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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 parallel port drive
« on: March 24, 2012, 04:01:12 PM »
When I run the driver test it starts up tells me it took over but nothing shows on the screen no pulse per seconds, no graph lines nothing then it says its done. whats that about? I need some serious help here.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 parallel port drive
« on: March 24, 2012, 03:45:10 PM »
Ok I know that when I install Mach3 it ask me if I wanted to install the driver and of corse I said yes. now when I checked for the port address while setting up Mach3 I check to see what driver was install for the port and it said a Microsoft driver was running it. Am I supposed to install the driver myself? If yes how do I do it? I have tried the normal way of looking for the driver and updating it in my device manager, but when I tell it to go to Mach3 folder it wont change the driver. what now?

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vicrider
is your computer with Windows 7 32 bit or 64. I'm trying not to have to buy an external controller for lots of money if I can use a PCI parallel port card on my 64 bit computer. thanks

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LazyCam (Beta) / Re: Lazy Cam Beta Limitations
« on: March 04, 2012, 08:44:39 AM »
Is there any advantage to buying and using Lazy Cam Pro over the free LC beta?

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FAQs / Re: Mach 3 set up for Limit and Home switches
« on: March 02, 2012, 07:44:28 AM »
Follow up to my question.

X-- & Home (1 switch) and X++ (1 switch)  Pin 10
Y-- & Home (1 switch) and Y++ (1 switch)  Pin 11
Z-- & Home (1 switch) and Z++ (1 switch) Pin  12

Still only using 6 switches

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FAQs / Mach 3 set up for Limit and Home switches
« on: March 02, 2012, 07:30:31 AM »
I am so confused I think my head will explode. I have read and watched videos on setting up limit and home switches in Mach 3. I think I have it right but I want to confirm before I do something that fries my system. so here is what I think.

X-- and X Home Pin 10 (1 switch does both)
X++ Pin 13 (1 switch)

Y-- and Y Home Pin 11 (1 switch does both)
Y++ Pin 13 (1 switch)

Z-- and Z Home Pin 12 (1 switch does both)
Z ++ Pin 13 (1 switch)

E stop Pin 15 (1 switch RED)

Is this configuration correct? If not please tell me the right way to set up my limit and home switches.

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LazyCam (Beta) / Lazy Cam Beta Limitations
« on: February 29, 2012, 04:40:54 PM »
I am new to the CNC world and I have Mach3 and Lazy Cam Beta. First is there a manual for the Beta ver? So far i have figured out how to clean up my dxf's. but how do I generate G code to input into Mach 3? I'm sure these questions have been asked a hundred times, but like I said I'm new to this. In fact my machine isn't even finished it needs the electronics installed, but while I am waiting for that I figured I would start to use the software I have available. Thanks in advance for any help you guys offer me. Enjoy the file

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Confused about software
« on: February 29, 2012, 12:18:07 PM »
Thanks guys for the information.
dxf file for all

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General Mach Discussion / Confused about software
« on: February 29, 2012, 07:51:27 AM »
I am very new to the CNC world. So new in fact my machine is not finished yet (needs eletronics installed). I am building one from "Build Your Own CNC Router". Actually the design is sound and functional. I am at the software stage of my adventure (lol). I have a cheap easy to use cad program called Delta CAD v.7. Is anyone familiar with it?  I have copies of Mach 3 of course along with Lazy Cam Beta. I also have Cam Bam. There are several free programs out there for this type of work. Most everyone uses Mach 3 as their machine controller so I'm assuming its use is a no brainer. My question is "What is the best combo of software to use for woodworking on a CNC machine. I want to do signs, wall plaques, object engraving, inlay work all either recessed or raised and of course parts cut out. I welcome any help with this topic either here or via email .
Thanks everyone.
krugshouse

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Hello all my name is Jeff and I am very new to the CNC world. So new in fact my machine is not finished yet (needs eletronics installed). I am building one from "Build Your Own CNC Router". Actually the design is sound and functional. I am at the software stage of my adventure (lol). I have a cheap easy to use cad program called Delta CAD v.7. Is anyone familiar with it?  I have copies of Mach 3 of course along with Lazy Cam Beta. I also have Cam Bam. There are several free programs out there for this type of work. Most everyone uses Mach 3 as their machine controller so I'm assuming its use is a no brainer. My question is "What is the best combo of software to use for woodworking on a CNC machine. I want to do signs, wall plaques, object engraving, inlay work all either recessed or raised and of course parts cut out. I welcome any help with this topic either here or via email .
Thanks everyone.

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