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  1. #1
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    Mach3 Mill DRO Question

    Setting up new machine utilizing Mach3 with Screen set 2010 for cnc router. I calibrated the axis utilizing the axis calibration on settings screen. When I type X .5 in the MDI line and spindle moves, the DRO reads .4999 “instead of .5”
    How can I correct this issue?

    Thank you!

  2. #2
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    Re: Mach3 Mill DRO Question

    You can't. It's a rounding issue with your steps/unit. It has no effect on distance traveled, and only affects the display. The actual distance traveled is always to the nearest step, and is never rounded.
    Gerry

    UCCNC 2017 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2017.html

    Mach3 2010 Screenset
    http://www.thecncwoodworker.com/2010.html

    JointCAM - CNC Dovetails & Box Joints
    http://www.g-forcecnc.com/jointcam.html

    (Note: The opinions expressed in this post are my own and are not necessarily those of CNCzone and its management)

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