There are a couple of ways to write G-code for your mill. The easiest way is to use the notepad feature or command prompt in Windows. Simply open the command prompt, start a new file and write the code as you normally would. You can use block numbers if you wish, but they are not necessary. Then save the file with a name and a .txt file extention, or a .tap. Then load the program into MPS2000 via the #2 command and select .tap or .txt files and select the file. It will open like any other program. In regard to using Mach 1, I use Mach 2 and it works great. You will however have to configure the ports/pins for your setup. Try the Mach 1/2 users group and talk to Art. He was a tremendous help to me in getting the software configured.
Regards,
Phil |