Hi, I need to make some oiling grooves in a sleeve. The problem is that they start in a groove so I cannot add an offset to the Z starting position. I searched...
Hi Briant, Can you possibly reduce the response time needed for the photo-sensor from 200mSec? I'm retrofitting EMCO 5 CNC lathe and it does have a perforated...
I currently run Mach3 on my development computer this computer does have a parallel port but it is not connected to anything. I run Mach to verify tool paths....
Brian, I am trying to set up a pause led for some new turn screens I am doing for my lathe. I have tried code 80 and also code 805 as listed in the WIKI, ...
ive heard some talk about verifying your steps.how do you do this i am having a problem with sizing .i have set the steps per and checked back lash .i am...
... Don't forget to bring in any microstepping if used. so say a Gecko on 10 micrsteps will be 200 x 10 x 40 = 80000, 80,000 / 360 will be 222 . 2222 John S....
My dividing head has 1:40 worm gear ratio. My stepper motor has 200 steps per rev. If I take 200 X 40 = 8000, would the 8000 steps per be the correct setting...
My machine is running great. I want to back up the setup for mach3. I think it is a xml file. How do I backup the file so if something fails I can reload the...
Hi, I opened the beta program for DragonCNC today! We do several unique things including automatic multi-tool pocketing and we are the only CorelDRAW hosted...
hi everyone i lost jog control .the dros do not move i have restarted my computor same deal .i dont want to have to reinstall as ill lose all my settings .i...
... PJ. Take a look here http://www.realhamradio.com/gearhome.htm It's $49.00 There is no demo unfortunatly you have to buy it and take a chance but I have...
It' been a long time since I've posted here. Seems the expertise has progressed way beyond my hobbiest level. I do however check out what's happening...
We're doing it again. CNC BBQ Melbourne Aus. 24/5/08 (yes that's the real way to write a date) :) http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showthread.php?p=417507 The...
Hi Brian, I have tried the newest version V3.37 No change to the modio problem WHen using RUN FROM HERE the spindle now tries to retract back to z0.0 before...
i need somebody to write some g code for me i ill pay. my machine is running great with the older versionof mach 3. i just cant use the lazy cam well for...
I bet here is a new one for ya. I was running a program and watching the gcode window. At line 20 the gcode window with the white bar advanced ITSELF up to...
Hi brian Is there a possibility the make the G-code list in Mach3 complete I am not so familiar with all the code's so it would be a handy vademacum for me. ...
hi Brian, have you tried lathe operation with mach using any external controller yet. I like to see any code example or some docs that will help us to...
Hi, Brian, Art, All Running Mach3R3.00.37 hear On two computers at home for testing and Internet use and Mach Support. Both around 2.000 mhz and 2 gigs Memory,...
Is there a comparison list somewhere of the features of Mach2 versus Mach3? I want to determine if its worth putting the effort into getting the Mach3 screens...
I expect everyone to tell me to jump to Mach 3...but I haven't had time to edit the screensets for some features I like....and Mach 2 is doing a good job for...
Hi, I have a mill which has a power drawbar so the quill needs to move to the same position for a tool change. There is a home switch at the tool change...
HI brian. In the latest versions V3.037 the probe tip corrections are being applied incorrectly again. It was correct in v2.56. If I use zero corrections the...
How do I code a one second delay in a macropump? It will be after a "If Then" so will only run if button is pushed. So it wont bog down the normal macropump...
Hi, I am working on a cnc retrofit of a milling machine and the computer will have to be located at a distance of about 5 to 6 meters from the breakout board...
