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General Mach Discussion / Re: Arrow Keys not working for Mach3
« on: January 18, 2014, 05:28:18 PM »
Thanks Brett,
I was pretty sure I had it right, but I didn't take time to confirm my memory yet.  Glad to know that I have a ways to go before full senility sets in.  ;)
John

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Arrow Keys not working for Mach3
« on: January 18, 2014, 02:04:26 PM »
Have you clicked the Jog ON/Off button?  Its outline should be green.

John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: UC100 interference - Ethernet better?
« on: January 18, 2014, 05:48:10 AM »
Have you tried plugging your spindle into a UPS?  I had to do this to get reliable operation from my USB SmoothStepper machine with a Ridgid trim router for a spindle, even with the SS mods Hood mentions..  I also have the SS powered by a 5v regulated power supply plugged into a separate UPS.  

This may not be your problem, but Windows also needs to be set so it will not turn off the USB power  (Device Manager - right click on the USB Hub connections - click Power Management Tab).

Regards,
John Champlain

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.
« on: January 10, 2014, 09:49:12 PM »
Pester away, friend.  I can take it.  ;)

I'm almost through with a test version already.    Couple of more days - hopefully.
John

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.
« on: January 10, 2014, 04:53:28 PM »
Jeff,
I hear you loud and clear.  ;D
John

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Resetting X & Y alignment
« on: January 10, 2014, 05:00:53 AM »
I use a touch plate macro with a piece of aluminum angle as the plate.  This makes finding edges very easy, quick, and repeatable.
John Chamnplain

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.
« on: January 09, 2014, 07:19:47 PM »
Thanks Tweakie.
Waiting to see photos done with your process.  And in stainless - how unique is that?
John

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General Mach Discussion / Re: g-code to drawing
« on: January 09, 2014, 06:18:25 PM »
Copying the file to a flash drive and transfering it to your internet computer for posting would be a good solution.  :)

Regards,
John Champlain

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Tangent Corner / Re: Pyrography.
« on: January 09, 2014, 08:34:36 AM »
Very neat, Tweakie.  How about a little more info?  Voltage, current, tool setup, etc.? 

Thanks,
John Champlain

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New guy need help and info please
« on: January 07, 2014, 02:07:26 PM »
Well, good luck to you, JDA.  I am somewhat familiar with vaporizers because a relative is heavily involved, too.  Anything that helps people avoid tobacco use is a plus with me.

You might get some good info here: http://littlemachineshop.com/

John Champlain

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