[Big-tex]

I don't know.

This is current.....

ArtSoft USA - Screensets

[gmfoster]

Thanks
I have a lot to learn...
Garry

[Big-tex]

I have been buisy with these

[hemsworthlad]

Some folks will do anything for a free beer. . :cheers: Looks Vvv Good.

Whats the material.?

[Big-tex]

I guess improvements never end.
It has been brought to my attention by our Australian friend that my screen set needs further modification. I am will be happy to do implement more changes as requested, unfortunately time devoted costs me money. Further development and refining will take time away from my daily production. I can only do it with your support. I do not sell my screen set I contribute to world wide community. What I can only ask in return and help me out is contributions from users that that use my screen set.

If you like to see any improvements need to be made feel free to post here as well as donating what you can. Donations can be send via Pay Pal to createdbythomas at gmail dot com

Thank you for all support.

[stefan007]

please help ho do i config my stepper tool chancer in mach 3

[Big-tex]

Please explain that you are wanting to do and what is happening.

[ghostlx]

thanks very much
tsx and ger and all outher's
I went back to the beginning of this thread wow what a read.
cant wait to start on this modifacation to my machine.
and tex i will send a donation soon (waiting on taxes)
this mod will be a great up grade
thanks again
ghostlx

is the dec 28 version the latest ?

[Big-tex]

Yes that is latest version you can verify with download section on Mach 3 website. If you need any help let me know.

[ghostlx]

Yes that is latest version you can verify with download section on Mach 3 website. If you need any help let me know.

thanks
first i must get a secured version of mach3 the version i am running is cracked have been useing it to get up and running and get all the bugs worked out on the machine
now its time to pony up and go to the next level
ghostlx
ps what verson of mach are you and gerr running so i can get on the same page i think you refered to 3.042.040 or have you update to 3.26

[ger21]

thanks
first i must get a secured version of mach3 the version i am running is cracked have been useing it to get up and running and get all the bugs worked out on the machine

You can do that with the free demo version. I made enough money running the free version to pay for my license in a month.

[Big-tex]

You can get bugs out with free version. Limitations apply.
Then just copy License file to mach3 directory.

[ghostlx]

You can get bugs out with free version. Limitations apply.
Then just copy License file to mach3 directory.

thanks i downloaded the trial , 3.26. i am also useing the g540xml file for my gecko driver. (will this xlm work with you screen set ?

here is my set up windows xp, g540, 4 nema 23 stepper motors, 48 v 12a power supply x axis is r&p y and z are 1/2 5 start acme lead screw, my machie is 2'x4' and soon to be 4'x4' in a month or so. i hope to incorparate your touch off for x and y with the z and the tool change this will save me a lot of time when i use multiple tools

[Big-tex]

thanks i downloaded the trial , 3.26. i am also useing the g540xml file for my gecko driver. (will this xlm work with you screen set ?

Yup

[Big-tex]

You need to have limit switches and one free input for probing.
Probing is used for touch off.

In your case it would help to have also limit switch on slaved axis to square gantry. Just a pointer as I also have similar setup

[jwalker5]

[QUOTE=Big-tex;907616]Probing is used for touch off.

Sorry to jump in, but I have a small question. I downloaded your touch off script and just love it. It took a little while to make it work as I know zero about Visual Basic scripts. Once I figured out that I had to remove the colans duh, the probing worked like a charm. The only thing that's not perfect is I get the message "bad character used". It dosn't stop the program from working but its there. If I put the colans back and remove the retract amount, the program stops working, but the error message is gone. I'm sure its me, but I thought I would ask. Once again thank you very much, I love it.

[Big-tex]

It think it could be 3 things.
1. way you have you machine set up.
2. coolant may interfere with electrical connectivity.
3. g-code another words postprocessor creating final program.

What do you use for you CAM?

[jwalker5]

It think it could be 3 things.
1. way you have you machine set up.
2. coolant may interfere with electrical connectivity.
3. g-code another words postprocessor creating final program.

What do you use for you CAM?

Hi: My CNC is using Mach3, no Gcode loaded, Its a 40 x 60 wood router no coolant.
Thanks for the reply.

[Big-tex]

Sorry I was thinking and concentrating on something.
What Ver of Mach 3 are you running?
If problem will continue I would like to have you on a phone and duplicate what is going on, on my machine just to figure out if I need to fix something.
In mean while feel free to donate if you like the product.

[jwalker5]

[QUOTE=Big-tex;910314]Sorry I was thinking and concentrating on something.
I'm using version R3.043.022
The lines that produce the error in the script is as follows

ZNew = PlateOffset + CalcRetract 'calc retract
Code "G0 Z" & ZNew 'put the Z retract height you want here
Code "G53 G0 Z2.0" & Zretract

If I ' out all those lines the error disappears but the script stops working.
I hope this helps.
If I can get past this little problem I will definitely donate.
John