[ger21]

For anyone that needs more probing travel than 6" (or 150mm), just change the value for FirstProbeDist in the M881 and M6End macro. Just look for this block of code, which is near the beginning of each macro.

If GetOEMLED(801) Then ' On = English Measure INCH

FirstProbeDist = 6.0 ' Probe down 6 inches Change here for inches
FirstRetractDist = 0.05 ' Then retract .05 inch
SecProbeDist = 0.25 ' Then probe down .25 inches
FirstProbeFeed = 10.0 ' First probe feed @ 10 ipm
SecondProbeFeed = 1.0 ' Second probe feed @ 1 ipm
ClearAllow = 0.125 ' Max Allowable Clearance = Z Machine Zero - .125in

Else ' Off = Metric Measure MM

FirstProbeDist = 150.0 ' Probe down 150mm Change here for mm's
FirstRetractDist = 1.0 ' Then retract 1mm
SecProbeDist = 6.0 ' Then probe down 6mm
FirstProbeFeed = 250.0 ' First probe feed @ 250 mm/min
SecondProbeFeed = 25.0 ' Second probe feed @ 25 mm/min
ClearAllow = 2.0 ' Max Allowable Clearance = Z Machine Zero - 2mm

End If

[Praymond1209]

Probably been asked before but will your screenset work with a Tormach Series 3
Looking for more comprehensive probing with my Tormach

[ger21]

I don't know for sure, but I'd guess that probably not, IF you're using the Tormach version of Mach33, as it's rather old.

BUt you can always control your Tormach from a standard version of Mach3, in which case the answer would be yes.

[adprinter]

For anyone that needs more probing travel than 6" (or 150mm), just change the value for FirstProbeDist in the M881 and M6End macro. Just look for this block of code, which is near the beginning of each macro.

If GetOEMLED(801) Then ' On = English Measure INCH

FirstProbeDist = 6.0 ' Probe down 6 inches Change here for inches
FirstRetractDist = 0.05 ' Then retract .05 inch
SecProbeDist = 0.25 ' Then probe down .25 inches
FirstProbeFeed = 10.0 ' First probe feed @ 10 ipm
SecondProbeFeed = 1.0 ' Second probe feed @ 1 ipm
ClearAllow = 0.125 ' Max Allowable Clearance = Z Machine Zero - .125in

Else ' Off = Metric Measure MM

FirstProbeDist = 150.0 ' Probe down 150mm Change here for mm's
FirstRetractDist = 1.0 ' Then retract 1mm
SecProbeDist = 6.0 ' Then probe down 6mm
FirstProbeFeed = 250.0 ' First probe feed @ 250 mm/min
SecondProbeFeed = 25.0 ' Second probe feed @ 25 mm/min
ClearAllow = 2.0 ' Max Allowable Clearance = Z Machine Zero - 2mm

End If

Thanks, Gerry! Solved the Z Zero problems.

[GG67]

Gerry,

Great product. The macro mod worked great, thanks for your help.

GG67

[rayclark]

I'm having a problem but I'm not convinced that's it's a 2010 screen set issue. The problem I have is that the machine locks and starts missing steps only when it moves from the fixed plate after doing a tool change. I have tried decreasing the stepper speeds but it has not helped. I do not have this issue under any other conditions... Only when moving from the fixed plate. Just wondering if there is something in the tool change routine that could cause this.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

RC

[ger21]

What kind of PC do you have? (Processor and speed)
And what version of Mach3?

Can you check two things?
1) Turn off the toolpath display and see if it still does it.
2) Open windows task manager, and tell me what the CPU usage is when it does it.

If it's OK with the toolpath off, or you find the CPU usage at 100%, It's a PC issue.


If it's a multiple core processor, I've had 2-3 users with a similar problem that fixed it with some bios changes. In the bios, disable C1E or EIST if you have them.

I've also had 2-3 users running older AMD processors, that just weren't capable of running the screenset, and needed a newer PC.

[rayclark]

What kind of PC do you have? (Processor and speed)
And what version of Mach3?

Can you check two things?
1) Turn off the toolpath display and see if it still does it.
2) Open windows task manager, and tell me what the CPU usage is when it does it.

If it's OK with the toolpath off, or you find the CPU usage at 100%, It's a PC issue.


If it's a multiple core processor, I've had 2-3 users with a similar problem that fixed it with some bios changes. In the bios, disable C1E or EIST if you have them.

I've also had 2-3 users running older AMD processors, that just weren't capable of running the screenset, and needed a newer PC.

I will check the two things you wrote above. I know it is a duo core processor but not sure of the speed. I'll check the bios settings and disable C1E. I do this when I get back in town in a couple of days.

Thanks for the info so far.

RC

[adprinter]

I'm having a problem but I'm not convinced that's it's a 2010 screen set issue. The problem I have is that the machine locks and starts missing steps only when it moves from the fixed plate after doing a tool change. I have tried decreasing the stepper speeds but it has not helped. I do not have this issue under any other conditions... Only when moving from the fixed plate. Just wondering if there is something in the tool change routine that could cause this.

Any help would be appreciated

Thanks

RC

I too, experienced this problem when I first started trying to set things up. I ended up going into Motor Tuning, and reducing the Velocity for each axis slightly. This seems to have eliminated the problem.

[Analias]

Gerry,

Is there an equivalent to the "Set Steps per Unit" as found in the original 1024.set screen in your screens? I'm currently loading the screen set to switch back and forth as I tune and want to use the previous key shortcuts.

[ger21]

No, there's not. I considered it as something you'd only use once, so it wasn't really needed. I've never used it myself. I just adjust the steps per unit in motor tuning if needed.

[alufly]

Gerry,
I have your Screenset but now F5 goes to off sets instead of turning the spindle on, my question what key on the keyboard now turns on the spindle other than typing M3 in.

Thanks,

Keith.

[ger21]

There is no keyboard shortcut for the spindle in the standard 2010 screens.
I'm working on modifying them to use standard shortcut keys to work with the Jog It! pendant and others that use standard shortcut keys.

There's a 3 axis version on my website right now for download.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Ecncwoodwo...010_Jog-It.set

[alufly]

Ok thanks Gerry that's a pity as both my machines have a 4th axis and my controllers use keyboard codes, I guess I will have to wait.

Thanks for the info.

Keith.

[ger21]

I'll get a 4th axis version done this week.

[alufly]

Great!! Thanks.

Keith

[Robert M]

Great!!

.....I"ll 2dn that...

[Analias]

Today I found an occasion to use the block delete checkbox that is on the run screen of the original Mach3 screens. The gcode I was running had some code for center drilling, a tool change, and then through hole drilling. It would have been nice to proceed the center drilling gcode with '/' and then toggle them as 'deleted'. In the end, since I couldn't find a checkbox for this in the 2010 screens, I deleted the gcode and saved it as a second copy of the file.

Can the checkbox for toggling deleted blocks be added to the run tab, or is this something that doesn't normally get used in the real world? Am I doing something wrong or is there a better way to handle this situation?

[ger21]

Ok thanks Gerry that's a pity as both my machines have a 4th axis and my controllers use keyboard codes, I guess I will have to wait.
Keith.

Here you go.
http://home.comcast.net/%7Ecncwoodwo...0-4_Jog-It.set

[ger21]

Can the checkbox for toggling deleted blocks be added to the run tab, or is this something that doesn't normally get used in the real world?

I personally have never used it, and apparently not many do, as I believe that this is the first request for it.
Sorry, but it's just too much work to make any changes like that, as there's no room to just drop it in there, without moving things around. Moving things requires editing the background images, then editing the eight different screenset files that are included in the package, plus all the French versions.