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Mach4 General Discussion / Retract button in Router.set

« on: January 18, 2018, 01:09:36 AM »

hey guys. Ive finally ventured to another screenset from the wx4 and i like the router one. As i havent learnt Lua can someone please tell me what i need in left up or down screen load so that when i hit the retract button my spindle will retract to machine cord. Zero? I have set up my 'go to work zero' button so i have a small idea just need code and which load to put it under? Any help much appreciated.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Is Mach4 really Hobby Material?

« on: January 17, 2018, 07:23:31 PM »

This is just my 2 cents.
When setting up a new machine there are so many different things to set up. Having to learn LUA on top of all this just really sucks. I can understand more custom stuff but i think set up for more basic stuff should be a lot easier. 
I have stuck with Mach 4 and i like it now but i think having to learn LUA is just way too much.
Not putting down the Mach 4 guys because i realise how much work is involved in creating brand new software so i thank the team for this.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Jog on-screen buttons dont work using touchscreen Windows 10

« on: January 16, 2018, 12:14:16 PM »

Awesome thanks for your reply i will have a play and get back to you. I think possibly there is a setting that needs changing to fix this. I will have another play later today.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Jog on-screen buttons dont work using touchscreen Windows 10

« on: January 16, 2018, 02:48:08 AM »

Any ideas on this?
The button seems to highlight as if its been 'clicked' but i get no movement.
I can use my mouse and it will work perfect. Im thinking maybe a windows 10 touch setting but i cannot find anything useful.
Just keen to get rid of my mouse all together and the jogging is the only thing the touchscreen doesnt like. Thanks

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Installed but not launching

« on: December 21, 2017, 12:56:13 PM »

Hey hey steady on YouTube music is a must while im spitting out parts :-D I dont use any antivirus tho i just use Windows defender in Windows 10 never had a problem. Most anti viruses are a virus in themselves i would upgrade to windows 10 (free).

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General Mach Discussion / Re: UC 100 Not Respond On Mach3 After Plasma Piercing

« on: December 19, 2017, 01:12:41 PM »

Definitely an electrical noise issue. Your plasma system uses very high frequencies. Make sure its isolated from everything and youve put EMI filters where they need to be and Ferrite chokes too. On our big machines we build we completely isolate any plasma equipment from the machine earth (were talking nylon stand offs etc) then a seperate earth linking all plasma equipment straight back to the main earth. If you have an oscilloscope youll see the voltage spike when you pierce (a spike most likely in your low voltage stuff like 24VDC (were talking 300V or more voltage spikes). 

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Xhc HB04 MPG Pendent with Mach4

« on: December 14, 2017, 01:36:24 PM »

Thanks mkullman
Im sure a heap of users would love to hear from the guy you have been working with on this. I really need a pendant and im almost ready to pull the trigger on the one you have working but would love the wireless.
Not sure why XHC havent got there act together and released a Mach 4 one yet .
Anyway please let us know if your guy replys to your email. My email is Peter.r.knell@gmail.com.
And thanks again for your awesome work with the older XHC pendant.

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Xhc HB04 MPG Pendent with Mach4

« on: December 10, 2017, 03:07:11 PM »

Hi mkullman
Amazing work you have done for a lot of people thank you very much!
Question, i have no idea about programming etc but im thinking your driver would not work with XHCs new pendant as its wireless yes?
I need a pendant for Mach 4 and reviews of there new one look pretty good but only working with Mach 3 and the wireless would be handy. If this isnt possible i think i will use your driver and get the one you are using.
Thanks for any help

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Mach4 General Discussion / Has anyone managed to hack the latest wireless XHC pendant for M4?

« on: December 10, 2017, 04:49:03 AM »

I know someone wrote a plugin for the USB wired old XHC mach3 pendant. Just wondering if anyone was working on the latest Mach3 one they have out?

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need help with my VFD not giving correct speed please

« on: December 06, 2017, 12:25:35 PM »

Thanks for your help Craig