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Feature Requests / Re: import and export tool table

« on: May 05, 2012, 10:08:26 PM »

HOOD you can do that NOW in mach3. Multiple tool tables are not really a problem with  CB macros to run the show. 

I'll look up the code I think it is in the MACH TOOL BOX on this site.

(;-)TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Queue depth going to zero -- causes start/stop motion

« on: May 05, 2012, 10:01:45 PM »

NOW I have seen dual core CPUs not work as well as a single core cpus. Sometimes the PC is NOT loaded with the right driver for windows to run the dual core properly.  SOme manf just loaded copies of the OS directly to harddrives with teh wrong CPU driver loaded . A dual core will run with the single core driver but is VERY lazy.  Make sure your version of windows is running support for multicore CPUs.

COuld be a  mach3 problem running under inverse time mode

(;-) TP

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Feature Requests / Re: import and export tool table

« on: May 05, 2012, 03:18:27 PM »

You can export out and Import in with a CB macro from inside MACh3.

YOu can also FLush out the tool table with Zeros.

 

BUT Mach3 has a tool table 254 entries wide just load all the tools you have in the crib and sling chips. I do not know of anyone that has maxed out Mach3's tooltable with logical tooling. I have a lot at 132 tools and IF I cannot make it with those I don't have a machine that will.

IF Hood cannot help you I will dig out the code when I get a spare moment.

Just a thought, (;-) TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Queue depth going to zero -- causes start/stop motion

« on: May 04, 2012, 06:10:48 PM »

Another thought would be to run task manager and watch the CPU load as mach3 runs the program.

MAYBE something in the background is interfering with mach3 when the loads go up on the CPU.

(;-) TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Queue depth going to zero -- causes start/stop motion

« on: May 04, 2012, 05:51:58 PM »

MACH3 has always struggled with micro segmented gcode of the nature you are using. Have you thought of changing teh Axis drives around and using A axis instead of C?  That wya you would at least try radius comp for the feedrate and not have to run G93.

What are the computer specs?? What kernal speed are you using??

WIth that small of segments you may want to try a lookahead of say 2000.

Mach3 is not realtime so that should not matter. BUT a slow computer CPU wise will make it struggle.

Just some thoughts, (;-)TP

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: How can I have a G-Code program load and run another G-Code program

« on: May 04, 2012, 02:58:49 PM »

IF you do not want the 5sec pause remove the

Sleep(5000)

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Queue depth going to zero -- causes start/stop motion

« on: May 04, 2012, 01:55:05 PM »

WHen you tried in G94 did you SET the C axis diameter so Mach3 knows how to calculate the feedrate? IF not then you were running in Deg per min not IPM for the rotary and the linear had no choice but to follow SLOWLY(;-).

(;-) TP

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: How can I have a G-Code program load and run another G-Code program

« on: May 04, 2012, 01:11:06 PM »

SO far eveything has worked here, BUT that is not unusual.  IT MAY be the files that you are trying to use. CAN you post teh files so I can test them here.

Try this method, It does work here as well.

'M5001 Macro
DoButton(169)  'Close Current G-Code file
LoadRUN("C:\Mach3\Gcode\RR2.txt") 'Load Next G-Code File
While ISmoving()
SLeep(5000)
Wend

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need serious help with z-axis...

« on: May 04, 2012, 01:01:10 PM »

WHat type  screws and pitch are you using for the Z?  In most apps it is critical to get the screw pitch correct for the stepper torque range. Too fine and you cannot get speed without stalling AND you cannot get high speed. In 3d work you need the Z to be the  quickest of all the axis

Just a thought, (;-) TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Queue depth going to zero -- causes start/stop motion

« on: May 03, 2012, 09:08:43 PM »

HAve you tried running it NOT in inverse time mode(G93)?

(;-) TP