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I'm not a non-technical person. I have a self designed and built 3-axis pipe profiler using the ESS. Regardless of the demo mode debacle I was still informed that I would need to put the spindle into...

Problem being that I didn't know it was in demo mode. I had to go through the process of getting a new working PC for Mach3 when the original PC that came with the machine crapped out (blown caps on...

Holy crap that was an adventure but I finally got everything working and I don't even have to use the manual workaround that JT suggested. I did some more digging and found a plugin called turn...

Played around with the machine some more and made an interesting discovery. So when I go to use the canned threading cycle the machine gets setup, makes a very small move like it's going to start...

Awesome, that would be a huge help. If you can just use Alt + Print Screen and post those screenshots. I have a feeling maybe I don't have some type of input enabled and that's why my program stops...

Could you possible post your mach3 settings for me so I could cross reference the settings of someone with a working machine? I am curious if you have anything enabled in encoder/mpg tab as well, I...

Do you use a canned threading cycle or do you have multiple lines of code? I tried to use it and every time it goes to start the threading cycle it sits there waiting once it gets to the canned cycle...

What makes you think it's a Mach3 issue? I am just curious as I am not sure what is the problem, Mach3 or the machine interface. A Mach3 canned threading cycle seems pretty straight forward and is a...

I am trying to use my Patriot shopmaster lathe to do some threading. I've been having a lot of trouble getting it to work so I called support and they sent me some info. I put the machine spindle...

I am not worried about the RPM at this point. I am simply trying to get the motor to turn at the correct Hz based on the S-word in Mach3.

According to Shopmaster if I set the "Max Speed" in Mach3...

It's set to 50hz

So no matter what I set the "Max Speed" to under my spindle setup the Hz in the VFD display panel does not correspond.

I had it set to 75 under P0-007 and P0-024. I set the "Max Speed" to 1200 and...

I understand how the math works. What I don't understand is why when I have the max speed set to 1200 in Mach3 and I set the S-word to 400 (1/3 of 1200) I don't get 25hz on the motor I get 32hz. I do...

I know I need a tach to get it super precise, I am just trying to get it roundabout for right now. According to the Shopmaster manual, at S925 in Mach3 I should be at 75hz on my VFD display. That...

So I can just measure the OD of the pulleys and not the ID where the belt actually sits? The depth will be the same on both pulleys?

I don't think I can do that. For instance. Let's say the OD of...

After getting in contact with Shopmaster I figured out it was either 2 settings, that in the manual are checked, and in the updated pages unchecked. Or it was the lack of the wire from the -12v PSU...

If you look in the manual (if you have one) they have the recommended default settings. It's a big table right after how to unlock the VFD for Mach3 control.

So either my Gecko540 isn't communicating right, or it's busted.

I've got Mach3 setup to pins 1 and 17 for outputs 1 and 2 respectively, then I have outputs 1 and 2 mapped to CCW and CW under...

So I did a little testing. I am able to jump 12vDC to the forward and reverse points on the white module (not the psu or the gecko drive). It works the lathe forward and rev when jumping it. Then I...

I've had my patriot for about 2-3 weeks now and I am creeping up on having it totally setup but I am not quite there.

I followed the manual I was provided to unlock the lathe/mill CnC control. I...

Hey gang,

I run a Dynatorch 6'x12' with a Kaliburn Proline 2150 on it. It's the masters series, not the XLR8 and I am in the process of upgrading it to get a better cut. The first thing I am doing...

Thanks Joe!

We have a 6x12 plasma table with a Kaliburn 150 amp and Dynatorch table.

What would it take to convert this over to a waterjet? We have recently found some work that requires no heat to be...

Hi guys, new to the forums here. I currently have a 6x12 Dynatorch CnC table. Oxy torch, 150 amp plasma, engraver, and exhaust fan setup. I like working with plasma, it's just that I have highly...