Axis resolution.
Axis resolution.
Hello, can anyone explain how to adjust z axis using Mach2. When I zero z on table and tell it to move 1 inch, it moves approximately 0.60. I have 1000 steps and that is about all I know about it. Can anyone help. Thanks.
Re: Axis resolution.
hi customcnc
greetings on the forum..
you need to calculate the steps per unit...
with an example,
your screw is 5 turn per inch (lead)
your motor turn 1 times with 1000 steps..
so, for 1 inch need to turn your screw 5x1000
this number you need to set in in the axis settings... after you set click on save axis settings
viktor
greetings on the forum..
you need to calculate the steps per unit...
with an example,
your screw is 5 turn per inch (lead)
your motor turn 1 times with 1000 steps..
so, for 1 inch need to turn your screw 5x1000
this number you need to set in in the axis settings... after you set click on save axis settings
viktor
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Re: Axis resolution.
Hello,
There is also an Axis Calibration tool in Mach that will help you calibrate each of your axis. Click the 'Settings' tab and just above the big red Reset button you should find the Axis Calibration tool. Click that button and then select the axis you want to calibrate, key in a desired distance to move the axis and click the OK button... the axis will move the distance keyed into the box and you need to take the actual measurement of how far it really moved. Mach will prompt you for this information and will calculate the required change to compensate for the difference between the distance keyed in and the actual distance traveled. Try it again and verify that the change has corrected the current axis and change again until you get accurate traveled distances for your axis. It is fairly user friendly and if should be a lot easier that calculating the factor for each axis. I hope this helps!
There is also an Axis Calibration tool in Mach that will help you calibrate each of your axis. Click the 'Settings' tab and just above the big red Reset button you should find the Axis Calibration tool. Click that button and then select the axis you want to calibrate, key in a desired distance to move the axis and click the OK button... the axis will move the distance keyed into the box and you need to take the actual measurement of how far it really moved. Mach will prompt you for this information and will calculate the required change to compensate for the difference between the distance keyed in and the actual distance traveled. Try it again and verify that the change has corrected the current axis and change again until you get accurate traveled distances for your axis. It is fairly user friendly and if should be a lot easier that calculating the factor for each axis. I hope this helps!
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Re: Axis resolution.
Wes,
I just got off the phone with this fellow and he is running mach2. I was trying to run him through that set up but that button is not on the mach2 version.
Do you know how it is done in mach 2??
Thanks
Nick
I just got off the phone with this fellow and he is running mach2. I was trying to run him through that set up but that button is not on the mach2 version.
Do you know how it is done in mach 2??
Thanks
Nick
Re: Axis resolution.
it looks simpler to use the "calibrating" function... however the calculation more precise, what is the purpose it..
the documentation also suggest it..
with calibration, he might set an exist backlash in the steps, and by this an inlaywork might wont work out...
http://www.machsupport.com/docs/Mach2Mill_6.11.pdf
also, mach users are entitled for the free upgrade, as artsoft, (maker of mach3) states on their website...
same password will work with both version...
viktor
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the calibrating migh be a help with rack and pinion, where manufacturers not always keep the moduls, or using compensated gears..
i think you wont go wrong if you download the mach3... also more users for...
the documentation also suggest it..
with calibration, he might set an exist backlash in the steps, and by this an inlaywork might wont work out...
http://www.machsupport.com/docs/Mach2Mill_6.11.pdf
also, mach users are entitled for the free upgrade, as artsoft, (maker of mach3) states on their website...
same password will work with both version...
viktor
edit
the calibrating migh be a help with rack and pinion, where manufacturers not always keep the moduls, or using compensated gears..
i think you wont go wrong if you download the mach3... also more users for...
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Re: Axis resolution.
Hello,
I agree with Viktor, you might be better off to download the newer version and give it a try. I am not using the newest version but I do use Mach3 so sorry for offering invalid information for use with Mach2.
I agree with Viktor, you might be better off to download the newer version and give it a try. I am not using the newest version but I do use Mach3 so sorry for offering invalid information for use with Mach2.
Re: Axis resolution.
That is what he was going to do.
If he calls back in the am and I'm not off to soccer with the kids I will walk him through the steps in mach3 to set his resolution.
HOW YOU BEEN WES AND VIKTOR???
Best,
Nick
If he calls back in the am and I'm not off to soccer with the kids I will walk him through the steps in mach3 to set his resolution.
HOW YOU BEEN WES AND VIKTOR???
Best,
Nick
Re: Axis resolution.
nick
koszonjuk, mi jol vagyunk
nick we don't know from this side of our computer what's going in the world... so we are guessing only..
anyway nice to see your will for help..
best regard
viktor
ps, you're in america... so no soccer but american fotball
koszonjuk, mi jol vagyunk
nick we don't know from this side of our computer what's going in the world... so we are guessing only..
anyway nice to see your will for help..
best regard
viktor
ps, you're in america... so no soccer but american fotball