The trouble with all this backlash compensation is backlash is play in your system. Whether compensation is, or is not required depends on the direction of ...
I went through the optimisation process on my control computer (XP Home) Now when I shut down it comes to a screen telling me it is safe to turn computer off...
Hi. That is because in device manager you changed the properties for your computer from ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) to standard PC and...
Hi, I have become very weary of just blindly doing the "Optimization" Turning the PC into a standard PC seemed to have disabled the one processor in one of my...
Art, I'm hoping we will have the option to choose to continue using the old-style backlash comp? Thank you in advance, B ... speeds, ... same ... reason, ... ...
Ed, Running two profiles may be a semi-workaround; but this one needs a fix IMO. If I've got a part file that uses BOTH mm and inch (which is certainly NOT...
... Valid point but before you put your nomex on remember you had a chance to alter a lot of this early on in Mach3 development, much as JP has done but you...
John, Perhaps you're right. On the other hand... Art can confirm that "I" altered PLENTY of things. He can also confirm that there were/are many things which I...
Mark: Too true. My problem was one of what people expect. Backlash is one of the hardest things to do right. Its taken me 3 years to get to that spot in the...
Sorry guys, I actually meant .001 mm. or .00003937" Its a 1micron scale. Thanks, Art www.artofcnc.ca Videos And Support Forums http://www.machsupport.com Users...
B: Actually, it is pretty unusual to have both mm and inch in one program. However, that having been said, the error reported this week with softlimits was...
Art:
Would it be tough to have a switch so the driver can use the old
backlash method, if that works better for some of us?
I'll have some numbers for you...
Hi Andy: Puzzling.. Im not sure why the difference, in theory this method shoudl work far better than the old. In any event, its impossibelt o have it doen by...
I think backlash is probably a moot point for machines that have axis drive components designed to allow zero mechanical backlash... just as the user that only...
Hello Art I just installed .50 and my motors are slowing down to a crawl slightly after direction change and then back up to speed. I am using backlash comp on...
Frank: Backlash was just changed. The slow to a crawl is to allow th ebaclash to affect. You need to change the value ( default 1 second) in the config/general...
Andy: Ive always though so. :) Thanks, Art www.artofcnc.ca Videos And Support Forums http://www.machsupport.com Users Map: http://www.frappr.com/machsupport ...
Ok Art I will let you know how it goes. Thanks Frank ... From: art To: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 11:21 AM Subject: Re:...
i installed mach3 but running it just gives me a white screen divided into 2 panes. Mach3 mill and turn work fine....but i dont want those. I'm using it for...
Frank, Andy: I found the toruble in the new backlash that could lead to missing or gained steps. Thanks for the quick reports. Version .051 is online and...
Hi: Run the program, and when you get the white screen, use config/layout/load layout to load the thc300 screen you downloaded.. Once the screen loads, it will...
Hello Art downloading now will advise. Frank ... From: art To: mach1mach2cnc@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 11:41 AM Subject: [mach1mach2cnc]...
Hello. I noticed that my mill (converted Sieg X2) performs best with the parameter: Sherline 1/2 step mode on (not sure what is does). My controler card is...
Eric: It slows the pulser to 1/2 speed, usually a sign that signal conditions or printer port cable is weak, or the optocouplers are slow. Dont change the...