You need an analog out board, like the c6 from cnc4pc. It takes the step/dir and converts to 0-10v. I have some, they work fine....
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wildgrav
Apr 1, 2009 7:12 am
The CNC4PC C23 Board which I have has a 0-10 out. assigned to pin 14. I cannot figure how step/dir (2 Pins) relates to that??...
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vrasak
Apr 1, 2009 7:17 am
Hi Brian, I totally agree with you. I myself have an Optimized dedicated computer for running Mach3. But don’t you think there are many Mach3 users, many...
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gcode fi (hanermo)
hvenermo
Apr 1, 2009 7:25 am
Sorry ! - Did not remember about the an/out (As I use a C25). I have a multifunction board as well, on another lathe, and on that the analog out was just like...
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Daniel
yosefi83
Apr 1, 2009 7:29 am
Ray, I think this is not a good idea to set spindle on delay to zero. This is not the delay to wait till the spindle turns on - this is the delay to wait till...
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Noel Anthony
wildgrav
Apr 1, 2009 7:35 am
For me the MACH setup. From what I gather the 0-10 is created somehow by step/direction with the Spindle Motor Output. i.e assign two pins there. What pins do...
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gcode fi (hanermo)
hvenermo
Apr 1, 2009 7:53 am
Ports n pins/Spindle setup check - x - "use spindle motor output" check - x - "step/dir spindle" Ports n pins/Motor outputs At the bottom, for spindle, check...
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Tomaž Kuhl
tomaz_kuhl
Apr 1, 2009 8:16 am
Hi Art, I think this will work: General config/Axis DRO properties- check Persistent DROs. This should display DRO as it was befor exit. Thanks Tom...
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Noel Anthony
wildgrav
Apr 1, 2009 8:54 am
Kind Regards Noel Anthony Director wild gravity www.wildgravity.com.au <http://www.wildgravity.com.au/> From: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com...
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gcode fi (hanermo)
hvenermo
Apr 1, 2009 9:31 am
(I dont have a C23- but the setup is the same as for a c6 board. Mine are connected to a lathe spindle motor control, but the procedure is the same for a mill....
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Noel Anthony
wildgrav
Apr 1, 2009 9:47 am
Hanermo You ROCK. Have to go away for 4 days but will be straight onto it ASAP. Thankyou thankyou Kind Regards Noel Anthony Director wild gravity ...
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gcode fi (hanermo)
hvenermo
Apr 1, 2009 11:18 am
Thats all right. We all help each other out here- and everyone has something to learn. Hope it works out for you ... it should....
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Noel Anthony
wildgrav
Apr 1, 2009 11:28 am
Mate I couldn't help it. Been down there and all the voltage measures correct and the relay is a snappin. Time to pack and will throw wire at it when I get...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 1:54 pm
Hello, Small update to Mach3 release on the web.. I had a report about sub skipping the line after a sub.. This has been fixed, I have no made any other...
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James Connerton
jdccpi
Apr 1, 2009 2:06 pm
Hi Brian, How is the open GL stuff going? Thanks, Jim C. ... From: Brian Barker <brianb@...> Subject: [mach1mach2cnc] Rev 3.042.025 on the web...
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qconvers@...
quadconversions
Apr 1, 2009 2:38 pm
Hello Brian, I'm new to Mach3 and don't know if I'll be needing 'subs' or not in the future. For those who don't know ...what's a sub? Do you mean a sub...
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poppa_bear1000
Apr 1, 2009 2:41 pm
GOOD NEWS!!!! Art filled in my blanks/Unknowns so now BOTH the Parameters and Mach Specific VB is now Complete!! So RE-Download the docs or copy it out of the...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 2:41 pm
I will be posting soon about that :) It is going good and I am about 90% done the code .. I had to dive in a bit deeper then I wanted too... Thanks Brian...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 2:42 pm
Yeah Sub routines... M98's ... They are sort of an old school Gcode tool help you fight for every bite LOL . They have there place but I would expect that it...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 2:53 pm
Hello All, I think you can see that I have been working my tail off for the last bit :) I have been working on the display code in Mach3 getting it into it's...
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John Guenther
j_d_guenther
Apr 1, 2009 3:22 pm
Scott, Thanks, that is nice work and I am sure it will be very handy. - John Guenther 'Ye Olde Pen Maker' Sterling, Virginia...
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Ray Livingston
himykabibble
Apr 1, 2009 3:36 pm
Daniel, Yes, you're right. Although an OFF delay of zero can be fine, depending on your speed controller. Regards, Ray L....
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Ray Livingston
himykabibble
Apr 1, 2009 3:45 pm
Brian, Please, please, please, PLEASE provide a "header" file with pre-defined named constants for these, so we can get away from hard-coding numbers. It...
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Hamilton Elliott
ei_ell
Apr 1, 2009 3:49 pm
Hi, Sorry for my ignorance but please could you post a link or more specific directions? Hamilton ... From: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com...
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Ray Livingston
himykabibble
Apr 1, 2009 3:53 pm
Brian, Sorry - I'm referring to the OEM DRO/LED/etc. numbers. It would also be really nice to have their functions explained. Many are far less than obvious,...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 4:30 pm
Hello Ray, As you can see this is all starting to happen.. it takes time :) hang in there ! Thanks Brian...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Apr 1, 2009 5:17 pm
... ?? Don't have the book, can you explain a bit more? Thanks Steve Blackmore --...
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Kerry
kerryvoyager...
Apr 1, 2009 5:51 pm
That did it Daniel. Thanks much, Kerry ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Brian Barker
barker806
Apr 1, 2009 5:53 pm
This will do a good job... http://www.cncci.com/resources/tips/how%20g28%20works.htm Thanks Brian...
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Simon Daykin
simondaykin2005
Apr 1, 2009 6:05 pm
Brian, ... I have a question on the "hobby user" definition... I class myself as a hobby user but I do sell the bits I make on eBay. I have yet to break into...
