Is there a way to have the Z axis retract before the spindle stops when using the 'STOP' button? Presently, when surfacing with a large diameter bit, my...
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CNCWoodworker@...
notoneleft
Jul 14, 2012 3:45 pm
If you setup SafeZ, there's an option for it to go to SafeZ when you click stop. This should do what you want. Gerry ... From: "picengraver"...
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Metalman/Sandcrab
metalman7290
Jul 14, 2012 3:46 pm
Hi, I've been looking at an IPAC2 as a way to emulate keyboard strokes with an HID. You can also interface joysticks and I think MPG's with it. Any comments? ...
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picengraver
Jul 14, 2012 4:19 pm
Gerry, Thank you, but I do have Safe Z setup. However, it always stops axis movement first, then turns off the spindle second, and then a partial second later...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 5:13 pm
I have been using Mach3 in simulation mode to try and get to grips with it and understand how it works. I have now actually connected a machine but can't get...
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Dclifton2
shadowairport1
Jul 14, 2012 5:20 pm
What kind of hardware are you using? Which breakout board? Steppers or servo? Don Clifton Sent from Don Clifton's IPad ... [Non-text portions of this message...
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Todd Pressley
tpressley123
Jul 14, 2012 5:29 pm
Gary, Do not despair! A few tips. These are really general comments, but you didn't post much information other than the motors you are using. 1. Keep good...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 5:32 pm
I have just mailed the previous owner and asked about the board as it has no identifying marks on it, it's just a bare board. I'm using steppers,Hybrid Nema 23...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 5:43 pm
Thanks, I'm pretty rubbish at keeping notes too! I think the hard wiring is correct, it came with good instructions for that. It's the motor outputs section in...
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Todd Pressley
tpressley123
Jul 14, 2012 5:44 pm
Roger that. Can you post some pics? The folks on this list are the most experienced people on the planet. A bit more detail your complete configuration: PC -...
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Dr Mark Vaughan
drmarkvaughan
Jul 14, 2012 6:38 pm
At the moment I can’t think what else that would be unless a mach issue though no one else is getting it that we are aware of. Time I think for some input...
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chuck
whatsit_stick
Jul 14, 2012 6:51 pm
Gary, chill, step back, take a deep breath, and relax. first do you have anything like a pin out for your controller telling you what pin controls the...
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Jeffrey T. Birt
jeff.birt
Jul 14, 2012 7:05 pm
The purpose of the 'Stop' button is to STOP the machine now. If you press stop all movement will stop immediately and you may loose position. If you don't want...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 7:05 pm
I'll try and put up some pics, but yes, Dedicated PC running xp, no anti virus etc,using the parallel port directly to board. If the pictures go up you can see...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 7:15 pm
I've put up some photos in "My Board" album...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 7:18 pm
Hi Chuck, lots of deep breath being taken, no, nothing, that is what I have just mailed the previous owner asking for. I only have the data sheet of the motor...
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Dclifton2
shadowairport1
Jul 14, 2012 7:32 pm
Hope you don't have 4 wires tied together. What is the color of the wires (red, red/white green green/white etc.) what brand of stepper drive? Don Sent from...
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John Dammeyer
jcdammeyer
Jul 14, 2012 7:42 pm
I've posted a ZIP with the manuals for your driver board plus some other information. The ZIP does _not_ have the illegal old version of MACH3 on it. The...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 8:16 pm
Thanks John, on quick view it looks just what I need, it's late now so will give it a go in the morning and let you know how I get on. Thanks again. Gary...
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Ger
notoneleft
Jul 14, 2012 8:20 pm
Do you have a spindle spindown delay set in POrts and pins, spindle tab? When I hit stop, my Z axis lifts instantly. Gerry ... From: "picengraver"...
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gary
no1farrier1
Jul 14, 2012 8:59 pm
This is going to sound a really dumb question, but how do you control the Z axis with the keyboard? I can see left right up down for x&y but Z?...
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qconvers@...
quadconversions
Jul 14, 2012 9:57 pm
Try page up/page down buttons. Dave In a message dated 14/07/2012 21:59:27 GMT Daylight Time, gary.huston@... writes: This is going to sound a really dumb...
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picengraver
Jul 14, 2012 10:24 pm
Gerry, No spindle delay set that I am aware of. In fact, I overlooked that it was possible. It will be later in the week before I can get back and check....
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Peter Homann
homannp
Jul 14, 2012 11:32 pm
Yes, there is a config item to lift the Z to the safe-Z setting on stop. Cheers, Peter ... -- ... eStore: http://www.homanndesigns.com/store Web :...
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Stan ...
alaskastan
Jul 15, 2012 12:34 am
John, I am a little supprised that this question wasn't answered differently. So I thought I would put in my two sense worth....I have been reading this group...
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picengraver
Jul 15, 2012 1:06 am
Stan, Thank you, but let me explain my issue with the STOP button. When the OEM STOP button is clicked, all movement stops and the Z will lift to the Safe Z...
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John Best
tinker1k
Jul 15, 2012 1:10 am
Henrik, I used to do a lot of stuff like that I/O board. It reminded me of a couple of populated PCB's I have from a project I did a couple years ago. They ...
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Stan ...
alaskastan
Jul 15, 2012 1:57 am
John, You can easily modify the stop button or any button that is in your screen set the same way as described... when it comes to the stop button to give you...
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Bill Anderson
ev0luti0n.2007
Jul 15, 2012 3:25 am
Can anyone explain how the Spindle Calibration is supposed to work? mine doesn't. My index pulses correspond to my digital tach. I am using a smooth stepper...
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lee@...
fanucster
Jul 15, 2012 3:30 am
Hello All, Im thinking of purchasing a used and fairly old cnc lathe and was wondering if anyone had converted this to mach? I've never run a cnc lathe before...
