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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Can't save edited screen load script

« on: August 22, 2021, 05:57:26 PM »

Here is the code I tried and the error I get trying to save

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Can't save edited screen load script

« on: August 22, 2021, 05:39:44 PM »

[mc.ISIG_INPUT0] = funtion (state)
    if (state == 1) then
        cyclestart()
    else
        mc.mcCntlFeedHold (0)
    end
end


This is what I believe the UnRemmed version would be based on my needs. I could be wrong I am used to VB script.



Yes I am editing inside of mach4 with the editor by clicking the "operator" tab and then "open script editor".

No I cannot save. tried at least half a dozen times

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Can't save edited screen load script

« on: August 22, 2021, 05:07:48 PM »

I added a physical button in the control panel door. Then I mapped it thru the ESS and in mach4. If I go to the diagnostic screen and press the button the light for input0 lights. I read on the forum that the screen load file needs to be edited to associate the input0 button press with a cycle start to make the button work. I found the example in the file rem'd out. I made the changes to the script and when I tried to save the script I was denied.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Tool path window in lathe

« on: August 22, 2021, 04:43:03 PM »

I load a gcode file in lathe and the tool path is so small it is about one pixel. I click regen toolpath and nothing changes. I would have thought if I regen the toolpath would be displayed on the XZ plane at a zoom where it can be seen. Are there any known issues that would make this happen. Maybe I need to change the display settings for my video card?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Can't save edited screen load script

« on: August 22, 2021, 04:38:48 PM »

Trying to add a cycle start button. Found an old thread telling how to edit the file to make the button work. I do the edits and get an error trying to save. Access error, cannot save file. I have not registered the Mach4 yet as the docs say to get everything working first. Could that be stopping me from a save. I do start the program in administrator mode. Any ideas as to why I would not be allowed to save a script?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New Mach4 install and having motor problems

« on: August 22, 2021, 04:10:49 PM »

Problem is solved. I replaced the Female DB25 breakout board with a male DB25 BOB and plugged the ribbon into the BOB without the parallel cable. Also moved the common wire from GND to pin 25 which is also GND so I dont know why but it works. The schematic shows pins GND to 18 being bonded together. 7 dollar BOB with 7 dollars worth of documentation.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Start Cycle with a Push Button in Mach4

« on: August 22, 2021, 01:04:09 PM »

I am looking at the same thing here and have followed what you have said. I tried editing the file to associate input 0 with a cycle start. I edit the example but i get an error and I am unable to save the file. Access denied.

Sorry if this is a dumb question but this is my first week with Mach4

PS I do have the button press show up on the diagnostic screen so I believe this is the last step?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: May be a Problem With the Current X DRO in Mach4 Hobby Lathe Screen

« on: August 21, 2021, 11:33:57 AM »

Hey thanks for posting this. I just installed Mach4 last weekend and finally setup today. I was wondering why one worked and one didn't. You saved me a lot of time, thank you!

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New Mach4 install and having motor problems

« on: August 15, 2021, 09:23:38 AM »

OK so I tried to start from scratch. I reinstalled everything. Ran down the Warp9 installation guide step for step. Everything seems to be doing what its supposed to. X+, Z- & Z+ jog buttons make both motors move at the same time in the same direction. X- jog button does nothing. I think the ESS must be bad. What else could it be?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New Mach4 install and having motor problems

« on: August 14, 2021, 03:01:15 PM »

Not sure if it helps but ONLY the X axis dro is changing but the Z motor is moving right along with X