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One of the most confusing parts of the EZpath is that you must put you cutting tool where you want to start. This is where this event will start. In the event screen roughing number 7 is for od...

Mine is a 96 with the 386 processor. The dos 6.6 was a typo I run dos 6.22. The version of the EZ path will determine what dos you need. You probably need DOS 3.1. I think I have a copy of it if you...

So you are zeroing each tool as it is selected.
Ok then no G43 and no tool table. maybe we need to see the start of the file that the problem is in .

Steve

Are you zeroing it on the number 0 tool? This sets the base reference for the tool table then your offsets must be right on your other tools and there must be the H word (height) call before your Z...

Honestly I don't know if the EZ path will run under dos3.3. Mine uses dos 6.6. Do you know how to make the computer boot from the A drive? If so try the dos 3.3 it won't hurt. The computer itself...

Do you have a tool table with tool lengths recorded in it? If so t1 is you default 0 in order to get the other tools to auto 0 you should call a G0 G43 H(tool #) Z1.2500 after the M6 . This will...

Bitmap images can be inserted into auto cad then traced into dwg files. Use a different layer for the image so it can be turned off. Once traced in you can scale it to what ever size you need and...

Missing sector sounds like your missing some system files. In order to install a new hard drive you must format the new drive with dos 6 with the /s switch so it becomes a bootable
drive. Then...

Replace the diskette drive with a usb diskette emulator, they cost about $30. Copy your files on a thumb drive and read them directly into the machine.

Steve

Any old dos 6 boot disk will get you in. Then you will have to install dos on the HDD and your other software for th e machine.
I have all of it if you need it.

Steve

When in the view file window there is a command to edit #7. This will display the code, (not really gcode) and give you the option to save the file. I sent a PM to you about the usb adapter. You just...

Yeah I have all the books to mine. Give me a little and I will scan and post them.

Steve

I use the Mach3 CNC software. The servo transformer is in the tail-stock leg and does have many taps on it. Should be able to get a lower setting. Do you have the software to run the control card for...

No I haven't done the EZ path yet but it's in the plans. I did convert the diskette drive to USB and use a thumb drive to load programs into it. The EZ path will accept standard .txt gcode in this...

These machines are pretty good about giving a fault cause. Your not getting any explanation on the screen as to why it stops? Sounds like your getting a false feed hold input to me.

The EZpath is already PC based. It uses brushed DC servo's with quadrature encoders. Any Pentium based PC ,smooth stepper interface and 2 Gecko G320x servo drives will do the job. The smooth stepper...

Check the input taps on you transformers for correct input voltage settings. My 1996 model has 2 transformers in the control cabinet for the electronics and a big one in the foot at the tailstock end...

I have all the EZpath software and DOS. I will see what version it is. For $30 i replaced the diskette drive with a usb interface and use a thumb drive to load files. Works great. Also the EZpath...

Wow this doesn't look anything like the wave form you should be getting. I had to move to a larger drive for my machine the Gecko 320x would die in about 6 months. They were easy to setup very quiet...

I don't follow you on this, whats the reason for the shim stock?

Steve

The router bit with 1/2" shanks work great in a mill the 1/4" ones are to week to do much but will work if used lightly. A straight cut router bit is the best way I have found to re-spline hardened...

Actually after crashing and trashing several probes I now use a wiggler mounted in a rubber sleeve as passive. The wiggler is cheap you true it each time to know its straight it has a spring loaded...

There is a add on for Mach3 called ProbIT by Crafty CNC that does just that and any other kind of probing. You can download a demo and test it before buying.

Steve

They have a 1525 manual on their site, it relates to all the 1525 drives. i have a copy if you can't find it.
Now I need info on a Servo Dynamics 1625 drive that has jumpers instead of the trim pots...

I have found that using a commercial router bit which has the 1/2" shank leaves a very nice finish on soft metals. They are extremely sharp well shaped and maintain this for a long time. One other...

I don't know if you made a decision yet but I will give my 2 cents worth. I have a 3hp bed mill with servo drives and converted it a couple years ago. The conversion was fairly simple and straight...

Seems to be a tough topic. I would think that someone would develop a reasonable interface to make the step dir to analog with closed loop, sure seems to be alot of interest in it. I have used the...

Hello all Steve from Florida, USA. I have been a machinist for 35 years and got into CNC a couple years ago. I have retrofitted an 3HP RB-1 bed mill to Mach3 and use the machine daily. I soon will be...