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    Re: Vista CNC pendant questions

    I sold my router, but kept the pendant. It’s brand new never used and would be willing to sell it. Pm me if interested.
  2. Re: Need to transfer mach 4 settings to another computer

    Anyone?
  3. Need to transfer mach 4 settings to another computer

    Good morning;
    I recently sold my CNC router but I kept my laptop which has the Mach 4 program with all the settings.
    The new owner is using his own laptop and has purchased his own license of Mach...
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    Vista CNC pendant questions

    I just got my new pendant, and let me say how great Lee was to deal with. I had issues getting the pendant delivered to me because the postal service “lost track” of my package. Lee was kind enough...
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    Re: Vista CNC pendant issue

    I didn't know it was only a one man shop. I was under the assumption that their pendants were made in house in the US?
    I just hope this doesn't turn into a can of worms trying to get a...
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    Vista CNC pendant issue

    I ordered one of their pendants at the beginning of the month, but it was lost in the mail. I bought Vista brand from other’s suggestions, but I hope I didn’t make a mistake. Their website has no...
  7. Re: Contour "Outline" contains errors... how do I find and fix?

    The problem is not with Dolphin Cad.
    99% of the time that issues arise from DXFs, is because the DXFs have mistakes in them. I think any CAD program will have issues, not just Dcad. There's always...
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    Re: Dolphin still in business?

    Me too Ken! I'm also older and have had Dolphin CAD for over 10 years. Dolphin was the first CAD program I had ever used and had to teach myself which is difficult as one ages. I found Fusion 360 a...
  9. Re: Contour "Outline" contains errors... how do I find and fix?

    I realize this is a 6 year old post, but I’m struggling with the exact same issue. Did you ever find a fix? Thanks
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    Re: Why is only one contour smaller?

    Thank-you Andre !
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    Re: hole size cutting smaller than program

    That's not the problem. If it ran "on" the line, the hole would be .250" smaller ( it's only .080" smaller)
    The odd thing is that the other contours are dead on size including the four .375" dia...
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    Why is only one contour smaller?

    First time machining a part, and for some odd reason only one contour machined smaller, whereas everything else machined right on size.

    The 2 1/2" diameter hole came out .080 smaller (2.420")
    I...
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    hole size cutting smaller than program

    I just finished converting a router table and this is my first test piece.
    Everything works great, and all dimensions but one are right on size except the 2 1/2" diameter hole in the center.
    For...
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    Mach4 post processor recommendation

    Good morning:

    I’ve been using Dolphin Cad for a number of years for drawing, but have not used the Cam portion. Recently I got a CNC router with Mach4, but I’m confused as to which post processor...
  15. How to reverse homing direction on Z axis? Mach4/ESS

    Got my CNC router running great, but can't figure out how to get the Z axis to home upwards, or in the + direction.
    When running in MDI, the Z axis moves in the proper direction, so the issue is...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    I really appreciate your help.
    Thank-you
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Good news!

    I was able to finally get the VFD to work. No wonder I had such a difficult time. All the info I've been reading is either wrong or pertains to Mach3 and/or a different BOB.

    IMO, the...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    I have ZERO training in computers, and basic understanding of electronics. I’m a retired Tool Maker and my expertise is machining and fabricating. I have a huge difficulty trying to figure out what...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Craig;

    I posted these 4 screen shots to show what I've configured in both the Mach and ESS.
    I spent another day spinning my wheels with no luck. If I don't get this going in a day or so I will...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    The stress is not the machine itself, but my inability to figure it out. I used to be able to do this stuff in my sleep, now I’m second guessing everything I do.
    I totally agree that I could turn...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Thanks Craig;

    I've spent my whole Saturday just trying to get the spindle to run, but I give up. I'm totally stressed out, and probably should not have started this project. Too late now and I...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    I may have the output pins messed up, but not sure.

    Here's what I have checked off on the ESS config;

    -under "spindle", I have PWM enabled with a frequency of 300hz
    -spindle PID is checked...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    I got lots of progress done, but need help on the getting the spindle to work.

    All the axis are now running prefect. The VFD is connected to the motor, and at the moment I'm using a small power...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    You are absolutely correct, I have no idea of the capabilities of what I purchased. In fact, I purchased what I did solely on the recommendation of others.
    The reason I’m doing this retrofit is not...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Good news!! Got the motor to move today. I wired the driver up like ger21 said, and it fired up. Thank you !!
    Craig, I’m not sure quite what you’re trying to convey, because most of what you’re...
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Ok, thanks. I will try that today.
    I posted some screenshots of the ports and pins. Does this look correct?
    I’m still concerned that the STEP LEDs on the BOB were not flashing when I moved axis.
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    Craig, you are talking technical way over my head , and I have no idea what you are talking about. Lol
    I’m a Retired Tool Maker so I think mechanically. When it comes to electronics, especially the...
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    I’m using 3 Pacific Scientific 6410 drives....

    I’m using 3 Pacific Scientific 6410 drives. These are the drives that came with the machine that I want to convert to mach4.
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    Re: Need help to get my motors to work

    I know the stepper driver is not wired properly, but don't want to mess around too much with it for fear of blowing some component.
    Where I'm getting confused is that there's 2 configure windows,...
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    Need help to get my motors to work

    Been trying to figure this out for 3 days and I'm totally lost.

    The main problem is that most tutorials I'm watching are either talking about Mach3 or are demonstrating on an older version of...
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