Modified Mill Screen (rev D) for Mach3

[chris59]

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

[Ritsel]

Thanks Chris!

Is the screen also usable for metric? Or do i have to change some things?

Cheers,
Ritsel

[chris59]

Hi Ritsel,

I do not see why not. I even kept the DROs the same high resolution as the original screen. If you do run into an issue, let me know, and I will fix it.

Regards,

Chris

[Ritsel]

Hi Chris again,

The screen looks really fine, thank you!
The values for your edgefinder (0.200" and 0.385") are those the values for the diameter or for the radius?
Do i have to change anything else if i want your screens to use for metric sizes?

Cheers,
Ritsel

[chris59]

Those are diameters. To run metric, just switch to metric mode manually, or your g code will do it for you.

I am glad you like it.

Chris

[Ritsel]

Chris,

Is it logic that for the edgefinder the diameter is set?
Shouldn't that be the radius?
Does Mach3 calculate the radius by it self?

Cheers,
Ritsel

[chris59]

Ritsel,

It is a diameter, which is the usual way of specifying edgefinders. My screen has an embedded computation and does the rest.

Chris