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Mach3 Download Question
« on: May 02, 2012, 09:42:36 PM »
I finally got around to getting my Denford Micromill 2000 all wired up to my Gecko G540 (its only been like 3 years since I started to do this LOL) and i have a quick question in regards to the Mach3 sample download. Is there anyway I can jog my axis with the sample software, or do I have to buy the full version? I just want to make sure I have everything connected right before I go ahead and buy the full version. Thanks

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Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2012, 10:09:53 PM »
The software you download is the full version. It just has some limitations if you don't have the license file. It'll run a machine just fine, up to 500 lines of g-code.
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Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2012, 10:19:50 PM »
How do I make all of my axis move then? Thanks

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Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2012, 02:02:05 AM »
Hi Illmakemyown,

Check all your wiring again.
Check that your Mach parallel port address is correct.
Check that you have the Mach Ports and Pins configured correctly.
etc.

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Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2012, 12:48:49 PM »
I'm going to do that right now thanks, but I have seen people show like a virtual jog handel on there Mach3 software how do I get that handel to open on my program or where on the program do I have to go to jog the axis's? Thanks
Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2012, 01:41:42 PM »
Hit the TAB key on your keyboard for the Virtual Pendant.
Make sure JOGGING is enabled and set to CONTINIOUS and use the keyboard arrows for X and Y, Page UP / DOWN for the Z.
They should be set up in HOTKEYS under CONFIG. If not, do so.
Russ
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« Last Edit: May 03, 2012, 01:53:11 PM by Overloaded »
Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2012, 02:19:18 PM »
Cool thanks a lot I'm going to try that in a bit thanks again
Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2012, 09:33:44 PM »
IT'S ALIVE !!!!!!! It's moving. Thanks everyone.
Re: Mach3 Download Question
« Reply #8 on: May 07, 2012, 10:41:04 AM »
How do I download a design from procarve v. I did all the design on procarve but when I went to Mach3 to input the design the gcode was completely messed up. It started with a  double zero and then the next line said Header etc. The machine did not respond. Any suggestions.