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General Mach Discussion / What is the proper way to make a button perform this code?

« on: July 01, 2015, 04:00:31 PM »

Hello

I am trying to creat 8 buttons on my screen so that I can click on one and it will goto the commanded tool.

I have this code that works great in m6 macro for my tool changer, yet when I copy and past (only the top one for tool 1) into the button script, it wont work, gives me errors. Any help? I just want button 1, to goto tool one and use the first if statement in it.

If GetSelectedTool() = GetCurrentTool() Then
End
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 1 Then
Code "G53 G0 A0"
Code "G53 G0 A-5"
Code"G92 A0"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 2 Then
Code "G53 G0 A45"
Code "G53 G0 A40"
Code"G92 A45"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 3 Then
Code "G53 G0 A90"
Code "G53 G0 A85"
Code"G92 A90"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 4 Then
Code "G53 G0 A135"
Code "G53 G0 A130"
Code"G92 A135"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 5 Then
Code "G53 G0 A180"
Code "G53 G0 A175"
Code"G92 A180"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 6 Then
Code "G53 G0 A225"
Code "G53 G0 A220"
Code"G92 A225"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 7 Then
Code "G53 G0 A270"
Code "G53 G0 A265"
Code"G92 A270"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 8 Then
Code "G53 G0 A315"
Code "G53 G0 A310"
Code"G92 A315"
While IsMoving()
Wend
End If

END

General Mach Discussion / DRO Question! :D

« on: June 30, 2015, 08:52:08 PM »

Hi, If I am running a VB script to change tools, what do I put in to update the tool number dro to the selected tool?

I can get the tool changer to work but I put a DRO on the screen, OEM code 824, what code do I insert before the end to update the tool number?

If GetSelectedTool() = GetCurrentTool() Then
End
End If

If GetSelectedTool = 1 Then
ActivateSignal(OutPut2)
Sleep 500
Code "G53 G0 A0"
Code "G53 G0 A-5" W
hile IsMoving()
Wend
DeActivateSignal(OutPut2)
End If

THANK YOU!!!!!!

Mach Screens / Mach 3 lathe with tool changer, problem

« on: June 29, 2015, 01:56:15 PM »

hello everyone, I have Mach 3 lathe, and I am trying to run the tool changer as the A axis, yet I can't get it to work in mach 3 lathe, I can get it to work in mach 3 mill fine.

When I try to job the A axis in mach 3 lathe nothing happens, but if I try to job it kn mach 3 mI'll it's jobs fine.

Am I missing something?

I have the ports and pins the same, a axis is enabled it mach 3 lathe, I do not have a dro set up in the screen, or a tool change number set up yet but will work on that once it moves properly,

Any help would be appreciated!!

General Mach Discussion / CNC plasma setup help :)

« on: May 18, 2015, 02:59:27 PM »

Hello everyone!

I am having some issues setting up my cnc plasma cutter.

1) I use sheetcam and post process it with mach 3. The challenge is how do I set up the auto tool touch off for each pierce and start? For example start program, goto where z- to start cut would be, go down z- till input 1 is closed (or receives 5v, its a limit switch). then lift off plate when input 1 is open (no longer triggered) reset DRO z to 0, and then continue with the gcode (i am assuming the piercing hieght will be used from the gcode that i set within sheetcam).

2) I have a proma thc coming in soon. how do I set the parameters in mach3 to use this effectively?

Thank you so much everyone!

General Mach Discussion / Can you run cnc plasma cutter with a 24vdc Z axis motor for THC?

« on: May 14, 2015, 10:42:39 AM »

Hello everyone!

I just picked up a cnc plasma cutter that needs a new control, but I have one question about the THC. I am very familiar with wiring and can easily wire the rest of the machine.

The Torch Height Contol has a 24vdc motor for moving the z axis up and down, it is not a stepper motor. Can I use this with mach 3 for the THC? I am not sure how to set up the configurations either.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

VB and the development of wizards / CNC KNEE MILL ATC HELP!

« on: February 07, 2015, 08:21:52 AM »

Hello, I am retrofitting a cnc knee mill with a tool changer that has some kind of switched logic, can anyone help me figure it out?

It is basically like a rotary encoder with logic from the switched that indicate tool position, there are 24 tools...

here is a small video I made https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsBAYHpI6es

thanks for any help!

Mach Screens / How to make a popup when a button is selected?

« on: March 22, 2014, 04:41:08 PM »

Hello,

Can anyone help me make an onscreen button pop up a message? Once you hit OK then the box will disappear?

I just need the VB script to say "Make sure Turret UP button is pressed before homing turret!"

Thank you!

Mike

VB and the development of wizards / Custom home button for tool changer!

« on: March 22, 2014, 03:36:58 PM »

Huh

Hello Everyone!

I am an need of a button to home my tool changer to a limit switch.

The steps are as follows:

1. Activate output 1 (lift turret)
2. Run A axis until it sees the home switch,
3. Do the double touch off for setting home.
4. Change the A position DRO to 0
5. Change the current tool DRO to tool 1 or "1"
6. Deactivate output 1 (drop turret)

This is a custom home macro for when and if the tool turret ever misses steps, or misaligns...Having this will allow the operator to easily reset the turret to tool one incase a crash during tool change, or a mechanical hiccup.

I REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP! I will be posting the completed screen sets to the forum.

P.S. this is for an 8 position servo/stepper driven cnc lathe with an air valve that lifts, and servo/stepper that indexes to a degree (tool position) then locks and continues the program...

Thanks

Mike Wink

Mach Screens / Help with custom home button macro! :)

« on: March 22, 2014, 03:33:07 PM »

Hello Everyone!

I am an need of a button to home my tool changer to a limit switch.

The steps are as follows:

1. Activate output 1 (lift turret)
2. Run A axis until it sees the home switch,
3. Do the double touch off for setting home.
4. Change the A position DRO to 0
5. Change the current tool DRO to tool 1 or "1"
6. Deactivate output 1 (drop turret)

This is a custom home macro for when and if the tool turret ever misses steps, or misaligns...Having this will allow the operator to easily reset the turret to tool one incase a crash during tool change, or a mechanical hiccup.

I REALLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP! I will be posting the completed screen sets to the forum.

P.S. this is for an 8 position servo/stepper driven cnc lathe with an air valve that lifts, and servo/stepper that indexes to a degree (tool position) then locks and continues the program...

Thanks

Mike

Mach Screens / G-Code tool change buttons?

« on: March 22, 2014, 12:00:19 PM »

Hello everyone, can anyone provide me an example of how I can set up buttons on one of my screens that will execute the tool change commands t0101, t0202, t0303, etc etc. for a lathe?

I have the buttons on the screen but don't know how to link them to the mdi line for gcode commands.

I would like to click TOOL 1 button on the screen, and it would execute the gcode/mdi command t0101

TOOL 2 button = t0202 command etc

Any Help?

I really appreciate it

Thank you,

Mike

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