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General Mach Discussion / Need ArtSoft Mach3 tutorials offline

« on: October 02, 2016, 09:54:54 PM »

Need to be able to watch these in my shop where there is no wifi- http://www.machsupport.com/videos/
Can't find them on utube and unlike utube, there seems to be no way to copy them.
Any ideas?

Thanx, Alan

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General Mach Discussion / Why did my keyboard manual control stop working?

« on: September 25, 2016, 09:30:06 AM »

Why did my keyboard manual control stop working?
It worked fine for a few weeks, then suddenly it is gone.
The key numbers are still saved and I even re-input all of them, with no luck.
Any ideas?

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Spindle on/off reversed.

« on: August 13, 2016, 09:10:51 PM »

I got my spindle to turn on via Mach 3, but when it is on Mach 3 thinks it is off and vice versa.

No speed control, seems to be at full speed.

Any ideas?

Thanx, Alan

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Need help wiring a Chinese BOB and simple DC spindle.

« on: August 13, 2016, 10:36:18 AM »

Am using a Chinese Bob shown here-
http://www.omc-stepperonline.com/images/cnc-breakout-board-st-v2_02.jpg

I can find all kinds of instruction for wiring a spindle with an inverter, but I am using a simple DC spindle, shown here-

https://dzevsq2emy08i.cloudfront.net/paperclip/technology_image_uploaded_images/24938/default/30416-01300WDCspindle.jpg?1400187119

It came with it's own speed control board, but it gives no indication of speed, so would like to control it thru mach 3 if possible.

Anyone done this and can tell me how or provide a wiring diagram?

Thanx, Alan