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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 randomly pausing

« on: March 04, 2014, 08:56:02 AM »

 I have experienced a similar issue.  It only occurs when laser engraving a large file (+30MB ?), and only when the file is finished on the final X0/Y0 moves.  I use Windows 7 64 bit/4GB and a UC100 USB adapter.  My suspicion is perhaps Mach3 is resetting the buffer to the beginning of the file by reading from the hard drive.  This is only a guess as it does not happen often enough to confirm, and never happens during engraving.  Driver test is good and solid.

Any commonalities?
John Champlain

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Tangent Corner / GeckoDrive Motor Controls

« on: February 25, 2014, 09:40:28 PM »

I can't let this latest example of customer service from Gecko Inc. go by without public acknowledgement.

I had three bad Gecko stepper motor drivers, all out of warranty (in fact two were about 9 years old), so I contacted Gecko to inquire about inspection and repair.  Following Gecko's instructions, I sent them in about three weeks ago, along with my credit card info to cover fully anticipated repair and return shipping costs.

Today, to my very pleasant surprise, I received a no-charge email invoice showing that they were being returned in working condition.  All three had been rendered inoperative due to my wiring mistakes, and all three required replacement parts.

So, a very special thank you to Mr. Mariss Freimanis and his Gecko staff, for their outstanding service and unbeatable products.

With Sincere Appreciation,
John Champlain

 

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: February 19, 2014, 02:34:23 PM »

Well, a warped screw and slight play in bearings might explain it.  Would probably not be noticeable when using a spindle.  Does it change when switching from a horizontal engraving to a vertical?
John Champlain

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: The Laser Project.

« on: February 18, 2014, 08:47:31 PM »

Are you perhaps using all thread rod (machine screw thread) for lead screws?
John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3/XBOX 360 Controller Question

« on: February 18, 2014, 02:50:14 PM »

 
Thanks,
John

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Bike I built

« on: February 18, 2014, 08:05:47 AM »

You need to be designing for Orange County Choppers. 

Excellent work, Shaun.
John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3/XBOX 360 Controller Question

« on: February 18, 2014, 07:53:12 AM »

I have both wired and wireless controllers.  I like the wireless better for freedom of movement, but the short on time sucks.  It seems it has always turned itself off when I want to use it.  I have found no way to change the on time.  Never had or suspected any interference with the wireless in +4 years of use.  Never checked its range.
John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Drag knife

« on: February 10, 2014, 05:40:26 PM »

You're welcome.  Please post some pictures when you can.
John

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Anyone point to an installation manual for usb to parallel breakout board?

« on: February 10, 2014, 05:14:11 PM »

mrbi11,
Please post links to the boards you have found, and we can give better answers to your questions.
Regards,
John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Anyone point to an installation manual for usb to parallel breakout board?

« on: February 09, 2014, 06:28:12 PM »

If it doesn't specifically say it will work with Mach3, and include plug-in software, it will not work.

John Champlain