... It's expecting a value Example G4P5 will give a pause of 5 seconds or 5 milliseconds depending on how you configured Mach in config/general config/G04...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Dec 1, 2007 9:28 am
... They mean nothing Mach's not interested in the program number. Steve Blackmore --...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Dec 1, 2007 9:43 am
... Be careful trying to run Fanuc code - Mach is NOT fanuc. ... G50 in Fanuc sets max speed, it scales by 1.0 in Mach G48Sxx sets a maximum speed in rpm of...
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Mark Vaughan
dr_mark_vaughan
Dec 1, 2007 9:54 am
Many laptops have hardware issues with mach, due to some of the corners some of the manufacturers have to cut to get it small. I simulate everything on a...
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Daniel Yosefi
yosefi83
Dec 1, 2007 11:49 am
Hi, Can't find where do I enable the soft limits. Can anybody help? Thanks, Daniel ...
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Steve Blackmore
stevepilotltd
Dec 1, 2007 12:01 pm
... Under Config homing/limits.. Steve Blackmore --...
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Henrik Olsson
henrikolsson...
Dec 1, 2007 12:04 pm
Hi, There's a button on the Program Run screen that says Soft Limits, right below the main axis DRO's. /Henrik. ... Från: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com...
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hannu
hvenermo
Dec 1, 2007 1:06 pm
This is very good advice from Mark. You can get a very small, cheap, portable pc, about the size of a toaster (these are sometimes called shuttle boxes). They...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 1:57 pm
Hi Dan: Hadnt realised you were running with no load, ( I wouldve told you about the problem. :) ) You might want to try microstepping now.. youll find it...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 1:58 pm
Hi: Some computers ( though very few ), report the clock speed of the system wrong.. If so, the pulse frequnecy displays weird.. May not cause any trouble, so...
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Eirik Karlsen
rrgnome
Dec 1, 2007 2:43 pm
The Shuttle boxes <http://eu.shuttle.com/en/DesktopDefault.aspx/tabid-2/> are not 'standard'. The chassis, PSU, and motherboard are Shuttle brand and...
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hannu
hvenermo
Dec 1, 2007 3:20 pm
Well ... there are many trade names and marks and builders of these boxes. AOpen,Shuttle, Clarion, Mirai, Nec, Lifeview etc etc with various ... motherboards...
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Daniel Yosefi
yosefi83
Dec 1, 2007 4:19 pm
Thanks Daniel ... From: Henrik Olsson <henrik-olsson@...> To: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, December 1, 2007 4:04:24 AM Subject: Re:...
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Daniel Yosefi
yosefi83
Dec 1, 2007 4:35 pm
Art, I've found 1/4 micro-stepping to be the best for X and Y axes and 1/8 for Z axis - other settings cause stalling. By the way, why loading the motors...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 4:44 pm
Dan: By the way, why loading the motors improve their performance? ... Other questions: 1. I configured soft limits, but why when I restart the program it...
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JM
searayx500
Dec 1, 2007 6:29 pm
Neil, I just thought I would add that I use laptops all the time but I use a device with an external pulsing engine such as an NcPod. Also my slowest laptop is...
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Al Burroughs
agbcnc
Dec 1, 2007 6:52 pm
Hello all, I found the hotkeys set up screen and its very easy to use BUT :-) I cannot find the setup for the "rapid" meaning the "shift key" I would like to...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 6:54 pm
Al: Sorry, you cant , its a hardcoded keystroke.. Thanks, Art Art@... ... From: Al Burroughs To: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday,...
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hannu
hvenermo
Dec 1, 2007 7:01 pm
Josh - Excellent post. My reservations, and afaik almost all problems and most difficulties people have had with laptops are negated or go away if you have an ...
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robert williams
robwill909
Dec 1, 2007 8:00 pm
My display is set 1024 by 768... can't see whole tab section on bottom of display... what should I do? Robert Williams [Non-text portions of this message have...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 8:20 pm
Robert: Just hit the button at the top to remove the bottom pane .. the button toggles the bottom on and off.. Thanks, Art Art@... ... From: robert...
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Jcullins
jtcullins
Dec 1, 2007 8:21 pm
I have an NCpod but for reason or other I have never found the time to hook it up. Jim ... From: "JM" <jm@...> To: <mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com> ...
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robert williams
robwill909
Dec 1, 2007 9:18 pm
Art; Thanks for the prompt reply... problem is only top part of pane is visible (first two lines). Can only see extents of chain Min x Max x, contained by...
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manulrk
Dec 1, 2007 9:22 pm
Hi, I have a dell Latitude Cpi PetiumII (yes 2) 400Mhz! With a MaxNC 15CL mill. The moves of the mil are no problem, only the Mach3 screen refresh, and milling...
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Art Fenerty
artfenerty
Dec 1, 2007 9:34 pm
Robert: Ahh...so grab the top of the bottom pane, and slide it upwards.. Thanks, Art Art@... ... From: robert williams To:...
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Frank Hoose
fhoose
Dec 1, 2007 9:43 pm
For anyone who's interested, I just posted a review. Frank Hoose http://www.mini-lathe.com...
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JM
searayx500
Dec 1, 2007 10:39 pm
Hannu, Thank you - As far as what we use (if you want the why)- is no short answer (as few of my posts are - LOL) I currently use an NcPod on a several series...
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Mark Vaughan
dr_mark_vaughan
Dec 1, 2007 10:44 pm
Not too many days now before we get smooth steppers either. Dr. Mark Vaughan Ph'D., B.Eng. M0VAU Managing Director Vaughan Industries Ltd., reg in UK no...
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JM
searayx500
Dec 1, 2007 11:05 pm
Mark, I haven’t taken the time to look; is the Smooth Stepper an external pulse device or parallel emulator only ? I doubt its only an emulator. I guess I...
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robert williams
robwill909
Dec 1, 2007 11:06 pm
Art I grabbed the info pane slide it up half inch, it pops back. Moved to top it docks, still showing only top portion of the pane??? Thanks Robert Williams ...
