I've just completed my first router, and am beginning testing of the unit.
I've not set up home or limit switches; merely bridged the limit switch connections to simulate the "NC" state of each switch.
I've got the G540 Mach 3 XML file loaded.
I can use the jog functions; both keyboard and the GUI arrows that come up when you hit "tab". The unit jogs just fine this way.
I see a common question is, "do the steppers lock up when the program starts" - yes!
When I do the circle wizard, I can post the G-code and a toolpath is generated. Back to the main screen, I can hit Cycle Start, the steppers unlock (I think?) and after a few seconds, an error comes up saying "The Smoothstepper ran out of data" and such and such.
I should also note that I'm running the demo version of Mach3, as I want to verify that the thing works before I drop (more) money on this project of mine.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Kevin