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PoKeys / Pokeys55 matrix keyboard

« on: November 24, 2012, 07:57:18 PM »

Hello all,
I need some help getting a Pokeys55 setup with an 8 x 8 keypad.
I have loaded the pokeys plug in & can access the device fine. However I only have the IO functions to choose from. I cannot access the button drop down.

I'm using the Pokeys-Polabs-v0.01 plug in.
Mach3 Demo Version R3.043.066

Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Re: pocket wizard

« on: July 20, 2011, 07:29:52 PM »

The pocket is round, near as I can measure.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: pocket wizard

« on: July 20, 2011, 04:41:13 AM »

Rich,
All of the holes that I have tried come out 0.3mm undersized. I can adjust for the difference by telling the wizard my endmill is 6.15mm & it cuts the pocket to the right size. I don't want to have to do this every time. I should be able to measure the endmill & type in the number & it should be right.

This is what I have tried since my last post.
1. Swapped my stepper drive for a Gecko G540 that a friend had. Works the same as my 3-axis drive.
2. Posted a circle frame tool path created in Master CAM & it does the same thing.
3. Looked everywhere in Mach for some settting that would cause both axis to be offset.

It just doesn't make any sense that I can move to a distance in both axis to within 0.0005" repeatedly but it won't cut a circle.

Any other ideas?

Thanks.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: pocket wizard

« on: July 17, 2011, 08:45:03 PM »

I measured the cutter @ 6.3mm.
I believe the problem is the motors are not big enough (NEMA 23 235 oz-in with a 2/1 gear reduction) to hold position while cutting. If I move the table using MDI, then plunge with the same end mill, measure between the holes, it is right on the money. Anyone have some suggestions for motor size? I was thinking 600 oz-in.

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General Mach Discussion / pocket wizard

« on: July 16, 2011, 09:13:58 PM »

Can anyone help me?
I'm having trouble getting the pocket wizard to cut the right size.

I have checked my machine & it is moving the right distance in the X & Y, but when I try to cut a circle it is undersized.

Thanks
Butch

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: July 16, 2011, 07:08:42 PM »

Greetings,

I am new to NC work & primarily do it as a hobby. I am running a two axis table I designed using NSK slides & Precision ball screws. Total travel of 12.5 in the X & 15.5 in the Y. The table is mounted on a manual Chevalier knee mill. It was a bunch cheaper than retrofitting the mill.

Mach is awesome for people who like to create on there own & I want to thank everyone involved with it's development & support.