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Hi,

Art said to ask questions here. Ok, I am looking for a schematic
that uses the PWM signal from Mach2 to control the spindle RPM.

Anybody?

Thanks.

Just downloaded trial version of mach2 release one
If I export a dfx file from corel 9 and convert it to g code
nothing visual shows in tool path, only a red box and a tangent line.

If I generate a g code from another program with this very same
dfx file then export it to mach2 I get a drawing and looks as though
it runs ok. Are there settings that need to be set in the program
before it works properly. I had down loaded a different mach2,
prior to this and it sort of worked, at least it did the draw thing
after converting but many features did not work such as the
dros. I have deleted the program many times and reloaded but
to no avail.

Rab:

> 1. Teach Mode - Jog the machine around a part and press a button,

either on the keyboard or an external switch, each time the button is
pressed the current coordinates are saved to file.

Sounds doable.

2.a. File Mode - Load and run a G-Code file as normal except on every
move, do a Z-plunge till the touch probe is triggered and capture
coordinates. Would work similar to your current digitzing function
but users would have the flexability to load a spiral path, or index
the A-axis to digitise a ring, etc.

Very hard to do in current code base. I'll give it some thought. Souns
like what is needed is a G30 Wizard to do the digitizing of a particular
shape instead of the usual digitizing grid.

2.b Trigger a laser range finder instead of doing a Z-plunge.

Hmm, This is possible. It would require only changing a Z movement into a
laser index trigger....Perhaps the above could be done by something
similar... I will give it some thought...

Thanks,
Art

Hi Rab:

Is on my list for next release....

Sorry for the delay, I thought it was working...

Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca

Jeff,

The MS9307C+ (USB) does not have onboard video. It has been my
experience that boards with onboard LAN and video can be kind of
QUIRKY due to the shared memory. Graphics adapter cards work from
their own memory and most generally do not cause conflicts with other
processes. I would suggest that you stay away from mainboards that
have onbard LAN and video. Onboard sound is not an issue due to the
fact that it is not a key component. Mach2 has no use for music and
will not share resources with sound.

Servo

--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "rs274d" <rs274d@c...> wrote:

Servo,

Are you using the onboard video on the motherboard you suggested?

Jeff E.


--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "Servo Wizard"
<servowizard@y...> wrote:

Hi,

The mainboard is manufactured by Matsonic and the model number is
MS9307C+(USB). The mainboards are currently available on eBay for
$49.??, just search for (9307C+), include the parentheses. The

seller

is a company by the name of Abertek and they are solid. (as

oposed

to

being flakes) I have purchased four of these boards and while

they

are somewhat lowend their performance is excellent. They are easy
builders and I'm very pleased with the ones that I purchased.

Servo

Servo,

Are you using the onboard video on the motherboard you suggested?

Jeff E.


--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "Servo Wizard"
<servowizard@y...> wrote:

Hi,

The mainboard is manufactured by Matsonic and the model number is
MS9307C+(USB). The mainboards are currently available on eBay for
$49.??, just search for (9307C+), include the parentheses. The

seller

is a company by the name of Abertek and they are solid. (as oposed

to

being flakes) I have purchased four of these boards and while they
are somewhat lowend their performance is excellent. They are easy
builders and I'm very pleased with the ones that I purchased.

Servo

Hi everyone

The files section has a PDF of the latest revision of the Mach2Mill manual i.e. Revision A2 (actually A2.3) which supports Mach2Mill Release 1.0. It should now be accessible via the link and I imagine Art will upload it to www.ArtofCNC.ca shortly.



It is a long time since we have had an update so you will find lots of new material and information in it. The total size of the manual has been kept in check by the technical details of screens, functions in macros etc. being put in the Mach Developers Network (MachDN) folder on this group.

If you are daunted by printing a copy you might like to visit www.tormach.com where Greg Jackson is offering and excellent "hard-copy" service.

Another route for printing it as a handy booklet is to use the FinePrint package (www.fineprint.com). This re-arranges the pages so they can be printed double-sided on A4 (or for a full size version on A3 if you have a big printer). The A5 (or folded letter size) booklet has slightly small text for my eyes but is very handy to use and economical to print.

OEMs might be interested to know that an OEM Documentation Pack is available which allows you to customise the manual to suit your machine(s) and customer base. Existing people on the distribution list for this will shortly be notified of the access to the new version. If anyone is interested please contact me (or Art) off-list so we can give you the details.

I have had many useful contributions from careful and enthusiastic reading by Mach2 users. My public thanks to everyone. The work is ongoing so further suggestions will be most welcome.

Work has started on the Mach2Turn manual so there should be a fairly complete manual when 'Turn goes to Beta.

John Prentice

I showed my setup to a total neophyte the other day, explaining what
is does, the best I could in 15 minutes, and the first question he
asked was if the program could learn a routine from jogged positions.

Jerry
--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "edmabm" <cnc2@t...> wrote:

--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "rainnea" <rainnea@b...>

wrote:

Hi Art,

If you're doing any more work on the digitizing functions, could

I

please put in some requests;

1. Teach Mode - Jog the machine around a part and press a button,
either on the keyboard or an external switch, each time the

button is

pressed the current coordinates are saved to file.

--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., "rainnea" <rainnea@b...> wrote:

Hi Art,

If you're doing any more work on the digitizing functions, could I
please put in some requests;

1. Teach Mode - Jog the machine around a part and press a button,
either on the keyboard or an external switch, each time the button is
pressed the current coordinates are saved to file.

2.a. File Mode - Load and run a G-Code file as normal except on every
move, do a Z-plunge till the touch probe is triggered and capture
coordinates. Would work similar to your current digitzing function
but users would have the flexability to load a spiral path, or index
the A-axis to digitise a ring, etc.
2.b Trigger a laser range finder instead of doing a Z-plunge.

Thanks,

Rab

Good suggestion, especially #1 in Turn, oh yeah! :>)

Doug M.

Hi Art,

If you're doing any more work on the digitizing functions, could I
please put in some requests;

1. Teach Mode - Jog the machine around a part and press a button,
either on the keyboard or an external switch, each time the button is
pressed the current coordinates are saved to file.

2.a. File Mode - Load and run a G-Code file as normal except on every
move, do a Z-plunge till the touch probe is triggered and capture
coordinates. Would work similar to your current digitzing function
but users would have the flexability to load a spiral path, or index
the A-axis to digitise a ring, etc.
2.b Trigger a laser range finder instead of doing a Z-plunge.

Thanks,

Rab

Hi Art,

could you take a look at the LoadRun call if you get a chance, still
dosn't seem to be loading up the file,

Rab

Servo
I am always interested in info on new motherboards.
Jim

Everyone,

Thanks for your responses, I sure would like to know
what motherboard suggestions you have.

Thanks Again
Jeff




--- In mach1mach2cnc@..., Servo Wizard
<servowizard@y...> wrote:

Jeff,

Would you be interested in a mainboard suggestion? If so I can

point you towards a new mainboard that works very well with Mach2
and it is very reasonably priced.

Servo

ja_erickson <ja_erickson@y...> wrote:
Evening Art,

I am going to purchase a new motherboard specifically for
for my c.n.c. project and was wondering what issues there
are in regards to onboard video. I have read some posts that
mentioned possible problems in this area. If i was to purchase
a motherboard with an AGP slot for video and disabled the
onboard video , do the related problems with onboard video also
seem to go away?
any opinions or guidance would help me out greatly

Thanks in advance

Jeff


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Hi,

The mainboard is manufactured by Matsonic and the model number is
MS9307C+(USB). The mainboards are currently available on eBay for
$49.??, just search for (9307C+), include the parentheses. The seller
is a company by the name of Abertek and they are solid. (as oposed to
being flakes) I have purchased four of these boards and while they
are somewhat lowend their performance is excellent. They are easy
builders and I'm very pleased with the ones that I purchased.

Servo

I certainly would :)
Im about to put a system together myself ...

Jeff,

Would you be interested in a mainboard suggestion? If so I can point you towards a new mainboard that works very well with Mach2 and it is very reasonably priced.

Servo

ja_erickson <ja_erickson@...> wrote:
Evening Art,

I am going to purchase a new motherboard specifically for
for my c.n.c. project and was wondering what issues there
are in regards to onboard video. I have read some posts that
mentioned possible problems in this area. If i was to purchase
a motherboard with an AGP slot for video and disabled the
onboard video , do the related problems with onboard video also
seem to go away?
any opinions or guidance would help me out greatly

Thanks in advance

Jeff


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Hi Jeff:

Unfortunately, its a "usually" type of answer. Earlier integrated video
boards did not turn off their on-board systems well. Later boards were much
better. I prefer a board with no video on baord, but if you have it, and
turn it off "usually" this will cure the trouble. (if any exists.). There
are some board that have integrated video and do not share the ram, so they
have no trouble..

Unfortunately, its hard to tell between them...
Hope this helps, (But I doubt it...)

Art
www.artofcnc.ca

Evening Art,

I am going to purchase a new motherboard specifically for
for my c.n.c. project and was wondering what issues there
are in regards to onboard video. I have read some posts that
mentioned possible problems in this area. If i was to purchase
a motherboard with an AGP slot for video and disabled the
onboard video , do the related problems with onboard video also
seem to go away?
any opinions or guidance would help me out greatly

Thanks in advance

Jeff

John:

The allowable range of Macro's on the next version is 99999, also the
repeat function is repaired. I found I had forgotten to change an int to a
double. (Simple stuff like that drives me crazy. Sometimes works, sometimes
not. )

Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca

Tom:

You can't use the digitizer from the OCX as yet, I need to add some hooks.
But there is a OCX ref. file in the files section I think....
I will be collating the OCX data very soon and will re-release an updated
version.

Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca