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Mach4 General Discussion / No signal to laser pwm port
« Last post by Starfire2038 on March 27, 2024, 10:40:44 PM »
I'm sure this will be a easy fix and I am over seeing the issue.
My setup coinsist of Win 11, Mach4 4809 build, ESS 285 with laser screen installed I'm Using a MB3 BOB.
All other profiles work fine but I have been unable to get laser profile to test fire laser.
The ESS pin config. I have port3 pin 14 named as laser PWM, Port3 pin 16 named as Laser Gate,
In Outputs I have Laser PWM mapped to P3-14, and output#16 mapped P3-16.
Laser tab the laser gate assigned to #16. Allow test fire is checked.
My first thought was a bad 24v ( LT-80W-AA-Pro ) Laser but after connecting the PWM to a 5v source on the MB3 the laser did come on.
Tested P3-14 with ohm meter and no volts while test firing in mach4. I tried changing the power in ESS laser tab from 15.1 to 75 % and still no voltage.
If anyone could offer suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
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I like the format of the tool table, but I hate that it's a popup.  I would like to use it as is in a new tab I create. Do I need to recreate it or is it possible to just use it on a new screen?
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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: input to stop machine
« Last post by Graham Waterworth on March 27, 2024, 10:59:15 AM »
Why not just wire it through the e-stop circuit.
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Vistacnc Control Pendants / Re: Shuttle RU
« Last post by taylorwang on March 27, 2024, 10:30:36 AM »
To implement the Escape (ESC) function on one of the shuttle buttons of your Shuttle RU while using ESS and Mach3, you'll need to configure the button's function within the Mach3 software. Here's a general guide on how to do this:

Open Mach3 software on your computer.

Go to the "Config" menu and select "Ports and Pins."

In the "Ports and Pins" window, navigate to the "Input Signals" tab.

Locate an available Input Signal that corresponds to the button on your Shuttle RU that you want to assign the ESC function to. This may require testing different inputs until you find the correct one.

Once you've identified the input signal, double-click on the corresponding "Button #" field.

In the "Edit Button #" window that appears, select the "OEM" button option.

In the "OEM Code" field, enter the code for the ESC function, which is typically 1.

Click "OK" to save the changes and close the window.

Repeat the process for any other buttons on your Shuttle RU that you want to assign the ESC function to.

Close the "Ports and Pins" window and restart Mach3 for the changes to take effect.

Now, when you press the button on your Shuttle RU that you've configured to send the ESC function, it should act as if you've pressed the ESC key on your keyboard, stopping any runaway axis movement.
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FAQs / Re: Speak synthesizor speaks german. How do I change to english
« Last post by Idefixer on March 27, 2024, 01:03:01 AM »
I installed Visual Studio and all net.x parts, and then after restarting the computer, the voice synthesizer reads in English.

Try it and then change to German

Brg
Idefixer
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Is it worth upgrading the stepper motor in the MPCNC from 76 oz/in in the kit to 92 oz/in? This is the highest NEMA 17 torque I could find: https://www.oyostepper.de/goods-53-Nema-17-Schrittmotor-Bipolar-18-Grad-65Ncm-21A-336V-4-Dr%C3%A4hte-Hybrid-Schrittmotor.html
What advantage would I have? At the moment I can easily get the steppers to slip by pulling hard on the gantry, but I haven't seen any slipping while cutting yet.
Just wondering if anyone has an idea...
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PoKeys / Re: Problem with Pokeys 57U
« Last post by directlyused on March 26, 2024, 09:52:45 PM »
Hello


I am trying to migrate from using parallel port to USB.
I have Pokeys57U that is currently wired to a single DM542 drive, just to test the system. Managed to get it working but there is a single issue.
When clicking reset in Mach3, I use keyboard to start jogging and release the key after 1 second. When releasing key, drive locks immediately making a clang sound.
When jogging longer or jogging second time it stops by slowing down normally. When double-clicking reset, drive locking happens again.
What could be the problem?



Thanks for any help!
I think this is a problem caused by a system software error.
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Mach4 General Discussion / input to stop machine
« Last post by Bill_O on March 26, 2024, 08:18:07 AM »
We have a new machine and I am going to be putting a pressure sensor on so if the air pressure gets too low the machine will stop.
What would be the best place to put the code?
PLC Script?
Signal Script?
Any other place?
Open to any ideas.

Thanks,
Bill
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General Mach Discussion / Re: Motors not running in negative direction
« Last post by JohnHaine on March 26, 2024, 02:40:55 AM »
Easily done - glad it's sorted!
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