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Very serious BUG with Modbus and Register plugins
MACH4 is after software version 4.2.0.4517If you set any Modbus plugins connection, after restarting MACH4,Then any settings of your Register plugins will disappear, and of course it cannot be called.But Machine.ini still has registered plug-in information.If you delete all Modbus plugins connection, restart MACH4,The value of the Register plugins…
New data function
New G-code sort of module.Not a module in a module and not a button.Just a function alone as a utility and lathe rough turn cycle.Require output program and automatic cycle to read new G-code and recover its function.I can write program language.How are C Programming functions portable,is and what's path and does require some and what mcLua syntax…
X & Y axis on screen
I use Mastercam for programming. However I am used to seeing my programmed X and Y axis on screen, especially in "verify" or "back-plot"!is there anyway to show them in Mach3 or even Mach 4??
the CNC did not connact to the softwear
I just purchased the SNC machine, and instal everything as the catalog said.In addition, I downloaded Mach3 that it supposed to to be contacted to NVUM mach3 Card. I tried to connect it to the computer, but nothing work or move.I'm new to this filed. if someone can help me, I will be appreciate.
Cursor keys move machine, even when Mach4 is not active app
Perhaps this is a feature, but presumably something that can be disabled?When I have Mach4 running, if I use the cursor keys in other apps on my computer (eg, web browser, PDF reader), the machine moves.It's like Mach4 has "captured" the cursor keys. This does not happen in Mach3, this is the first time I have used Mach 4.
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Gear setting and operation - Mach4
Need a little assistance with Gear Setup and the M Codes (40-45). I have a variable speed mill with 6 gears (1-3 H/L) (40-3000 rpm). I found the configuration page but not sure how to incorporate the usage within the G Code files. If I insert a gear change command will Mach4 stop and wait for the change to occur or is there a stop command that is r…
tool path progress will not complete
I just changed from mach3 to mach4 and the programs that I ran on mach3 will not open on mach4 as the tool path progress fly out box just sits there and will not finish.
Mach3 and VFD Inverter
Do you need a VFD Inverter to run a Spindle Motor with Mach3 on a 3040t CNC?
'z' limit switch triggered
can't get started cutting any job, because every time I start the cycle, spindle travels upward, triggers limit switch. I am a new user with little training/experience - very confusing.
'z' limit switch triggered
after I load the G-code, and "Start Cycle", the spindle invariably travels upward, triggers the limit switch. I am a new user with little training/experience - very confusing!
Config moter outpur issues
I am swapping machines. very basic 3 axismill with no inputs.My problem is with motor direction control.X axis is running but jog in any direction sends the tool x-Y axis jog has no affect.Z axis joggives meaY+ movement for both direction keys.Any suggestions
Tables wont show
When i select tool table or Fixture table on mach 4 hobby, they wont show up.They appear on the task bar in windows as a stack of Mach4 icons but i cant maximize them.
Lost Computer with License and Software Help
I lost my computer which contained my software we used to operate the plasma table Mach 3.I needing help getting the software back online..;
Probing Calaberation X and Y Error
Probe is not seen and overrides settings when you click on th Calaberation x and button. If you run G31 X F5 it works fine.Boots-2b1
E-stop faulty
hello,Last week our engineer find a serious problem with Emergency button function,that when CNC machine executes a function---like Automatic change a tools MDI--"T1M6“”,then we press E-stop button, the software will executes the according (T1M6)to output ---like Output-Open clamp of spindle!please find attached video, then you will check, the CNC…
Units per step wizard will not compile
The steps per unit wizard fails to start due to an error (syntax I think).I have mach 4 and a pmdx 416.
Mill Wizard Tool Table Size
Is it possible to increase the tool table size beyond 128 entries?After I've put in my drill index there isn't many slots left.
NSIS Installer problem
Mach 4 version 2.0.4162 installer shows error if you have a non-ASCII characters in Windows user name and doesn't start the installation process. When I have created a new user account without such characters than the installer worked fine.This behaviour was observed on :Mach4 : 2.0.4162 Hobby installerOS : 64-bit Windows 10 Home (version 1903)Proc…
Choosing Configure > Control... causes not responding in main window.
Mach 4 4.2.0.4162Steps to reproduceSelect Configure menuSelect Control...Click on the main window (off of the newly opened modal window)Main window will eventually shows wait cursor with (Not responding) on the main window.The modal now goes to the back and is lost from the user.Seems like the modal might be running on the main thread causing the m…
Debugging check failed
Mach 4 4.2.0.4162 just moving through the screens and this popped up.Application closed after I clicked stop.There is nothing in the CrashReports folder.
Slaved axis is unaligned! Home the machine before jogging!
Using:Pokeys575 CNC board firmware v4.4.1Mach 4 4.2.0.4162 (licensed)When homing with a Home switch and what Pokeys calls an encoder which accepts the first state change as home works fine for the X and Z axis but on my Y axis there are two motors 1 and 3 (slave)A signal is received for home on both motors but only one one encoder signal was receiv…

the digitizer worked fine three times, now it won't load