Hello, i tried using this but the system still doesnt work for me. I dont know what i specifically did get wrong. Maybe its because i use a ethernet poort or something with offsets that i didnt take into account. But after it gives a offset of -1,26.... It adjusted that number too -2361,00 consistently. Does anyone have some clues why this could be?
Another note, it only does this in the negative direction of the y and x axis. The positive gives the correct adjusted offset. The correct one looks like 2,27 while the incorrect version is -227,0
Ok, I find a way to solve the problem without any modification for you guys who using usb: If you have problem on -Y and -X with 10x more numbers (like 320mm) it´s JUST the "VarStandOff" on the start. I dont know why but cause this issue if you set at "1.27" but if you set without "dot" it goes ok and everything perfect.. So I set everythink in solid number (MM) and going to share for all of you (obs: I set probe and thick to 0 as I use outside). Just change this values on the first part (you can only change the Varprobedia, but I prefer do everything without "dot": FOR: -X -Y X and Y: VarMaxDistance = 25 VarFeedRate = 127 VarStandOff = 2 VarProbeDia = 0 VarGageThick = 0 --- FOR EXTERNAL (circle or not)): VarMaxDistance = 25 VarFeedRate = 127 VarStandOff = 2 VarProbeDia = 0 VarGageThick = 0 VarApproxSpan = 0 VarSafetyGap = 6 --- FOR INTERNAL (circle or not): VarMaxXDistance = 147 VarMaxYDistance = 223 VarFeedRate = 127 VarProbeDia = 0 VarGageThick = 0 Hope I help you on something.
it´s 2024 now, someone discover how to fix the "-X -Y" that read x10 problem? I love this script but whatever I try, I cant figure out.. X and Y are ok, but -X -Y have this problem on USB version
I suggest a project Explaining the Tool Change Macro with only 2 or 3 tools listed. From Starting to End. I have not still been able to understand that core concept yet. If you are interested in future, may be..! Below concepts are still unclear at least to me..! 1 Saving the Point at which the Spindle Stopped, when a tool change command is found in Gcode, to return after changing the tool..! 2 Combination Of "T" Number and "M6" and "M5" Codes , How it is executed..! 3 Setting Tool Change Locations 4 Docking the Old Tool (Its Location and Movement during and after that) 5 Getting the New Tool (Its Location and Movement during and after that) 6 Drawbar Operation Concept 7 Length Compensation..etc I think it is a vast subject for a series of Videos..! Not easy I know..! I hope more people are interested in such information from knowledgeable people like You.! Spoiler alert..! By the way I don't think that I am going to fully understand it even if you invest some valuable time for that..!
I am Thinking that Using the old parallel port is much better than using USB..! I don't know how right I am..! Such a thought in mind that parallel port is much more immune to external High Frequency Noise from VFDs/Spindles/Motors..etc I have seen videos where people say Ethernet controllers are not easily available here in my region.! or skyhigh expensive..!
I love your way of explaining and I like to see you making video about how we can setting up a fixed z probe in mach3 which it go automatically measure z axis on a fixed z probe thank you very much ❤
Charlie, I use your Auto-Z ALL the time. A really nice feature is during an op that requires a toolchange, while the program is paused, I can change out a tool in a collet, Run the Auto-Z to set the tool length, use the arrow keys to move around and/or issue commands, and when I hit cycle start, the tool returns to the next step in the program from wherever, just like it was never interrupted (not having an ATC). You have saved me HOURS of time with your help. I look forward to editing my screens, because this vid is a wealth of info, and I have downloaded it for a reference. Personally, I think Mach3 is great and cannot imagine Acorn or LinuxCNC being better in any way. And this vid just makes it better! Thank you.
Hi just paint it on rim with wheel in place both sides but gas in the tire blast on then you are ready to go , it will not leak done hundreds of tires like that
I have a way to do it if you're using Mach3's standard Homing sequence instead of the RefCombination as shown in this video. Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send it to you to try out.
Definitely. I actually started the works on making a video about this a little while ago, then had a computer crash. Thank you for the reminder. :) By the way, I also have the Digitize LED on my Offsets screen as well. Makes life easier.
I have got a problem. I have got an input signal and the sript works. But if I run Autolevel, the z-does not stop. I have a USB controller board. What can I try to get the sript working correctly?
Just to be clear... My Z-Script is for helping to set Z-zero, not Auto leveling. Do you use a separate script for Auto leveling? Just trying to understand your question.
Yes, that will also work. If, however, you want to use the RefCombination() Function (as seen in one of my later videos), you will need the individual inputs for the homing switches.
i know this video is old af, but i was wondering if you had a script that would soft-start a DC motor that's attached to the BOB and uses PWM (pin 1, not the 0-10v header)
hello, great video is very interesting, I downloaded the install scripts and I have 3 scripts that do not work. I have mach3 3.043.66 First mistake "Y positive" error line 121 type mismatch" the second "X positive error line121 type mismatch" and third "external center error line 286 type mismatch" do you know why Thanks a lot
jean, if you would... email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and tell me the script versions (Revisions) that you are having trouble with and well work to resolve the issues.
You're welcome. If you haven't tried both the v12 and v22 scripts, give the other version a try and see if the issue persists. If it does, let me know and we'll figure it out.
Hi charles I would like you to help me out please when I try auto tool zero it gives me an error saying error on line 1 argument not optianal hope you can help.by the way using z touch scrip v11
Hello. For v11, the first 8 lines are comments, so make sure the first character in each of the eight lines is an apostrophe ( ' ). If that doesn't solve the issue, links to versions 12 and 22 are linked in the description.
Worked like a champ on on older Mach3 equipped Syil S7. It doesn't have an Automatic Tool Changer, so this will speed things up immensely. Thanks for posting this.
Hola... Tengo un placa mach3 la roja.. cargó el scrip y me dan error en la línea 54 ... También al inicio no puedo detectar automáticamente la 'probe ' si me puedes ayudar
Hello Oscar. If you will, copy the text from the script you are using and paste it into a text file. send it to me (sunny5rise@gmail.com). I'm thinking something in the script is different than my originals. Line 54 should not be erroring out if it is the original... (Message "" 'CLEAR STATUS LINE TEXT). Also, tell me which Mach3 version number you are using.
Helo Rengan, the external center script can be used to check diameter, i just didn't program it to do it automatically (for safety reasons). To check diameter, run the X-Span, then the Y-Span. This will center the probe. After that, again run the X-span (making sure to not move the Y axis when resetting the probe up), then check the X-Span reading. Run the Y-Span again (making sure not to move the X axis) and take its reading. Those last two span readings will show the diameter on their particular axes.
Brilliant tutorial. The model i need to replace the motor in is actually the one you took the motor from to use. The dogs chewed through the electrical cable unbeknownst to me and the motor blew😖
Oh wow. If I remember correctly, the inside of both machines weren't very different from each other. Just make sure you attach the wires to the correct prongs on the new motor (matching them with the old motor's orientation) ... just in case it's not labeled.
The script that was given to me with my CCM (Cheap Chinese Machine) never worked I tore up a bit trying. Your setup is awesome, it took a little trial and error to set it up the way i want it, but I would never been able to do that with out you toutering. You are a gentalman and a scholar Sir.
In my 70th yr and low income, i just got HFT tire changer and Ebay bubble balancer. Having fun, and saving money. I cant get the balance perfect, but pretty good. Thanks for fun and informative video!
Excellent tutorials! After 5 years and far away (Sweden), Your work is still seen and appreciated. And it works with USB-connected computers as well. Thank You very much, for changes for the better!
Iv got everything working with my 3d probe 🎉 thanks for putting this video and scrips together it’s fantastic 🫡 I only have one question how do you speed up the z axis moving up after z have touched the plate? I see downfeed in the script but not up or positive speed? Thanks.
Hello cclouds. Glad you find the video and scripts useful. I'm assuming you are using Rev22 of the Z Script. Within this script you'll see that line 114 is Code "G91 G1 Z#102 F[#101*2]". With the feed code F[#101*2], #101 is the Feedrate Variable and the *2 (times 2) is the multiple. You can edit the *2 to *3 or *4 (or whatever multiple you wish) to increase the up speed. Example : Code "G91 G1 Z#102 F[#101*4]". Hope that helps you out.
Hi Sir, I can see you are an expert..! I hope you can help me..! Can you demystify some of my worries..? There is lot of confusion regarding the reliability and consistency of mach3 as it is PC based and USB or Parallel port.! Lot of people say that it may behave funny in the middle of a project and it may ruin the entire job..! which can be caused by slight voltage spikes from nearby high power accessories like VFD or Motors. And relying fully on PC for CNC operation is not recommended. I am so worried about all these..! I am not sure how much immunity against such HF-RF Noise shielded cables can offer..! But dedicated CNC controllers like Masso and RichAuto are insanely priced.! and I don't have access to USA or Euro Based other CNC Controllers here..! People have also mentioned that If signal voltage is high (24v or higher) It can withstand such interferences..! But mach3 operates at 5V only..! So there is high chance of signal contamination..! Is that a huge concern..? Mach3 Boards are affordable. But If I cant use them for longer projects , then there is no point in spending money for all the parts which are still expensive..! I am so worried..! Secondly, I have seen in videos that The baud rate that mach3 communicates at , is not adequate to drive powerful servos..! ! So Only steppers at low power application is possible with Mach3. That is so discouraging..! Can you help me?
Sasa sasa. Hello. To date, I have had no problems using Mach3 with my CNC. My only experience with Mach3 is with the machine I currently use (been about 6 or so years) and helping others (with programming and such). My particular setup is a small 3020 CNC using the parallel port. The operating system on my CNC's PC is Windows XP. I mainly do Engraving with it, so my run times are not very long (probably up to 15 minutes at most). I have not experienced the issues/concerns you have mentioned, so I do not have any information to help with noise interference, voltage concerns, or USB connected systems. There are other creators here on RU-vid that use Mach3 and have bigger machines and are running much longer programs than myself. Sorry I don't have more information for you.
How do you setup the voice in Mach3? I see there are some settings in the config for speech and wave files, but no information about how to use it. I did something similar to my 3D printer some years ago, video of it here; ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yVxZPbZO_mY.html
RegPye, the only way that I have used the audio within Mach3 is by use of the internal script functions Speak() and PlayWave(), as they are used in my Z script here. The use of audio in your 3D Printer video is interesting. I would say the same could be done with Mach3 through either scripting alone, or with a combination use of scripting and Gcode. Depending on how you wanted to do it.
Sorry Im not explaining myself properly. I have a 3-D probe with a tool change system so zero is the bottom of the spindle with no tool in it. I’m thinking if I put the length of the 3-D probe and it’s chuck in where the touch plate hight would be entered in the script it will work the same. If that makes sense? 😂
salve complimenti un gran bel lavoro io le volevo chiedere una cosa strana ho utilizzato gli script da anni ma ho un problema con la scheda nvem i centri funzionano ma non rispetta il centro??
Send me an email sunny5rise@gmail.com and explain to me the exact issue, along with any errors that pop up, if any. The script might just need some slight editing.
Your videos are the best I have seen on RU-vid for any subject. Getting re-acquainted with Mach3 after a few years, you have given me a jump start that was much needed! Thank you!
