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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: March 17, 2012, 08:22:13 PM »

Thanks Dave went out and followed your instructions ever thing worked out fine
if ever you come down under here to OZ I owe you a beer 

Dick

Glad to be of help to you my friend... 

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: March 17, 2012, 06:32:07 AM »

 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: New PlugIn just about done..

« on: March 17, 2012, 06:20:09 AM »

Hi can some one help me please I am running a ShuttlePro v2 pendent very happy with its  performance.I have downloaded the plugins  but need to add one more function which is not in the down load.
I need to be able to add a reverse function to the shuttlepro.can someone please explain how this is performed and please keep it simple.as programming IS NOT my strong point

Regards
Dick
   

Good morning, Dick. Maybe I can help you as I use OEM codes for the shuttle as well, which is what is needed in this case.

First, the OEM code for "reverse run" (according to the standard screen set) is 279. Now open up your configuration dialog plugin box for the Shuttle Pro in Mach, and then notice the 2 boxes on the left that say "Custom OEM Code#1" and "Custom OEM Code#2" ? Put 279 (the OEM code) in one of those boxes, and then choose one of the buttons (drop down box) that has the appropriate OEM button that you chose to put the OEM code into.

Here's an example. Notice how I have OEM code #1 filled willed with "160"? Then down to the right I chose the lower right hand side button drop down menu for OEM Button #1?






Hope that helps.
Dave

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LazyTurn / Re: Threading Deviation

« on: March 16, 2012, 07:10:10 PM »

I'm using 3.042.038
When I attach something I get this--Sorry! There is already an attachment with the same filename as the one you tried to upload. Please rename the file and try again.

Yes, you need to name the file something unique, then upload it.

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 2 Fan Running All The Time

« on: March 06, 2012, 10:05:25 AM »

I must be missing something here...

If the control box is on, it would make sense that the fan is on. When you turn the contol off, the fan should turn off. It's meant to work that way.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 2 Fan Running All The Time

« on: March 06, 2012, 05:03:56 AM »

Thanks !  I really do not think anything should be running just sitting there plugged in though ?

Yes, if it's a cooling fan for the drives, it will run the whole time to keep things cool and/or to exhaust any heat from the control box.

Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Just got a lathe to retrofit

« on: March 04, 2012, 01:27:43 PM »

Very nice, Hood, it just looks so smooth an efficient. Drooling here just watching.......... 

Awesome work, my friend-
Dave

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: Bike part

« on: January 26, 2012, 07:41:52 PM »

Very sharp, Sam!

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach 3 G-Code conversion

« on: January 17, 2012, 03:49:03 PM »

I have not used it, but I saw this the other day:

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/opensource_software/8814-g-code_dxf.html

Dave

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Sometimes Mach just 'goes away'?

« on: January 15, 2012, 06:21:48 PM »

Not a pro here but a thought as it sounds like a video conflict. Do you have onboard video? Have you tried turning off the toolpath display to see if that's it?

Hum .... thing is, the rest of the video system runs absolutely OK. I can photo-edit or run WMV with no problems after Mach disappears. But I will check if I can.

Mind you, that path display is essential during debugging!

Cheers

Understood, just trying to help dbug this for you as it might give clues.

Dave