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General Mach Discussion / Error Art Code 9991
« on: October 10, 2020, 11:39:39 PM »
Getting error Art Code 9991 when I close the program. Can someone tell me what it means please?
Also the screen won't maximise and although the G Code will load, the generated toolpath is nothing like what it should be. In the pic it shows large circles when it should be text.
Any ideas what could be causing this behavior please?
Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: October 05, 2020, 04:47:03 AM »
That more than helps. Answers most of my questions. Thanks heaps.
Appreciate the tip about the plywood.
Looks like I have a bit of work ahead of me and it makes a lot more sense now.
Doug

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: October 05, 2020, 03:45:06 AM »
Thanks Tweakie.
I had a read through most of that thread and it covers a CO2 laser. The one I have is a 30W diode(?) laser (pic attached) so maybe I am trying to put a square peg in a round hole.
I am still on a steep learning curve here so greatly appreciate your advice.
Are there control boards available for the type of laser I have (as you describe in your last post) or is a CO2 laser the only practical alternative.
I would like to be able to cut up to 3mm plywood as well as engrave.
Thanks
Doug

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: October 04, 2020, 06:50:20 PM »
Hi. Need help again please. First the back story.
Got the CNC up and running with new Warp9 ESS board and 5 axis breakout board to use the router.
Works great so tried to set up for the laser using a separate 5V relay and the M10/M11 commands.
The router is controlled by the BOB relay so I removed the jumper that controls the relay to be able to use pin 17 (B dir).
Could get the M10/M11 commands to switch pin 17 between high and low but when I tried to use that to control the 5V relay it wouldn't operate.
I then replaced the jumper for the on board relay but couldn't get the router to work again. Replaced BOB and the router started working again.
I guess I did some damage to BOB so my question now is how do I connect a relay to operate with the M10/M11 commands without disabling the router.
Can I use a separate BOB on port2 of the ESS for just the M10/M11?
Have searched the web and this forum but with little success. Attached pic of BOB.
Thank you for your patience and help.
Doug

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: September 26, 2020, 10:33:59 PM »
Thanks Tweakie. Really appreciate your help. Found it in the Plugin Config Menu. Now we are good to go.
Doug

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: September 26, 2020, 07:36:12 AM »
OK. Thanks. I will give that a try. I am running a Warp9 ESS with a 5 axis BOB.

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General Mach Discussion / M10/M11 Control
« on: September 26, 2020, 04:59:30 AM »
Hi Everyone. Newbie here. This might be a dumb question but how do I set up Mach3 to recognise and react to M10 and M11 commands. I remember seeing a Youtube video that showed the Settings page with the M10 and M11 commands on it but have not been able to find it again. Can anyone help please.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: August 15, 2020, 07:25:47 AM »
Thanks mate. Appreciate your help

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General Mach Discussion / Re: M10/M11 Control
« on: August 15, 2020, 06:08:19 AM »
Thanks for that.
I assume then that the ESS replaces my motion control card?
I see there are USB controllers available but is the Ethernet better than the USB?
Have checked the Warp9 ESS but as I am in Australia so will have to import one I guess.
Thanks again for the prompt reply

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General Mach Discussion / M10/M11 Control
« on: August 15, 2020, 05:10:18 AM »
New here and have some questions about M10 and M11 commands.
I have built a CNC machine using Mach3 with a USB Motion Controller (Bitcom BSMCEO04-PP). This works well for me for 3D Sculpting and 2D engraving.
I want to venture into the realm of a laser but I am having trouble with the on/off control for the laser. As everyone is aware the M3,M5,etc commands are too slow and I have read that the M10/M11 commands are for this purpose.
I have the latest (?) version (.066) of Mach3 but cannot find  any reference to them in the setup or configuration.
Are these commands only applicable if you are using an ESS?
Are there any instructions/videos out there that show to set these commands up?
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

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