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Bobby May here. Just purchased a Syil X4+ w/4th and as it be the machine came with Mach 3. Although after 35+ yrs. of being in a machine shop and programming...
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Mar 17, 2009
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With KCam I am able to toggle an enable output based on the step activity of an axis. I don't see any way to do this with Mach 3. There are enable outputs...
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Mar 19, 2009
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Hi to all, I wrote a Fraction to Decimal to Metric conversion program a while back. Some of you that need some help with the conversions can download the...
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Mar 26, 2009
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Hello all, This is my first post, until now I've just been a reader, but now I need some extra help. Every time I start Mach3 It shows me the error message "No...
jamarsequeira
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Mar 31, 2009
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... You have the ShuttlePro plugin configured and do not have one connected to your machine. You can remove the plugin by simply deleting the file from the...
Ron Ginger
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Apr 1, 2009
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Today I mounted a round of aluminum in the lathe chuck and tried turning with Mach3 and a couple of wizards. I looked up and calculated the turning parameters...
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Apr 29, 2009
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... I see a 'plunge feedrate' DRO. It is the feedrate used by the Z move into new material- the actual cutting rate in Z ron ginger...
Ron Ginger
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Apr 29, 2009
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Thanks Ron, I hadn't thought of that aspect of the motion since I was starting my cut on the circumference. Jim...
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Thanks Ron, I hadn't thought of that aspect of the motion since I was starting my cut on the circumference. Jim...
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How do I change the stepper motor direction? Brian....
Brian Fairey
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Jun 2, 2009
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... Found it, stupid me. Brian....
Brian Fairey
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Kinda neat how members can communicate via osmosis! Cliff. Johnston "May the best you've ever seen, Be the worst you'll ever see;" from A Scots Toast by Allan...
Cliff. Johnston
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Jun 2, 2009
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I would guess in your controller program. ... From: Brian Fairey <bfairey@...> Subject: [Mach3Start] Wrong direction To: Mach3Start@yahoogroups.com ...
Robert Hansberger
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Not stupid, you solved it so it is a learning experience.\ Bob ... From: Cliff. Johnston <moments-in-time@...> Subject: Re: [Mach3Start] Re: Wrong...
Robert Hansberger
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for example offline gotoz ToGo Machine ords soft limits regen tool path display mode jog follow Brian....
Brian Fairey
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Jun 3, 2009
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What is ModBus? Brian....
Brian Fairey
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Jun 3, 2009
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Is a protocol  to comunicate computers and other electronics devices. ... From: Brian Fairey <bfairey@...> Subject: [Mach3Start] ModBus To:...
Julio Sologuren
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Jun 4, 2009
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... You really ought to read the Mach Install ManuaL There is a copy on the machsupport downloads page. There is also someone offering printed copies for just...
Ron Ginger
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... Modbus is an industry stand for connecting external devices to machines- the external box is often called a Programmable Logic Controller- PLC They can be...
Ron Ginger
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Thanks Ron can you answer my question re the buttons on the MACH3 screen Brian....
Brian Fairey
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I am following the setup vid. and set the first input. I have 3 axis.There are only 5 input pins. What am I missing?? Thanks jim...
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Jun 4, 2009
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... I did read that the switches can be hooked together.I am confused. I have each limit running to the BOB as I was instructed. do I just use the same pin...
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Jun 5, 2009
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setting up and stumped already ... Again I suggest you read the Install Guide. It explains the switch inputs very completely. It was totally re-written last...
Ron Ginger
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I'm setting up a Taig mill and have questions on how to get from a Cad drawing to a milled workpiece. I drew four sections to be cut out of a round brass blank...
Douglas Vogt
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Jun 10, 2009
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I am not familiar with lazycam. But the problem has to do with compensation for tool diameter. That should give you a hint on where to start looking. I...
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Jun 10, 2009
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Somebody know how I could set up Mach3 in order to program an EDM machine X-Y stop, go back, and start. ...Julio...
sologurenjulio
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Jun 14, 2009
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Most of the simple axis movements you can do in mach, but for EDM you control your advance into the work piece against the current. Mach isn't set up to work...
Dr Mark Vaughan
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Jun 15, 2009
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Hi I'm new here and even newer to Mach 3. Initially I have problems in setting inputs as I was having feedback, sort of. Anyway it's now solved. Now I need to...
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Jun 16, 2009
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... Try reading the Mach Install Manual. That calculation is very well explained, with a couple examples. The doc is in the documents section of the...
Ron Ginger
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I'd like to announce the formation of a new group for CNC machinery: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CNC-DIYMachinery Drop in, check us out, and join, if you...
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