Re: Proposed New Mach 3 + Grex installation
Hi MArk:
Just me opinion, some do use MachIV, but Ive found experiences seem to vary widely. IT really isnt ready for prime time by my estimation. The Next version will be, but it will take up to 3
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56181
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Re: Art, how are you.......
Hi Chris:
it's time we all got an update on you :-)
My lord, it has been 6 months hasnt it. Time fly's. :)
It has cut quite a few. Unfortunatley, I destroyed the tailstock and am now rebuilding
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56182
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Re: Proposed New Mach 3 + Grex installation
I have a large VMC I have retrofitted with mach as well. Currently
I'm using Mach3 with the LPT control, and will upgrade to Grex some
time after the new dll plugin control for it is released. I'm
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Chris <digitalinuxguy@...>
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#56180
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Re: Finding files for use with VCarve Wizard
I use CoralDraw and Adobe Illustrator, and I feel that Illustrator
works the best.
I just finished building my 1st homemade CNC machine and I just cut my
1st project with Mach 2 and VCarve Wizard and
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Bill Sober
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#56179
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Art, how are you.......
Hi Art,
It's been about 6 months now I think since you retired, so I figure
it's time we all got an update on you :-)
How is the lathe conversion coming along - is it cutting parts yet?
How is the
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lcdpublishing
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#56178
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Art EMI and Loosing Steps Update
I changed the wiring of the Gecko fault to the breakout board and tried
different pin setting on the motors The original setting works the best. If
I run the Y axis back and forth 5-10 times the motor
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callcbm2000
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#56176
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PlugIn work and changes.
Hi Guys:
For those with a PlugIn interest, I figured I'd post some things going on..and the results of current testing..
I have modified the SDK to have one Include folder for the MachIncludes that
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56175
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Re: Mach 3 spindle still dead
Scott:
Send me your xml as it stands now. We may have gotten crossed on it, Ill make sure that as it stands now, the step/dir works on the spindle..(here anyway. :)
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56174
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Mach 3 spindle still dead
I still have a dead spindle on a machine I am upgrading from M2 to
M3. Art tried my XML file, and it works for him......but I get no
response from the spindle motor. Interestingly, it still runs
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zcases <zcases@...>
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#56173
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EMi and Loosing Steps Update
I changed the wiring of the Gecko fault to the breakout board and tried
different pin setting on the motors The original setting works the best. If
I run the Y axis back and forth 5-10 times the motor
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callcbm2000
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#56172
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5 Phase
Thanks Guys for the info on the 5 phase stuff. Now I can proceed without worrying about that.
Jerry
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drygulchrods
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#56171
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Re: gecko 201 slipping/losing steps
Hi Justen:
The LED's may not light, if noise triggers an estop, then it can be very fast. Check the History button to see if its indicating an Estop or External Estop. If so, then there is a setting
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art <fenerty@...>
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Re: 5 Phase
I have one of those 5-phase Vexta motor with corresponding driver and they
do work very well with Mach3.
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WT <pharmapack@...>
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#56169
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Re: gecko 201 slipping/losing steps
When the program E Stops there are no limit led lit at all if I
hit reset the program will run again. I have run the ocx driver test
a number of times but I must not be the sharpest knife in the
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callum002c
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#56168
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Re: gecko 201 slipping/losing steps
Hi Junsten:
When it Estops, do you get a limit switch error? As to the speed, make sure you run the drivertest.exe program and see that its got a good waveform.
Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca
Videos
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56167
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Re: A really fast Gecko
Art, You called that one right...scared..are we going to have to start X-Rating
Mariss do to the Graphical Blood Letting Scenes!
art <fenerty@...> wrote:
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JIM WELLMAN
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#56165
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gecko 201 slipping/losing steps
I am running a 3axis gantry with gecko 201's and a 750 mhz laptop.
The steppers are Mclennan nema34 triple stacks 72 volts.
The axis run 5mm pitch ball screws, mach2 is set to drive at 45000
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callum002c
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#56166
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Re: IMS IM483 Vs. Compumotor OEM 650 controlers
Mike:
The OEM may have slower opto's in it. Try a wider pulse width..
Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca
Videos And Support Forums http://www.machsupport.com Users Map: http://www.frappr.com/machsupport
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art <fenerty@...>
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Re: A really fast Gecko
Well be careful, go out a buy you a set of X-Gears.... you know shin
guards, helmet, etc!
I am trying to protect my selfish interests here as well.
<mariss92705@...> wrote:
was
that
programmed
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nattyone960 <nattyone960@...>
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#56163
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Re: A really fast Gecko
See, I was right to be scared..:)
Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca
Videos And Support Forums http://www.machsupport.com Users Map: http://www.frappr.com/machsupport
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art <fenerty@...>
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#56162
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