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General Mach Discussion / Re: Set Z to zero automatically?Auto tool zero questions

« on: January 22, 2007, 06:27:50 AM »

Hey Brian, Art
how about adding this feature to the default screen set next update buttons, code and DRO for us guys that don't even know where to put a maco or sub in the code.
chuck

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New to Mach 3, Just a few simple questions for you guys here.

« on: January 18, 2007, 04:04:09 PM »

BobCad claims they will supply a post free of charge for any CNC software, might try them first.
chuck

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General Mach Discussion / Re: RC2.0c rewriting XML file

« on: December 31, 2006, 02:52:58 PM »

jerinat, what is your post supposed to mean???
the problem is that the Mach3Mill.xml is the default that mach writes when you install, not the old one that was customized before updating.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: loading screen sets

« on: December 04, 2006, 03:20:41 AM »

thanks, Hood
I installed all the screens in the dnload area the only ones that show in load screens are the lset (turn screens)??
chuck

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General Mach Discussion / loading screen sets

« on: December 04, 2006, 02:51:40 AM »

The instructions for loading screensets says " To use, select layout/load screenset and select the name of the set you downloaded."
 where is the layout/load option in mach3?
chuck

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General Mach Discussion / new versions

« on: November 27, 2006, 01:37:44 PM »

Art, Brian,
WOW really doing a lot of great work on Mach 3, already up to .015.
whats new or repaired in .015 ? the last entry in the rev list is for v.011.
chuck

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Post Processor for Mach3/Mach2

« on: November 21, 2006, 11:31:34 PM »

keep in mind the post processor is FOR Mach 3 not FROM Mach 3.
the post processor is FROM BobCad to write the gcode in the form that Mach 2/3 will understand.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Post Processor for Mach3/Mach2

« on: November 21, 2006, 10:21:07 PM »

if you can get Mach 3 configured with the same ports and pins setup as the Mach 2 that your using you should be able to use the G code produced by using the Mach 3 post processor with bobcad.
Art or Hood may be able to help with the ports and pins from Mach 2 - I am not familiar with how they are set up in Mach 2.
I think Hood gave a good way to do it in an earlier entry.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Post Processor for Mach3/Mach2

« on: November 21, 2006, 02:19:21 PM »

It sounds like there is some confusion of terms here.
the .XML file in Mach 3 is the configuration of the machine controller.
the post processor is the translator from the cam pkg
(BobCad) to the machine controller (Mach 3)
BobCad has a post processor for Mach 3 if that is the control software you are running your "CNC SHARK" with.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Feedrate override or lack of it in version R2.0.012

« on: November 20, 2006, 10:49:32 AM »

Chris,
same problem.
I feel sorry for Brian and Art, every time they fix one problem another creeps in, it must be frustrating , I would not have the patience , they are doing a fantastic job.
I hope they don't get discouraged
chuck