Hello, Sorry for asking this question if it has already been asked. I searched the messages and could not find the specific answer. Is is possible to control...
... After some additional testing and research of the code, I did find a problem. A few changes were made and the program recompiled and it is now working...
Hi Art, Do you know if the same problem exists in the 3.X versions? I've been thinking about adding probe features to my machine but I'm still in the planning...
Tim, Not sure, but will look into the code and see if I can tell. There was a complete re-write for 4.x so there is no real telling at this point. Which...
Hi Art, I'm using 3.1, but I see that there was a maintenance release that I did not update to 3.1a. I would like to make a probe for adjusting the tool height...
You can use the M10 command along with the Clamp select bits, and the M70, M71, M72 and M73 commands. Using these lines and a set of logic circuits or a...
I'm using DipTrace to design a printed circuit board and the Ace converter to make the Gcode for milling the traces. When I looked into drilling the holes, I...
Hi, That is "excellon" (one very common drilling format) it takes a converter to get that into G code. If you have programming skills it is kind of trivial to...
... With the exception of the lines starting with T01 and T02, the program looks as if it should run as is. For the two lines mentioned above, remove the G43,...
Could one of the group moderators do something about the reacurring event in the calendar that is clogging up my yahoo calendar. I think it is a spam listing...
... Done! Calendar cleaned out and set to allow anyone to read, but restrict entry to moderators & owner. Jerry Jankura Moderator, Turbocnc yahoo list So many...
Dear Friends, I have Bridgeport Series 1 and want to change its old system, I will replace old stepper cards with MicroKinetics drive cards. I will use...
Hello to all, I just joined. Looks like a good group. I am trying to get into CNC from the ground up. Building my own system on a Unimat to learn all aspects...
... You are correct, In most systems, the computer sends out a series of pulses and direction levels, one pair (step and direction) for each axis and the motor...
Thanks Jerry. OK, one pin for pulses and another pin for direction. I guess you are confirming my supposition that this is on the parallel port. I don't...
Paul For some good examples why don't you take a look at http://www.pminmo.com/ I'm looking at building the DIY 4 axis PC interface. There is enough detail in...
... Yes, most of these items use a parallel printer port. And, you're right - you don't find them on today's new machines, but if you'll do your "coon huntin'"...
Paul, (anyone else) I am currently building controller boards for my 4 axis... I am building a opto-isolated breakout board for the parallel port giving 2 ...
... Jerry, And all, I am looking at using the 297/298 ICs in a half step mode to drive some relatively small steppers which should be OK for the Unimat (I...
... Unless you're looking for the "satisfaction" you get from designing and building the whole thing yourself, take a look at HobbyCNC.com for their kits....
Paul Are you planning on controlling it as a lathe or a mill. Roman on the DB200/SL1000 group finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/UNIMAT/ has installed an...
Mike, It can be done, and I believe there is some guidance in the files section. I did it a long time ago, but only remember it was a pain to setup. Country...
Mike, Microsoft site and search for Mswgcn.exe. Hard to find they hide it well. Not perfect, only goes one way from the dos box and there is a setup error. (...
Mike, I've never tried it with freedos, only win95 and win98 dos. I suspect that it would work. One way, the dos box can see the win box but explorer on the...
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