Thread: Mach3 small problem
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12-11-2012 #1
I am learning to use Mach3 for my CNC/router machine. I have the demo version.
I load the wizard inside Mach and pick one of the tabs. Why am I getting the X,Y and Z axis under the visual table in the display window ? as the file executes, in the display the tool starts at the bottom and works its way up towards the table. Obviously I have something set wrong, but I have changed almost everything I can think of but no luck.
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12-11-2012 #2
assuming i know what your saying...
off the top of my head i can only think you have your Z going + on the plunge instead of -
go to motor setup and select or un select active low for your Z axis (i think)
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12-11-2012 #3
I think i have sust it. In the "Homing/limits" tab, I just put a minus in front of the Z axis "Soft min" table height. That seems to of fixed it
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12-11-2012 #4
Not up & running myself yet but have you watched any of the video tutorials for mach3? You can find them here
ArtSoft USA - Videos
May be worth a try if you haven't already checked.
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12-11-2012 #5
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15-11-2012 #6
Sounds like you need to look on fleabay for a cheap desktop pc for the workshop, you can pick them up for less than 50 quid
Last edited by njhussey; 15-11-2012 at 07:51 AM.
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15-11-2012 #7
Or if you don't fancy a second hand computer you could either buy a 200 mtr long cable & leave the computer where it is or download the tutorials & watch them from the comfort of your workshop
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200mtr I thought that the max was about 100mtr without a switch because of timeing issues
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