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    I think in trying to call macro from gcode...

    I think in trying to call macro from gcode though. Is that the same as a macro from a macro?


    Thanks
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    Custom macro help.

    Hey everyone, I have a mach3 custom macro question.

    I am trying to create a macro that I can call through gcode that will automatically load and start a new gcode file.

    I my script works...
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    Re: HSD es 919 Spindle Touch Plate problem

    Thanks Ger21, you are correct. I didn't know that would be the cause! Thanks again, I am going to look into a non electrical touch pad.
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    HSD es 919 Spindle Touch Plate problem

    Hello,

    I have a HSD es 919 spindle and i cant seem to get an auto zero touch plate to work. I have one on my other machine with classic Chinese spindle and it works great, but on my HSD the Bit...
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    Re: HARDINGE CHNC 1 WIRING SCHEMATIC

    Hey guys,

    I just acquired a chnc1 and too am in need of some more documentation! Is the file that is upload in this thread all the files you have? thanks

    Also I plan to part out a lot of the...
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    4th axis digitizing problem

    Hello,

    So I have searched all over and tried everything I can think of and still no luck.

    I am using the 4th axis digitizing add-on by Art. The issue I am having is it does not seem to save the...
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    Re: Engraving Laser Addon Kit?

    I just ordered a J Tech 3.8w laser today to do engraving on mdf and birch. no big plands to cut things, but it does seem to be able to cut thin stuff and thicker stuff with multiple passes. I plan to...
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    I will check that tomorrow thanks. I did have to...

    I will check that tomorrow thanks. I did have to repack the ballnut, so that has me a little worried too. It has been Good to learn on cheap parts first!

    Thanks for the suggestion.
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    Re: Stepper motor stalling?

    I tried connecting the lead too the Y axis and still the same problem. so i believe that rules out driver error.

    I am able to turn the ballscrew with my fingers to raise the axis. the stalls...
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    Stepper motor stalling?

    So i have put in just over a thousand hours on my machine now and have experienced my first big issue, the z axis motor stops working when trying to move it at and decent speed. When it stops working...
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    Re: Another homing issue.

    I think you are right, thanks for the quick response.


    found the solution.
    Homing Problem - Slave Axis

    Thanks,
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    Another homing issue.

    When trying to home my machine, the a axis bounces off the sensor twice. i assume it is still squaring my machine right, but i don't like the double bounce, and that seems like it should not happen....
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    Re: homing troubles

    mannnnnnnnnnn i feel dumb.. i had to my slave and master drive cords plugged in backwards going into my geckodrives...

    how do you delete a thread?
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    Re: homing troubles

    I needed to wire my slave drive backwards so that they are both not ticked.

    But that did not fix my problem. when I run my ref all home and my x axis goes to the homing switches things get all...
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    homing troubles

    Hello,

    I built a 3 axis machine the uses a slave drive on my x axis. Everything runs and works great other then homing.

    When homing my x axis, everything is fine until the axis hits the limit...
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    Re: My upcoming cnc machine.

    So i have the machine up and running, making money. :) Feel free to check out my youtube page for frequent updates https://www.youtube.com/user/mikedcaffey/videos

    I still need to get the lathe...
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    Re: My upcoming cnc machine.

    Here is a quick video of my Y axis bearings at work. I have a whole lot of pictures and videos to come. I expect to be cutting by the end of next week.

    I have one last day on the mill for motor...
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    Re: My upcoming cnc machine.

    Hey Ger,

    In the post I made yesterday I had a 2"x.5" cold roll bar running down the back on the .1/4" spindle plate. Actually last night i updated that part to be a 4"x.5" cold roll bar that runs...
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    My upcoming cnc machine.

    Hello,

    I have been reading the forums for a year or so now, and the time to build my first machine has come!
    For my medium i have chosen steel. six 2"x4"x3/16" one 2"x6"x3/16" and one massive...
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