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Mach3 screens
« on: July 29, 2009, 05:59:38 PM »
Hi there,
Are there any posts regarding description of screen diaolgue boxes?What does  go to variable or set variable mean ? also what is the code in the upper right hand corner of screen used for. Next I am having trouble getting my cnc to move the correct distance . I am using mm's if I enter x10 the axis will move maybe 150mm.
here is my calculations maybe I have got it wrong, my lead screw has a pitch of 1.75 mm I am using 1/4 microstep setting.
200x4 = 800 /1.75=457.142. steps per mm           revs per mm 1/1.75= .5714revs.
Thanks
Cairo2nz

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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2009, 06:25:04 PM »
Your calcs seem correct for step per unit, not sure what you are needing revs per mm for?
 If zero the X DRO then command a G0X10 does it still move 150mm?

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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2009, 11:12:08 PM »
Thanks for the reply, tried above again but still the same. started with g21 x10 the go x10 still moves about 150mm, could there be something in the memory somewhere thats doing this
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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2009, 02:26:42 AM »
attach your profiles xml and I will have a look.
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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2009, 11:51:21 PM »
My cnc computer is nowhere near internet outlet so have been trying to copy the xml to a cd but they are read only. properties show box unchecked but still attributes say read only will have to check further
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Bernie
Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2009, 09:26:28 PM »
Hi Hood,
I have been away for a couple weeks now back to my problem with the cnc.Attached is the xml file you requested.
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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2009, 02:47:04 AM »
Your steps per unit for the Y are set to 900457.142
You have Y++ set to Port1 Pin 3, you cant have that because pin 3 is an Output.

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Re: Mach3 screens
« Reply #7 on: August 21, 2009, 12:49:34 AM »
Thanks Hood,
I don't know how the settings above changed I always have them the same while I have been trying things, I would never set Y to 9000odd, maybe the key board keys got accidently pressed, also know to set to pin 10.
let you know how things work out , I think i wil start from scratch and make a new profile
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Bernie