Hi,

My name is Jim and I am trying to use Mach3 with my Zenbot CNC machine.  I am encountering some issues, however.

I have creating a toolpath for my drawing in Vectric 2D and now want to use Mach3 to control my machine.  The guy from Zenbot gave me a pre-set profile for Mach3 that is made to work with this particular machine.  Also note that I am using a MachforWin64 kit and Windows 8.

My issue is that when I load the G-Cod on Mach3 and jog the machine, Mach3 shows that I have moved a certain distance, like 2mm, but the machine has actually moved way more than that (like a foot!)  Does anyone know what my problem is?

Thanks in advance,

Jim

To use Mach3 with a 64bit OS an external motion controller, like a Smoothstepper, etc. must be used.
Are you are using one?

Also make sure that the your units are consistant for both Mach configuraton and Vetric and scale is set at 1.

RICH

Hi Rich,

Thanks for your help.  I figured out the issue.  I just had to reload the configuration sent to me by the CNC manufacturer.  Yes, I am using a MachforWin64 external motion controller.  Not really sure what was up with that but the problem seems to be fixed.

Thanks for your help,

Jim