does the mach4 manual mill screenset actually work or is it nonworking downloadseems to download as a text file but thats as far as i can get shows on screens but does nothingwhat do i do i would like to use this screenset

My y motors are turning in different direction when I execute "ref all home".They turn correctly when using the arrows on the keyboard.It just all of a sudden started happening.

Hello,i don't know is this is the right place to post a question. i have chinese 4060 router, Digital Stepper Driver 1.0-4.5A 18-50VDC for Nema 17, 23, 24 Stepper Motor, Mach3 USB Interface Board. It looks like missing steps on the circular path. I realy dont now how where is the reason for this. I attach file with GCODE and foto of result.Hope som…

I use the probe function for tool touchoff on a Artech router. The tool touches and resets like it's supposed to but Mach disables once it touches so I have to hit the axes limits override button and manually jog it off. The reason we put this controller on was the factory controller wouldn't do an in- program tool change. . .

Is it possible to pause to do a manual tool change mid-job in Mach 4 Hobby and resume the file for the next path?

I am new to Mach 3 and have viewed all the videos on homing my machine. I home in the top right corner and have my readouts set to +0.000 for machine coordinates. From what I’ve seen iin the videos that is what it should be.I have entered my machine size in the Homing/Limits config. My soft limits button lights when I activate it but when I try to…

HELP I have downloaded mach3 on to my computer with ( OS windows 7 64 bit duel processor 8 gb ram ) no problems , the problem i have is when i click on the desktop icon it take 3 to 4 mins to load mach 3 and see the screen

Hi All.I'm completely new to Mach4.I'm currently using Linuxcnc to operate my CNC Router.My question is can I use my current hardware setup and switch to Mach4.I'm using a industrial PC with a mesa 6i25 parallel board connected to a Mesa 7i76 controller board.I also have a 7i77 6 axis Analog Servo Board connected to the 7i76.Will this setup work wi…

I have the Pokeys57cnc installed and running. I am trying to set soft limits and limit switches. Yesterday when I left for the day the jogging was working with a few problems of which I will detail. When I press the left arrow the Z axis moves about an inch left and stops. The right arrow moves it to the right and trips the limit switch and I have…

WHY is this and how to fix this?

HiMack3 and Spindle Problem.I am not sure if this is the right place for my problem but I have no idea whereelse to try.I have a 3040 s Chinese Router and Milling machine purchased in 2011 it works all right except that the original spindle motor is faulty and needs replacement. I have not been able to find a replacement after many hours of searchi…

starts at 2000 steps z will change it self to 8000 to 10000 by end.Changed bob and stepper driver.any suggestions

Every day I am busy loading a file created in Fusion 360 Turning into Mach4 Lathe. I can't get it done to get a rapid speed in Mach4 lathe. The cutting speed and the rappid speed are done at the speed of cutting speed. I am not getting rapid speed to go to the next cutting speed depth.What's wrong? (see attached g code file)

Hello,I have been running the mach 3 program for several months with no problems. Until today.The only thing that has been different is that the programs I wrote yesterday somehow started getting saved in the Mach 3program folder. I wrote 4 new programs and again,somehow, they began to save in the Mach 3 program file.I didn't pay much attention bec…

keep getting this on all files i load

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…

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.

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…

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.

Do you need a VFD Inverter to run a Spindle Motor with Mach3 on a 3040t CNC?

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

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..;

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.