These tutorials are, by far, some of the best I have found to date. Thank you sir, for taking the time to make these tutorials and supplying the script files.
Hi, many thanks for your script, it is very usefull. I have the same version for mach3 as you have, but had one problem. When running the X- or Y- script it gave back a DRO that was multiplied with 10000. The Y+ and X+ worked fine. It was solved bij getting the negative number diffrent. doesn't make sennse to me, but it worked. Perhaps it can help other people if the get the same results. (at least it seems to work in my case) Changed : SetOemDRO(801, "-" &VarStandOff + VarGageThick + (VarProbeDia/2)) 'SET Y DRO To : SetOemDRO(801, -1 * VarStandOff + VarGageThick + (VarProbeDia/2)) 'SET Y DRO
Thanks for letting others know. I can see how your edit works, I'm just now sure why on some systems the original programming doesn't. Out of curiosity, are you using a USB connected system?
i have a big problem... And i think that is from the chinese driver... If i run the script manually... I get the correct position of X center.. X=0.0000 If i run the script by the program.. I have values: X-5.6984 or X-8.7765 And not centered... Bad luck on buy that chinese usb motion control...
Awesome and humorous tutorial. This should get me on my way as a newbie to cnc. Thanks a great deal. And keep up the great job of providing these videos.
Thank you Charlie, I have used both your probe scripts on my USB controlled router, I set the Z probe a earlier on in the year. and now the XY probe All working straight out of your script. With all the programming you have done, I very much appreaciate you sharing your knowledge with us, you have taken my experience with CNC's to the next level, TIp my hat to you.
Hello Charlie, I tried your script with a 6040 Router from ChinaCNCZone. This has a USB controller and none of your script work or some partially worked but then I could not repeat the results more than once. In addition I got many errors. In particular, when I run the edge finder I get " Maximum travel reached...." which I tried multiple distance but still the error pops up. but this error in not consistent and once or twice I was able to succeed but they the DRO was not peftectly zero after the measurement, but x was +12 microns and Y +19 microns on the display. but after I was not able to measure it anymore. The error keeps coming back. For the " external center finder" I get the same error right after the probe touches the first side. Once I was able to touch one side and when the probe went to the other side it stopped giving me an ( Hope I remember correctly 322). For the "internal center finder" in a circle ( i checked the circle option) the probe touches one side, goes rapid in the starting point, moves to the other side and after it touches goes rapid back to the opposite diameter and it stops with an error "error on line 277 -Internal error . In addition a couple of times once it stopped, the machine started moving again on its own with no reason. fortunately at very low speed......it is scary and fortunately I used foam with aluminium tape to test all the options. Unfortunately nothing works or is extremely inconsistent and dangerous to test on real parts. I hope you can find the magic solution for this. Thanks a lot for your hard work.
In the 'External Center ' dialog, make sure the Safety Gap field has a period (.) in it instead of a comma (,) before pressing 'OK'. This should take care of it.
I have to say, you make the Best Mach 3 videos I have found so far as far as explaining how to use the scripts in the touch probe. do you have a patreon? and I love the humor
Heeej Charlie. I have to thank you because your video's had me really going. I learned alot from you. I do hope that you consider to come back to the youtube soon. And I wish you the best of luck, Good fortune and most of all GOOD HEALTH. GOOD LUCK......:)
After lot of experimenting and debuging script I found reason "Type mismatch" error. In regional settings of Windows you must set Dot . for Decimal separator instead of comma , and set Comma , as thousand separator.
ok, wow, thanks for that. I would have never thought about it. Now i only have some homing issue left. The external surch seems after 1 x find to run of to home itself...
Thank you Sir! Laughing of your own mistakes is so refreshing... Made me get through my last Sunday crash, when I forgot I was zeroing the part on WCS10 and CAM job was set to run on WCS1 🤭😅
Here are links to the script files that Charlie sent me by email. hope this helps. megaupload.nz/U9647am1be/XY_TOUCH_SCRIPTS_zip megaupload.nz/d17070m8b3/Z_TOUCH_V11_zip
Kind regards from Colombia. Links are currently down. Could you share the documentation and files again? Thanks for your support and answer. Blessings in these difficult times.
@@jaimevillada9150 I'm probably not going to be at work for the next few months, so you got lucky that I saved the scripts in a shared folder! There's even a script there that I changed to work with the chinese CNC machine we got at work, might come in handy for you too! www.dropbox.com/s/dpog5be25sk1d32/xy_touch_scripts%20%26%20z_touch_v11%20cnc%20mach3%20scripts.zip?dl=0
HI! Charlie. Thanks for your Script you send me yesterday. But i used the External Center script it shows an error: "109 - type mismatch ". And when i used Center Internal - Script it work not corect. When tracking along the x axis or y axis it only touches once. I use mach 3 Version R3.043.066 as you said. Can you can help. Thanks you again!
I have two problems. When I measure positive values it displays them correctly (example 3.5000) and when I measure negative values it displays with commas after tenths (example 35.0000). The second issue is whether I can make changes to SCRIPT to not always replace the comma in the Safety Gap. I would be grateful for help. Thank you.
Incredibly well explained. Tried several scripts from others, but yours works perfectly. Except "center internal" returns an error on line 115. Probably my mistake, will try again later. greetings from Belgium (Hellhole ....;)) I Have you deposited a present. greetings and thanks thick thumb
Have to give a Huge shout out to this channel. This guy knows his stuff !!. The scrips he writes are on point!! they are the leader in today's market!!. The video edition and editing are cutting edge. This channel is a must for every DIY UA-camr with a CNC Machine !! Hit that Subscribe Button, Tell your friends. Two Thumps up !!
My spindle came already isolated, possibly because it's a DC brushless motor. That's my guess anyway. Others with your issue have made isolating probes or isolating plastic sleeves for their spindles specifically for probing.
Your videos are the best I have seen on UA-cam 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!
i have found this instruction Video as blind Chance. i have downloaded the scripts and entered them in my mach3. i pimped them with my Settings and with german info notes in the scripts. it's working great. thank you very much!
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
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.
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 UA-cam that use Mach3 and have bigger machines and are running much longer programs than myself. Sorry I don't have more information for you.
Hi Charlie. Quickly I've got --- Much, a c10 ver8.3 Bob, a Drewtronics s5000LED probe. What terminals do I need to hook up to on the c10 board. My guess is 5 V on the input strip and #10 terminal. I know this is very rudimentary but I just wanted tobe sure. My machine runs flawless and don't want to hurt it. Thanks
Hi Charlie; Your tutorials and scripts are out standing. I installed your (X/Y) edge/center program and I have an problem I hope you can help me with. When running the script to find center of part my system will find (X-) side then move to the (X+) side, drops down then move in the (X+) direction instead of moving to (X-) to find edge of the part. I’m running Mach 3 Ver R3.041 Thank:
Hello Larry. Thank you for the compliments. Since you're using an older version of Mach3, we may have to customize the script. Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and tell me which Revision of the script you are having issues with.
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)
Hi Charlie, best work is yours automated tool setting. I am beginner in that world, can I have your good scripts for update my selfmade cnc ? Thanks. Best regards
Hi Charlie I’m quite new to Mach3 but I’ve managed to download and change the background and scripts everything is working fine apart from the external centre finder no matter what number I enter for how far to travel past the size of part I’ve entered it travel’s about 3” past both X and Y and I can’t seem to fix it can you advise please?
One problem i had was that my z was going down for some reason or because i'm stupid, so i replaced the line with G91 Z15 . Another problem i have is that i always get "Maximum Travel Reached. Reposition X Axis Closer To Part And Try Again" so i removed that if statement , Another problem i have is that even if set Span to any number , the tool moves until touches the probe then it pushes into it faster a few mm more , after that it goes to the other side but it goes too far away . Is very weird ,maybe i'm doing all wrong....
I have never found it useful to use a probe, it takes too long. I just jog to the zero position, zero Mach3, and you're ready to go. Why is probing useful?
Its usefulness depends on what you're trying to accomplish, really. Yes, it does take a bit of time, especially if not necessary. Sometimes eyeballing is all that is required for a job. Other times, jobs require more accuracy. In the case of my X/Y scripts here, you can accurately define edge zero, corner zero, part center, hole center. They can also measure a hole's average diameter and its X/Y out of roundness along with measuring internal and external span widths. Of course, not everyone will need these tools. Nonetheless, to me, that's why probing is useful. :)
thaks for the great video. though i have a problem. when i use the external center finder my routerbit wont finish above the center but just on the edge of the center. what could the reason be? (note...yes i have filled in the probe diamater an d i checked calibration.....) (note2... ihad the same with my z-height probe. i had to fill in 'wrong' numbers to receive it works correctly)
Stephan, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and tell me which revision of the scripts you are having issues with. Also tell me which variables you had to fudge.
Fantastic Job! Very entertaining and informative video. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it and the scripts! You're awesome! These worked perfectly for my machine. You saved me so much headache. I am using a Gecko G540 controller and these work very well. Thank You
Where have you been all my CBC life. You make it so easy to understand and to share your script is a real bonus. Thanks very much. Don’t suppose you have a scrip or screenset for an ATC? This is my next big hurdle. Thanks, Dean. P.s. I haven’t tried to download the files yet but will try tomorrow. I see some people have had problems.
Unfortunately there are no good instructions to setup usb for first time homing setup. Dont seem to be any way to zero machine coordinates. Cant find an edge if you cant find home. I run all axes to the switch and when it activates each switch I back off until it is no longer activated and set soft limits and home. Continue for all axes and then I need to zero there but no way to zero DRO/machine coordinates. Seems to me that that for newbie one of the most elemental settings on any cnc machine would be to keep your drive components in the workspace. Pardon my ignorance but how do you zero machine coordinants? Ive gone to settings and tried zero from there but it always puts some value there other than zero. WTF?
About your Machine Homing... When you activate the home switches, do the “Home” LEDs light up on the Diagnostics screen (M1Home, M2Home, M3Home)? What happens when you press the “REF ALL HOME” button on the Program Run screen? If you can't figure out what is going on, it's still ok to use my scripts. They use Work coordinates. I do recommend turning off the Soft Limits if you cant zero the Machine coordinates though.
Dear sir, I am facing big problem with my Mach3 cnc machine. Here, we face frequent electricity cut off problem. Sometime when electricity cut off, all the X, Y, and Z value in mac3 are changing when restart the machine again. Can not start from the same point where it stopped to work. It wast my expensive wood. I want to start from the same point where it stopped. Is there any solution to solve the problem? Please could you help me to solve the problem?
I have had the same problem with a power outage.. and I've also had my motors bind up and lose position.. I've solved the problem of losing where 0 is on the work piece by incorporating limit switches that I'm also using as home switches.. if you lose the true 0 position some how, for example, power outage or in my case too week of stepper motors, e-stop or when u restart just re-home the machine to 0 by pressing the ref all home button beside the dro's. Machine will go home and re zero, as long as u started cutting with machine zeroed the same way, it'll start back in the same spot. You may have to re zero the work piece but that's as easy as using edge finder again.. hope this makes since..
Hello Sir, great job with those scripts but, unfortunately I can't find them. Is there a procedure to have access and download those sripts. Thanks. Regards
@@sunny5risingThank you for such a quick answer and I've just found them meanwhile. I'm gonna use them with a homemade CNC based on a EC500 ethernet controller. Is there anything I should take care of using those scripts on a ethernet controller? Regards.
hello sir, I'm from Indonesia. Like your video. But I have a problem, can mach3 do TCP (Tool Center Point) ? Can you help me ? Please make a detailed explanation video like you usually explain. Thank you
Charlie or anyone I am running in to problems running your scripts. I am using windows 7 pro usb to tz7 tc50 controller with mach3 r3.043.066 in auto zero tool. I touch the touch plate and it stops then backs up to the home switch, when I hit go to zero it moves down but not to the top of the part. on auto x+ , x-, y+, and y- buttons the probe reaches the probe the I get an error that I reached the max travel and it stop right there. Do I have a setting set wrong in mach3 that would cause this issue? any help would be appreciated as I am new to mach3.
Hi Mr. Charlie, First of all thanks for your script and your effort. i am using Mach3 with usb control. unfortunately facing problem in probing. when i take external center x ,y After the probe touches the work piece, probe is moving towards x machine zero and continuing the probe activity. please help me. thanks in advance
im making an marble cutting and designing machine. using mach3 card. its actually my FYP. i am supposed to make it detect z axixs and x,y axix by its self. can u help me how to do it. and with other stuff is possible.
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.
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.
hello, i used china board and your codes did not working. it is because used of getvar. however could you tell me why you check by getvar and not used getOemDRO? and are you plan to create script with set length tool after changing tool? do you have video about this if you already create one?
I am having a problem with internal center script. Probe moves toward x+ normally until prob touches the part. Then it returns fast but does not slow down and moves fast toward x- until i have to hit e-stop. I am using mach3.r3.43.62 . What could be the issue?
Can you help , I have the usb Board and when o connected the probe and activate the pin , it didn’t work and when I connected and activated the limit switches the motors stopped working even when I removed the wires from board and deactivated the pins
Starfield like in the milky way. Charley im running the script with the 3020usb mdk2 bob and the escape on keyboard function to terminate the script works only after it touches the ground on touchplate. The message listener reads "Esc or stop terminating script" My other usb maching stops immediately. Thanku for your energy on these videos! Atta boy starman!
this is to find the tool setup i guess.. but it would be nice to see a vid how to tell mach3 how my stock is orientated. now i just guessing by jogging to the corners, but it must be a bat to measure this in mach3.
I tried this on my machine and got a few errors on Mach3 v3.041. After reverse engineering the whole script I found out all I had to do was change my VarStandOff, VarGageThick and VarProbeDia to whole numbers, as "VCATCH" was returning the operation between these variables with a decimal point and mach3 apparently didn't know how to input decimal values into my xyz coordinates, the first time I tried it I got -28715 or something like that, good thing I have limit switches, cuz I sent it g0x0y0 before checking where the machine thought it was. I guess it could be easily fixed if you don't have a whole number diameter probe, but I don't want to read through VB script or Mach3 documentation right now. Thanks for sharing, Charlie!
I am having problems getting access to your scripts, filedrppper is blocking me. I changed permissions but still blocking me. any other way to access your scripts?
Works great, but only if the "point comma" settings are put the american way ( so e.g. language Dutch + Belgian regional settings in Windows don't work! ). How could Charlie forget about that ;-))))
Thank you Charlie for excellent video and scripts. Everything is working fine. But I have persistent problem with the script of external center. - Error on line xxx - Type mismatch -. I do not see any dot, instead of the comma. Or maybe I m looking on the wrong place. Can you please help my. Thanks. Bojan
Yeah, I think it has something to do with the country code standards. Think I can re- code that section to take care of that. You up for testing the new code when I get it done?
Great couple of videos! But there seems to be a bug in the Circle calculations for Diameter... In both Unit cases The code should be: VarSpanDia = Format((VarSpanX + VarSpanY)/2, "##0.000") 'CALCULATE DIAMETER another set of parentheses need to encompass the (VarSpanX + VarSpanY) before the division. Case 0 'BOTH Select Case GetParam("Units") 'SET INFORMATION FOR STATUS LINE DISPLAY Case 0 'MM VarSpanDia = Format(VarSpanX + VarSpanY/2,"##0.000") 'CALCULATE MM DIAMETER VarSpanDiff = Format(VarSpanX - VarSpanY,"##0.000") 'CALCULATE SPAN DIFFERENCE Case 1 'INCH VarSpanDia = Format(VarSpanX + VarSpanY/2,"##0.0000") 'CALCULATE INCH DIAMETER VarSpanDiff = Format(VarSpanX - VarSpanY,"##0.0000") 'CALCULATE SPAN DIFFERENCE End Select
Thank you for letting me know about this issue. As you stated, a bug is present in the calculation. I did some testing and can't believe I didn't catch it before. Thankfully, this is the only version with the issue. It has now been fixed and uploaded in the new zip file XY_TOUCH_SCRIPTS_2b (link in description). The new Internal Center script is Rev15b. Though I repaired the calculation differently than you did, I thank you for your input.
Do you mean setting Machine Coordinates through this code? This code sets Work Coordinates (work offset). On my machine, I set the Machine Coordinates through the "Ref All Home" button before running these scripts.
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
Hi Charlie. My point for commenting was the version of Mach3 here. I have Version R3.043.062 licenced. You show ..066. According to the Mach3 changelog there is no such thing. Whats up? Utmost respect, Chris
Yes, I noticed also that the change log doesn't show 066. Not sure why. I downloaded 066 several years ago as the standard download from the Mach3 website. My understanding is that it was determined that 062 was more stable for the majority of users, so now when you download Mach3, it will be 062. Not at all sure what the differences are, but to this day I haven't had any problems with my 066.
ПРИВЕТСТВУЮ получился у вас у меня никак?можете поделиться как сделали ?У меня вообще фотки не те каторые я заменил все также как на дефолте ничего не поменялся хотя я закинул в папку как на видео...есть у меня вац ап можете мне подробне отписать что как ?? если не трудно будет реально нужна помощь... за ранее благодарю
Hi Charlie, Thanks and Thanks, Many many thanks I would say it was full helpless from his side and I'm very impressed about his engagement. Many, many THANKS to Charlie! Great work. God bless you
Hi Charlie. Good news! Your script works beautifully with an Ethernet connected machine! One question though, on the “offset” page, do I need to enter any figure in the Z offset? The thickness of my touch plate for example? Or, do I just leave it on zero? Thanks, you are a star! David
David, Excellent! Glad it worked out. You do not need to add anything on the Offsets screen for Z when using my Z script. My XY scripts do use that DRO field only if you want to use a different "Gage Thickness" other than the Default you set in the XY scripts. That "Set Z" button is only used if you want to use Mach3's default action with setting Z.
These tutorials are, by far, some of the best I have found to date. Thank you sir, for taking the time to make these tutorials and supplying the script files.
Glad you enjoyed them, and thanks for the compliments.
Will this work for USB type of connection running on MACH3? Your machine demo is using those pararrel port printer connections.
Some folks have no issues with the USB, others do.
Thx a lot!
Very Welcome!
Hi, many thanks for your script, it is very usefull. I have the same version for mach3 as you have, but had one problem. When running the X- or Y- script it gave back a DRO that was multiplied with 10000. The Y+ and X+ worked fine.
It was solved bij getting the negative number diffrent. doesn't make sennse to me, but it worked. Perhaps it can help other people if the get the same results. (at least it seems to work in my case)
Changed : SetOemDRO(801, "-" &VarStandOff + VarGageThick + (VarProbeDia/2)) 'SET Y DRO
To : SetOemDRO(801, -1 * VarStandOff + VarGageThick + (VarProbeDia/2)) 'SET Y DRO
Thanks for letting others know. I can see how your edit works, I'm just now sure why on some systems the original programming doesn't. Out of curiosity, are you using a USB connected system?
i have a big problem...
And i think that is from the chinese driver...
If i run the script manually...
I get the correct position of X center..
X=0.0000
If i run the script by the program..
I have values:
X-5.6984
or
X-8.7765
And not centered...
Bad luck on buy that chinese usb motion control...
is not chinese machine the problem man! if you write x10 y10 z10 work?
@@Dark_Phoinix Hi could you explain more about that? i have issues also, all the scripts :(
Awesome and humorous tutorial. This should get me on my way as a newbie to cnc. Thanks a great deal. And keep up the great job of providing these videos.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you Charlie,
I have used both your probe scripts on my USB controlled router, I set the Z probe a earlier on in the year.
and now the XY probe All working straight out of your script. With all the programming you have done, I very much appreaciate you sharing your knowledge with us, you have taken my experience with CNC's to the next level, TIp my hat to you.
Very welcome.
Hello Charlie,
I tried your script with a 6040 Router from ChinaCNCZone. This has a USB controller and none of your script work or some partially worked but then I could not repeat the results more than once. In addition I got many errors. In particular, when I run the edge finder I get " Maximum travel reached...." which I tried multiple distance but still the error pops up. but this error in not consistent and once or twice I was able to succeed but they the DRO was not peftectly zero after the measurement, but x was +12 microns and Y +19 microns on the display. but after I was not able to measure it anymore. The error keeps coming back.
For the " external center finder" I get the same error right after the probe touches the first side. Once I was able to touch one side and when the probe went to the other side it stopped giving me an ( Hope I remember correctly 322).
For the "internal center finder" in a circle ( i checked the circle option) the probe touches one side, goes rapid in the starting point, moves to the other side and after it touches goes rapid back to the opposite diameter and it stops with an error "error on line 277 -Internal error .
In addition a couple of times once it stopped, the machine started moving again on its own with no reason. fortunately at very low speed......it is scary and fortunately I used foam with aluminium tape to test all the options.
Unfortunately nothing works or is extremely inconsistent and dangerous to test on real parts.
I hope you can find the magic solution for this.
Thanks a lot for your hard work.
Awesome work.Thnks!I run with usb and all is ok except for the external center that i get a error on line:109-Type mismach.I really have no idea why
In the 'External Center ' dialog, make sure the Safety Gap field has a period (.) in it instead of a comma (,) before pressing 'OK'. This should take care of it.
Yes that did the trick.Now everything works great.Thnk you very much
I have to say, you make the Best Mach 3 videos I have found so far as far as explaining how to use the scripts in the touch probe. do you have a patreon? and I love the humor
Thanks for the compliments, Gerry. No, I haven't set patreon up yet.
hi, your viedeos is helbful. A Question? Can you post a auto tool setting with fix position z toll length?
thanks
Is possible to make a macro finding edges/center in misalignment angle of the piece to cut?
Like this video:
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Heeej Charlie. I have to thank you because your video's had me really going. I learned alot from you. I do hope that you consider to come back to the youtube soon. And I wish you the best of luck, Good fortune and most of all GOOD HEALTH. GOOD LUCK......:)
After lot of experimenting and debuging script I found reason "Type mismatch" error. In regional settings of Windows you must set Dot . for Decimal separator instead of comma , and set Comma , as thousand separator.
post the result please
or you can put manually x.xxx ! thanks for help
ok, wow, thanks for that. I would have never thought about it. Now i only have some homing issue left. The external surch seems after 1 x find to run of to home itself...
Thanks for the help. Changed the comma to a dot. Everything was earned like a clock.
Thank you Sir!
Laughing of your own mistakes is so refreshing...
Made me get through my last Sunday crash, when I forgot I was zeroing the part on WCS10 and CAM job was set to run on WCS1 🤭😅
Here are links to the script files that Charlie sent me by email. hope this helps.
megaupload.nz/U9647am1be/XY_TOUCH_SCRIPTS_zip
megaupload.nz/d17070m8b3/Z_TOUCH_V11_zip
Kind regards from Colombia.
Links are currently down.
Could you share the documentation and files again?
Thanks for your support and answer.
Blessings in these difficult times.
@@jaimevillada9150 I'm probably not going to be at work for the next few months, so you got lucky that I saved the scripts in a shared folder! There's even a script there that I changed to work with the chinese CNC machine we got at work, might come in handy for you too!
www.dropbox.com/s/dpog5be25sk1d32/xy_touch_scripts%20%26%20z_touch_v11%20cnc%20mach3%20scripts.zip?dl=0
@@shacharliberman5084 Muchas gracias por todo su apoyo.
Desde Colombia, bendiciones de salud en estos tiempos difíciles.
@@@shacharliberman5084 Thanks Shachar! Really appreciate the link!
Thanku Charlie it works with usb
HI! Charlie. Thanks for your Script you send me yesterday. But i used the External Center script it shows an error: "109 - type mismatch ". And when i used Center Internal - Script it work not corect. When tracking along the x axis or y axis it only touches once. I use mach 3 Version R3.043.066 as you said. Can you can help. Thanks you again!
I have the same issue.. But if i change the valor of the SafetyGap for other value
It work..
I have two problems. When I measure positive values it displays them correctly (example 3.5000) and when I measure negative values it displays with commas after tenths (example 35.0000). The second issue is whether I can make changes to SCRIPT to not always replace the comma in the Safety Gap. I would be grateful for help. Thank you.
Same problem. But i get -35000.0 instead of 3.5000.
Factor of thousand.. don't get it
Incredibly well explained.
Tried several scripts from others, but yours works perfectly.
Except "center internal" returns an error on line 115.
Probably my mistake, will try again later.
greetings from Belgium (Hellhole ....;))
I Have you deposited a present.
greetings and thanks
thick thumb
If you still have issues with the script, contact me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and we'll look into it.
Fantastic Job!
Thanks so much for taking the time to make it and the scripts!
You're welcome
internal center button is not available on my mach3, any help would be appreciated
Watched more than 20 videos and no one could explain better than you in short amount of time. Thumbs up sir
Have to give a Huge shout out to this channel. This guy knows his stuff !!. The scrips he writes are on point!! they are the leader in today's market!!. The video edition and editing are cutting edge. This channel is a must for every DIY UA-camr with a CNC Machine !! Hit that Subscribe Button, Tell your friends. Two Thumps up !!
Можете скинуть голосовые уведомления как в видео о выполнениях статуса по mach3
Charlie, how did you electrically isolated the spindle from other parts of machine? My spindle is electrically connected with frame. Thank you!
My spindle came already isolated, possibly because it's a DC brushless motor. That's my guess anyway. Others with your issue have made isolating probes or isolating plastic sleeves for their spindles specifically for probing.
Your videos are the best I have seen on UA-cam 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!
Thank you. Hope the scripts help you out.
Good afternoon. Please give a link where you can download the script. Thanks.
There is a link in the video description, also my email if the link doesn't work for you.
Fantastic Job! Very entertaining and informative video. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it and the scripts!
i have found this instruction Video as blind Chance. i have downloaded the scripts and entered them in my mach3. i pimped them with my Settings and with german info notes in the scripts. it's working great. thank you very much!
Mr Charlie, thank you very much. I admire your work and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Greetings and good health
Thanks Charlie, Very cool way finding zero, also it works perfect with USB controller.
Thank you for that.
you have mod the script?
Error line 190 mismatch .. when im test external center .. how to solution ?? Thanks
yes this script is wrong need to insert the value with dots manually ... you found 6,0 you need to put 6.0 but is very dangerous this script !!!
All scripts work on my starmacnc 6060 with Ethernet connection. Thanks!
Excellent! Thank you.
also works with Pokeys 57cnc
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
Hello, I can email you edited scripts. Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and explain your exact issue. Any screenshots would be a big help.
correction...its 0.030 not .3.....on the flex
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.
Hello, you are n. 1 !!!! Excelent video with explication.... EXTREME HEPLP for me!
Thank you. Enjoy the scripts!
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 UA-cam that use Mach3 and have bigger machines and are running much longer programs than myself. Sorry I don't have more information for you.
Hi Charlie. Quickly I've got --- Much, a c10 ver8.3 Bob, a Drewtronics s5000LED probe. What terminals do I need to hook up to on the c10 board. My guess is 5 V on the input strip and #10 terminal. I know this is very rudimentary but I just wanted tobe sure. My machine runs flawless and don't want to hurt it. Thanks
Hello Eric. I have not used that board, so I cannot verify if that is correct or not.
Hi Charlie; Your tutorials and scripts are out standing. I installed your (X/Y) edge/center program and I have an problem I hope you can help me with. When running the script to find center of part my system will find (X-) side then move to the (X+) side, drops down then move in the (X+) direction instead of moving to (X-) to find edge of the part. I’m running Mach 3 Ver R3.041
Thank:
Hello Larry. Thank you for the compliments. Since you're using an older version of Mach3, we may have to customize the script. Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and tell me which Revision of the script you are having issues with.
Anyway to make the script find the x and y with one click?
Absolutely, I just didn't focus on that when writing the scripts.
I get troubel with exrenal center with LPT mach3. "Error on line: 115 - Type Mismatch. Can you help me?
email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send an edited version to try.
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)
Not quite sure. I'd have to learn about it and experiment with it.
hello! thank you for the scripts, but where can i find ToolCompleteSND1.wav????
You're welcome. The audio file can be found in the ZIP file for the Z-Script. ua-cam.com/video/tvV2Vmrxarc/v-deo.html
I have problem with negative scripts. The positive scrips working. "Error on line:136-Type mismatch"
Can you help me?
(My Mach version is R3.043.066)
The problem was the "." and ",". This is regional settings in Windows.
Hi Charlie, best work is yours automated tool setting. I am beginner in that world, can I have your good scripts for update my selfmade cnc ? Thanks. Best regards
Hello. Yes, the link for the scripts are in the video description.
Hello, I want to implement that nice system in lathe mach3.
can you help me?
I can try to help. Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com
Hi Charlie I’m quite new to Mach3 but I’ve managed to download and change the background and scripts everything is working fine apart from the external centre finder no matter what number I enter for how far to travel past the size of part I’ve entered it travel’s about 3” past both X and Y and I can’t seem to fix it can you advise please?
Hello neil, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com . If possible, also send a short video of the issue.
One problem i had was that my z was going down for some reason or because i'm stupid, so i replaced the line with G91 Z15 .
Another problem i have is that i always get "Maximum Travel Reached. Reposition X Axis Closer To Part And Try Again" so i removed that if statement ,
Another problem i have is that even if set Span to any number , the tool moves until touches the probe then it pushes into it faster a few mm more , after that it goes to the other side but it goes too far away .
Is very weird ,maybe i'm doing all wrong....
Dan, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send you another script to try.
I have never found it useful to use a probe, it takes too long. I just jog to the zero position, zero Mach3, and you're ready to go. Why is probing useful?
Its usefulness depends on what you're trying to accomplish, really. Yes, it does take a bit of time, especially if not necessary. Sometimes eyeballing is all that is required for a job. Other times, jobs require more accuracy. In the case of my X/Y scripts here, you can accurately define edge zero, corner zero, part center, hole center. They can also measure a hole's average diameter and its X/Y out of roundness along with measuring internal and external span widths. Of course, not everyone will need these tools. Nonetheless, to me, that's why probing is useful. :)
thaks for the great video. though i have a problem. when i use the external center finder my routerbit wont finish above the center but just on the edge of the center. what could the reason be? (note...yes i have filled in the probe diamater an d i checked calibration.....)
(note2... ihad the same with my z-height probe. i had to fill in 'wrong' numbers to receive it works correctly)
Stephan, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and tell me which revision of the scripts you are having issues with. Also tell me which variables you had to fudge.
Fantastic Job! Very entertaining and informative video. Thanks so much for taking the time to make it and the scripts! You're awesome! These worked perfectly for my machine. You saved me so much headache. I am using a Gecko G540 controller and these work very well. Thank You
Thank you. Glad there scripts are working for you.
Where have you been all my CBC life. You make it so easy to understand and to share your script is a real bonus. Thanks very much. Don’t suppose you have a scrip or screenset for an ATC? This is my next big hurdle. Thanks, Dean. P.s. I haven’t tried to download the files yet but will try tomorrow. I see some people have had problems.
No, I haven't yet written an ATC script. Started writing a manual tool change script with auto tool setting, but haven't finished it yet.
@@sunny5rising Thanks Charlie, I'll keep a lookout in the future. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Dean
Unfortunately there are no good instructions to setup usb for first time homing setup. Dont seem to be any way to zero machine coordinates. Cant find an edge if you cant find home. I run all axes to the switch and when it activates each switch I back off until it is no longer activated and set soft limits and home. Continue for all axes and then I need to zero there but no way to zero DRO/machine coordinates. Seems to me that that for newbie one of the most elemental settings on any cnc machine would be to keep your drive components in the workspace. Pardon my ignorance but how do you zero machine coordinants? Ive gone to settings and tried zero from there but it always puts some value there other than zero. WTF?
About your Machine Homing... When you activate the home switches, do the “Home” LEDs light up on the Diagnostics screen (M1Home, M2Home, M3Home)? What happens when you press the “REF ALL HOME” button on the Program Run screen?
If you can't figure out what is going on, it's still ok to use my scripts. They use Work coordinates. I do recommend turning off the Soft Limits if you cant zero the Machine coordinates though.
Hi Charlie. Will these scrips work with an Ethernet connected CNC? Thanks.
I'm not 100% sure on that. If you try them, test carefully.
Dear sir, I am facing big problem with my Mach3 cnc machine. Here, we face frequent electricity cut off problem. Sometime when electricity cut off, all the X, Y, and Z value in mac3 are changing when restart the machine again. Can not start from the same point where it stopped to work. It wast my expensive wood. I want to start from the same point where it stopped.
Is there any solution to solve the problem? Please could you help me to solve the problem?
I have had the same problem with a power outage.. and I've also had my motors bind up and lose position.. I've solved the problem of losing where 0 is on the work piece by incorporating limit switches that I'm also using as home switches.. if you lose the true 0 position some how, for example, power outage or in my case too week of stepper motors, e-stop or when u restart just re-home the machine to 0 by pressing the ref all home button beside the dro's. Machine will go home and re zero, as long as u started cutting with machine zeroed the same way, it'll start back in the same spot. You may have to re zero the work piece but that's as easy as using edge finder again.. hope this makes since..
Thank you very much. pls reupload the scripts
Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send the scripts.
Hello Sir, great job with those scripts but, unfortunately I can't find them.
Is there a procedure to have access and download those sripts.
Thanks.
Regards
In the description of the video are links to the files. If you still have issues, you can email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll email them to you.
@@sunny5risingThank you for such a quick answer and I've just found them meanwhile.
I'm gonna use them with a homemade CNC based on a EC500 ethernet controller.
Is there anything I should take care of using those scripts on a ethernet controller?
Regards.
The version marked USB should work fine for you. Do test with loose parts to make sure it works as you expect. If you have issues, you can email me.
hello sir, I'm from Indonesia. Like your video. But I have a problem, can mach3 do TCP (Tool Center Point) ? Can you help me ? Please make a detailed explanation video like you usually explain. Thank you
Charlie or anyone
I am running in to problems running your scripts. I am using windows 7 pro usb to tz7 tc50 controller with mach3 r3.043.066
in auto zero tool. I touch the touch plate and it stops then backs up to the home switch, when I hit go to zero it moves down but not to the top of the part.
on auto x+ , x-, y+, and y- buttons the probe reaches the probe the I get an error that I reached the max travel and it stop right there. Do I have a setting set wrong in mach3 that would cause this issue? any help would be appreciated as I am new to mach3.
Hi Mr. Charlie,
First of all thanks for your script and your effort. i am using Mach3 with usb control. unfortunately facing problem in probing. when i take external center x ,y After the probe touches the work piece, probe is moving towards x machine zero and continuing the probe activity. please help me. thanks in advance
im making an marble cutting and designing machine. using mach3 card. its actually my FYP. i am supposed to make it detect z axixs and x,y axix by its self. can u help me how to do it. and with other stuff is possible.
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.
the edge finder works but the center internal external dont on my usb vevor 3040 cnc
Send me an email sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send you an experimental script to fix this.
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.
Btw, I using a RNR ecomotion USB
Interesting. Thank you for the information.
hello, i used china board and your codes did not working. it is because used of getvar. however could you tell me why you check by getvar and not used getOemDRO? and are you plan to create script with set length tool after changing tool? do you have video about this if you already create one?
I am having a problem with internal center script. Probe moves toward x+ normally until prob touches the part. Then it returns fast but does not slow down and moves fast toward x- until i have to hit e-stop. I am using mach3.r3.43.62 . What could be the issue?
Just wondering would this work with a grbl software like candle?
These scripts are written to work in Mach3. Highly doubt they would work in any other software.
Hello sir,
Please post video for resume job after power loose, mach 3 cnc
Thank you for the request. I have added this to my video list.
Can you help me please.. my problem is error on line 115- type mismatch in the external center….
you need to change the decimal separator from comma to dot in the regional settings
Can you help , I have the usb Board and when o connected the probe and activate the pin , it didn’t work and when I connected and activated the limit switches the motors stopped working even when I removed the wires from board and deactivated the pins
I have a usb connected machine Can you help me on finding a tool zero script for it. my tool zero doesnt show pins under mach 3
Esa el la mejor risa de internet CNC, gracias por compartir.
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
how can I get the zip file "XY_TOUTCH_SCRIPTS.zip", the page you show in this vedio is gone!
please for ask ,i connect with link dowload but dont see link dowload sent for my email,thank
Can you also tell us how to set probe wires from mach3 breakout board cnc 5 axis
Starfield like in the milky way.
Charley im running the script with the 3020usb mdk2 bob and the escape on keyboard function to terminate the script works only after it touches the ground on touchplate. The message listener reads
"Esc or stop terminating script"
My other usb maching stops immediately.
Thanku for your energy on these videos!
Atta boy starman!
VERY good Video. I want to try this but I am having no luck getting the download zip. Download link is not being sent to my Email.
this is to find the tool setup i guess.. but it would be nice to see a vid how to tell mach3 how my stock is orientated. now i just guessing by jogging to the corners, but it must be a bat to measure this in mach3.
Great job . where i find scripts . ....many thanks
brilliant tutorial Charlie
Is there anyway that can get it to run on mach3 turn. it it runs ok but will not stop on contact with the part
I tried this on my machine and got a few errors on Mach3 v3.041. After reverse engineering the whole script I found out all I had to do was change my VarStandOff, VarGageThick and VarProbeDia to whole numbers, as "VCATCH" was returning the operation between these variables with a decimal point and mach3 apparently didn't know how to input decimal values into my xyz coordinates, the first time I tried it I got -28715 or something like that, good thing I have limit switches, cuz I sent it g0x0y0 before checking where the machine thought it was. I guess it could be easily fixed if you don't have a whole number diameter probe, but I don't want to read through VB script or Mach3 documentation right now. Thanks for sharing, Charlie!
Thank you. Sorry you had those issues, but glad you got it figured out.
Fantastic! Thank you very much! Subscribed!
Please give me a download link, I can't download it.
I am having problems getting access to your scripts, filedrppper is blocking me. I changed permissions but still blocking me. any other way to access your scripts?
my M.S. Edge says filedropper is not secure, sound like a website problem
Email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and I'll send the scripts.
Works great, but only if the "point comma" settings are put the american way ( so e.g. language Dutch + Belgian regional settings in Windows don't work! ). How could Charlie forget about that ;-))))
Thank you Charlie for excellent video and scripts.
Everything is working fine. But I have persistent problem with the script of external center. - Error on line xxx - Type mismatch -.
I do not see any dot, instead of the comma. Or maybe I m looking on the wrong place. Can you please help my.
Thanks.
Bojan
You are correct. Make sure the Safety Gap field has a period (.) in it instead of a comma (,). This should take care of it.
@@sunny5rising Now is working perfectly. Thank you once again Charlie.
Greeting from Slovenia
I wish change that in code, in the field if i put (.) it work, i tried to change in code but nothing change
Yeah, I think it has something to do with the country code standards. Think I can re- code that section to take care of that. You up for testing the new code when I get it done?
@@sunny5rising yes i will, i tried to made some mod with no success. Thank you for your grear work
Great couple of videos!
But there seems to be a bug in the Circle calculations for Diameter...
In both Unit cases
The code should be:
VarSpanDia = Format((VarSpanX + VarSpanY)/2, "##0.000") 'CALCULATE DIAMETER
another set of parentheses need to encompass the (VarSpanX + VarSpanY) before the division.
Case 0 'BOTH
Select Case GetParam("Units") 'SET INFORMATION FOR STATUS LINE DISPLAY
Case 0 'MM
VarSpanDia = Format(VarSpanX + VarSpanY/2,"##0.000") 'CALCULATE MM DIAMETER
VarSpanDiff = Format(VarSpanX - VarSpanY,"##0.000") 'CALCULATE SPAN DIFFERENCE
Case 1 'INCH
VarSpanDia = Format(VarSpanX + VarSpanY/2,"##0.0000") 'CALCULATE INCH DIAMETER
VarSpanDiff = Format(VarSpanX - VarSpanY,"##0.0000") 'CALCULATE SPAN DIFFERENCE
End Select
Thank you for letting me know about this issue. As you stated, a bug is present in the calculation. I did some testing and can't believe I didn't catch it before. Thankfully, this is the only version with the issue. It has now been fixed and uploaded in the new zip file XY_TOUCH_SCRIPTS_2b (link in description). The new Internal Center script is Rev15b. Though I repaired the calculation differently than you did, I thank you for your input.
Hi, can you set zero machine coordinate?
Do you mean setting Machine Coordinates through this code? This code sets Work Coordinates (work offset). On my machine, I set the Machine Coordinates through the "Ref All Home" button before running these scripts.
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
Combining the solution of the previous comments and setting the gauge to zero it works!
Glad you got it figured out. If you have any more issues, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com
Great video. Thanks for sharing. Will but on mine today. Thank you.
Hi Charlie.
My point for commenting was the version of Mach3 here. I have Version R3.043.062 licenced. You show ..066.
According to the Mach3 changelog there is no such thing. Whats up?
Utmost respect,
Chris
Yes, I noticed also that the change log doesn't show 066. Not sure why. I downloaded 066 several years ago as the standard download from the Mach3 website. My understanding is that it was determined that 062 was more stable for the majority of users, so now when you download Mach3, it will be 062. Not at all sure what the differences are, but to this day I haven't had any problems with my 066.
Hi! Can you help me? Using External Center button, i have an error on line: 115 - Type mismatch.
Before you click "OK" in the External Center dialog box, make sure the "Safety Gap" field has a decimal (.) instead of a comma (,)
ПРИВЕТСТВУЮ получился у вас у меня никак?можете поделиться как сделали ?У меня вообще фотки не те каторые я заменил все также как на дефолте ничего не поменялся хотя я закинул в папку как на видео...есть у меня вац ап можете мне подробне отписать что как ?? если не трудно будет реально нужна помощь... за ранее благодарю
Hi Charlie,
Thanks and Thanks, Many many thanks I would say it was full helpless from his side and I'm very impressed about his engagement. Many, many THANKS to Charlie! Great work.
God bless you
excellent, thanks very good video and very clear instructions
Hi Charlie. Good news! Your script works beautifully with an Ethernet connected machine! One question though, on the “offset” page, do I need to enter any figure in the Z offset? The thickness of my touch plate for example? Or, do I just leave it on zero? Thanks, you are a star! David
David, Excellent! Glad it worked out. You do not need to add anything on the Offsets screen for Z when using my Z script. My XY scripts do use that DRO field only if you want to use a different "Gage Thickness" other than the Default you set in the XY scripts. That "Set Z" button is only used if you want to use Mach3's default action with setting Z.
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Error on line 115 center external script. :
Did you get the issue solved? If not, email me at sunny5rise@gmail.com and we'll work it out.