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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Shuttle Xpress Problem

« on: May 18, 2011, 01:57:49 PM »

AHA,

After lots of fiddling I got the thing to work.

1. When I start Mach3, a program evidently is running. the Stop All button must be pressed to allow the Shuttle to work. I am now deciphering which buttons are the active Shuttle Express buttons on the Shuttle Pro diagram in the Config window.

2. On other posts, mention is made of the danger in using the 'Zero All' function for a button assignment. Why is that not recommended?

3. Aside from axis selection, what are the recommended settings for the other two buttons on the Express?

Thanks again,

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

« on: May 18, 2011, 01:38:13 PM »

When in the General Discussion forum, use the 'New Topic' button on the upper left of the window.

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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Re: Shuttle Xpress Problem

« on: May 18, 2011, 12:26:54 PM »

Hello,

I am a newbie forum member and CNC user attempting to set up the Mach3 software prior to receiving my router.

I have just installed the Contour Shuttle Express. Note that I am installing this device without my CNC router as it does not arrive until next week.

I have removed the Contour software and installed the ShuttlePro Plugin. I am following the instructions found here (http://www.machsupport.com/plugins/ShuttleProInstallation.pdf).

After downloading the ShuttlePro plugin, renaming the plugin .m3p file to .dll (the M3plug.exe did not work), and saving it in Mach3, I am attempting to configure the device. Windows Device Manager sees the device and indicates it is working properly. In Mach3, when I select the config plugin section the device is shown with a green check. When I select Config, the resulting window shows the ContourPro, but I have selected Express in the lower right hand area of the window.

Now I have to make some assumptions as the Express model is not shown in the window. I have left the configuration as shown for the Pro model (it is not clear how those config's relate to the Express), selected ok, and am not seeing any indication in the Mach3 screen that any activity occurs when I use any button to select an axis and rotate the center wheel.

Questions: Shouldn't I see a result in the Mach3 axis areas when I use the device even without my router installed? If not, how can I tell if I have configured the device correctly or if it is even working?

Thank you for your time and attention,

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

« on: May 16, 2011, 08:25:16 PM »

Hello everyone,

I am new to this forum and to the Mach software. I am purchasing my first CNC router (digitalwoodcarver.com) and am slightly intimidated by everything I have to learn. I am computer literate having built my first PC in 1991, but have no experience with CNC. I live in Everett, WA and have been woodworking with hand and power tools for many years. I am very excited about being able to design furniture and do more than 'one-off's. The threads I have read here indicate that the community is friendly and helpful. I look forward to being a Machsupport forum member and contributing what I can.

vicrider