chris59
01-15-2006, 03:02 PM
Hi,
This is an enhanced Mach3 Mill screen. If you have already downloaded this screen, check the rev version. This is updated rev D. It is very similar to the original Mill screen, but as I do not like to switch the screens, most of the functions are now on the main screen - MDI etc. (other screens are still retained with enhancements). The screen will also allow you to switch between the jog modes, without any tabbing. Also supported is the MPG mode. When selected you can either use button to select velocity setting, or multi step modes: coarse (0.001" step), or fine (0.0001" step). This is done without any cycling, and doing this does not change the continuous jog step. You can also touch Z, or set your XY zeros directly. This screen has been customized for my pendant, but those are added hotkeys for the off-screen buttons. I have retained the same shortcuts for the on screen stuff, so it will work for everyone.
Changes from my rev C: If your setup has a digitizing input, you can now use AUTO Z button to reliably find your work. Note: Due to Mach3 bug, if you are going to be using “auto touch” feature you need to upgrade to Mach3 1.083.046 or later version.
To install:
Unzip the file somewhere. Copy the 1024.set to the main Mach3 directory (it will overwrite the existing file so you may want to rename the original file). Copy the MillBitmaps to the Bitmaps folder (this will add additional pictures for the screen controls). Same with any macros I may include in future. If you wish you can rename the screen file.
Download from:
http://www.novalab.org/mach3/index.htm
You will find other goodies there...
Let me know of any bugs, or your feedback.
Chris
This is an enhanced Mach3 Mill screen. If you have already downloaded this screen, check the rev version. This is updated rev D. It is very similar to the original Mill screen, but as I do not like to switch the screens, most of the functions are now on the main screen - MDI etc. (other screens are still retained with enhancements). The screen will also allow you to switch between the jog modes, without any tabbing. Also supported is the MPG mode. When selected you can either use button to select velocity setting, or multi step modes: coarse (0.001" step), or fine (0.0001" step). This is done without any cycling, and doing this does not change the continuous jog step. You can also touch Z, or set your XY zeros directly. This screen has been customized for my pendant, but those are added hotkeys for the off-screen buttons. I have retained the same shortcuts for the on screen stuff, so it will work for everyone.
Changes from my rev C: If your setup has a digitizing input, you can now use AUTO Z button to reliably find your work. Note: Due to Mach3 bug, if you are going to be using “auto touch” feature you need to upgrade to Mach3 1.083.046 or later version.
To install:
Unzip the file somewhere. Copy the 1024.set to the main Mach3 directory (it will overwrite the existing file so you may want to rename the original file). Copy the MillBitmaps to the Bitmaps folder (this will add additional pictures for the screen controls). Same with any macros I may include in future. If you wish you can rename the screen file.
Download from:
http://www.novalab.org/mach3/index.htm
You will find other goodies there...
Let me know of any bugs, or your feedback.
Chris