Mach 3 tool setter Big-tex version

[Big-tex]

This screen set I have rewritten as I have found some problems testing it. Not retracting was one issues, calc problems etc......
Originally it was written by guy on video.
You must have blue screen installed, I also suggest having fixed plate in tool change location designated in M6start but not necessary.
I have fixed touch plate below face of my spoil board but have done testing and also runs fine if it is above it. I have found this set to do tool changing much easier.

YouTube- A quick demo of a modified Mach Blue Tool Setter

YouTube- A quick demo of a modified Mach Blue Tool Setter

Note: this set is for inches as Native Units but can be very easy changed to mm
I have included in button scripts many descriptors to make it easier.
After unzipping drop .set file in c:/Mach3/


Happy testing, please let me know what do you think.......

[denz]

Thanks Big-Tex, I will try this one and hope all is good.

[mark setvenson]

look goob have to give it a go but as in uk have my cnc mill in mm not inches i lat you no i got on
thank mark

[Big-tex]

As I have stated scripts can be easily changed, let me know and I can change it for you.

[mark setvenson]

if you can that wood be grate as i have naver changed a scripts i do not on whare to start
thanks
mark

[Big-tex]

Give me couple of days, if i have any questions i will post it here

[mark setvenson]

ok thanks

[denz]

This is better than i thought Thanks for your efforts and sharing Big Tex

[denz]

I have converted the button scripts to metric and it seems to work 70% of the time.
Some times the probe will touch the plate, hesitate and move upwards very slowly 0001 steps.
I think that the issue is operator error, time to clear the head and re evaluate.
Cheers

[denz]

Any one know what "Probe Ignore, Activated att call for probe" in the status line means?

[Big-tex]

Can u post screen set u did for metric let me look at it

[denz]

Thanks for looking Big-Tex

This is the screen set.
In the Initial Zero Setup it zeros the tool on the work piece fine with a 3mm touch plate, but when it moves over to the plate fixed to the table it probes down, touches the plate retracts and then dives down about 3mm.
I have the plate sitting on a sponge so no damage is done.

In the Tool Change Zero Setup, the spindle jogs over to the touch plate, moves down and touches the plate, pauses for a couple of seconds and i get the message in the status line "Probe Ignore, Activated at call for probe"

As you will no doubt see by my attempt to convert the Set to metric i know just enough to be dangerous