Hi, Create a shortcut to Mach3.exe. Rightclick the shortcut, select properties, select the Shortcut tab. In the Target textbox you then put something like ...
Hi, I'm curious on what would be a good system (minimum requirements) under WIN 7 to run MACH3, including a good choice for a controller card. I've been...
And to put it on the desktop, right click on a blank area of the desktop, select new shortcut from the menu that appears, and then navigate to the shortcut...
http://windows.microsoft.com/is-IS/windows7/products/system-requirements They say 1GB of RAM -- 2 or 4 is waaay better. If Windows runs out of ram, it starts...
Mach runs great great with XP 32 bit I use it on 3 PC's all with Service pack 3, 2 gig ram ( XP 32 only uses 2.5 gig ) and 2 printer ports one on the...
Hi Al I agree with you 100% -- if the application runs successfully on XP, use XP. The majority of the problems are caused by other applications running in...
Yep, me too. XP on an old Dell Optiplex off Ebay for £50 and (touch wood) never any problems. Windows XP and Mach, nothing else. Regards Dave K In a...
I also agree totally. I've been running Mach3 without any issues for years under windows 2000. I havent even upgraded my mach3 (et alone windows). Why...
Can one still buy XP? I know Microsoft stopped it, but are there legitimate licenses out there for sale? BTW, nice link Dave. This idea of stripping the OS...
Hi Everyone, I had this info copied into a notepad file somewhere and lost it or something. What is a good Wattage for a CO2 laser for plastics and aluminum? I...
I'm very new to this group, but by all means stick with XP. Windows 7 has absolutely nothing you need! It only takes away valuable space on your hard drive and...
I run a 35 watt at 10% for anodized aluminum. I haven't played with plastics much, some smoke and give off corrosive vapors, so be prepared with a good...
... my plasma ... distilled ... with it. ... You won't cut 3-5" thick Delrin or UHMW with a laser. Thin sheet yes, slabs no. It melts rather than vaporised...
Just to make mention. I have had some older computers sometime behave badly, (hang up, unstable, random stuff). I have found the problem to be bad electrolytic...
... Yep ... just bought another 3 ... but I'm not saying where as someone might clear them out ;) Especially at only £20 per sticker. -- Lester Caine - G8HFL ...
You should have kept that to yourself Lester, you lose friends doing that on this forum. :0) Regards Dave K In a message dated 21/08/2012 14:46:02 GMT...
... legitimate ... PC's ... You can buy old versions (eBay etc) or an old machine and use that key (provided the owner didn't upgrade - unlikely). If the old...
... They are easy enough to find ;) I'd happily use W2k and avoid the activation problem, but the drivers tend to be a problem these days :( -- Lester Caine -...
... This was mostly due to the "capacitor plague" that was apparently due to a stolen but incomplete formula.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capacitor_plague ...
Additionally, I should mention that not all capacitors that fail are due to the stolen formula... All caps change value with age -- but if it's within a short...
I do agree. XP was always more stable than Vista but at some point I heard running MACH3 on win7 was somehow superior, that's why I posted my question. So my...
I am running a Win 7 Professional on a Compaq laptop 64 bit 1.8 ghz dual core with 4gb memory. A USB into a smooth stepper and a CNC4PC breakout board. I am...
The only issue is that because MSFT has stopped upgrades, you will become vulnerable to malware targeting your system. There is stuff out there that doesn't...
3/8? no, only about 0.001". I'm just burning into the anodizing to mark the parts. From: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com] ...
