolpath as DNC. There's no way to view or edit  g-code. The post that Bob cad has does not work properly. G-code simulates correct in Predator and Toolpath but the machine splits the job into multiple shapes. Shape 2 does not start where shape 1 ended. It seems no matter how small a job I send Toolpath sends as 1 shape but the machine splits them. According to AXYZ tech, toolpath will not drive router to do what I want..

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General Mach Discussion / running multiple y and z at same time

« on: July 30, 2009, 02:56:47 PM »

I have a 2002 yr model  AXYZ router. It only speaks Toolpath. I want to convert to Mach3. Bob cad v23 cadcam software. Question is, can I operate with Mach 3? Pick and choose which Y carriage I use (or both) and which of the 4 Z axis I use. Would this be done with custom screen to slave axis together? How do I find out the parallel port cable layout do do this. 8 step drives on the machine 2 are wired parallel at the drivers on the X axis.
 I don't want to destroy the old machine in case I screw up the conversion. This is my first attempt at cnc equipment. My experience with cnc is very limited. I can turn it on and make it move ( sometimes it goes where I want it to). I am assuming I can unplug the signal wires from the AXYZ controller and connect wire from Mack(?).
 I do have experience in electrical and mechanical work. I have built a couple of machines PLC driven. CNC not so much.

I draw in Auto CAd 2000, generate code in Bobcad. My understanding of cnc is this. Send bbcd code to Mach3, Mach3 sends signal train to appropriate drivers, drivers send pulse to steppers and machine moves as desired (hopefully).

HELP