Mach 3 tool setter Big-tex version

[Odie9]

I just switched over from emc2 to Mach3 and set it up with Bug Ted's modmig works great! The auto z function was actually the reason I made the switch. One question though. Is there a way to set it up so that I don't have to put a wire with an alligator clip on the bit? I assume could run a ground wire from my g540 box to the router but is there another way? I have a relay hooked up to turn on the router but that downs't tie the grounds together. Can I jut run a ground from my power supply to the ground that the router plugs into? The outlet the router plugs into is already plugged into the same outlet as the power supply. I thought that would make it work but it doesn't.

TIA
Odie9

[WoodSpinner]

Hi Big-Tex, Thanks for the screen, I got it up and running right off. I was wondering what screen editor you used for this and does it matter if I use a different one?

John

[Harley01]

Hello
I install the Big-tex bleu screen probe 3.3 in mach3 latest version
I handeled as list in the read me first text file.
But when i use intial zero setup the z axis only zeroed.
The mill does not traveled to the X and Y coordinates given in the dro x and the dro y, I think it should do that .
When i manuel go to the given in coordinates and than use initial zero set up it zeroed the z axis and goes to the begin point and zeroed z again and goes back to the point of coordinates I manual traveled and stopt.
What do I wrong
I hoop someone can help me.
Thanks Harley

[WoodSpinner]

I'm wondering if anyone has gone thru and fixed the erroneous button assignments and other non functioning parts of this screenset yet? I am considering trying it myself but dont want to reinvent the wheel if someone has already done the work.

John

[Smiler]

I have a very early version of this macro. Can anyone give me a link to the latest version? A version that does not use the blue screenset would be better for me, just never could get to like it.

Many thanks,

Jeff.

[AJ Negvesky]

Maybe I missed it somewhere. I was using the original MACH3 Blue screen set with the probe and the the X,Y and Z worked after a computer melt down I have installed the TEX version 3.2 and I am having weird results. the X and Y seem to work great but when I do the Z setting it lowers and touches the plate and raises to the safe height at that point it starts lowering again and embeds the bit into the touch plate? I am a little confused over this. When the bit lowers the second time it lowers at a much slower rate so I do have time to abort it. i am using the same buttons I used in the original probe screen set the buttons on the right with the x and y and a circle as well as the Z with the down arrow.



Please help if possible..

[zigmart]

I have purchased a shuttleru, and while I wait for it to arrive I am doing a bit of research on setting it up. I use the big tex screenset, and I am wondering how to get it so I can push a button on the pendant to get it to run the zero routines. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[lambodesigns]

I just picked up a logitech game controller and want to do the same thing. It looks like there is an option for a "touch tool" that a button can be assigned to but I'm at a math camp for my son this week so it will be a while before I can try it out to see if it works. Maybe someone with real experience on this can help us out?

[helliman 27]

im new to this site. i need help with a height issue i used big texs macro and when i auto zero the tool comes down and touches the plate. plate zeros the tool.then i hit activate and the tool comes down to 0.65 above the my part and does not cut anything please help me its driving me crazy.

[Xplicit]

i`ve been messing around with cncs for years and only recently started using mach 3. Its a great program and when i came across Big Tex tool setter version things looked even better. his install went great and everything seems to be working but..... for some reason just the limit/home and probe leds on the diagnostic screen dont light when they are tripped, but the system works totally.
any explanation to fix this bug would be great.

[alexandrud21]

Hello
Somebody know if this touch probe will work with smooth stepper?
I used this before when I run the cnc directly from parallel port and worked perfect. Now I'm using USB Smooth Stepper.
Thank you.
Alex

[patter]

A simply guide for tool probe in my blog.......PatRelief
Thanks.