CNC Machine Control Using Mach3 - A Beginners Introduction #1
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2024
- Controlling a CNC machine will require good, reliable software to operate. This software is responsible for communicating directly to the controller board that has all of the motors, switches and spindle attached. We use a program in our shop to manage our CNC wood and plastic cutting routers called Mach3. This software is manufactured by Newfangled Solutions to perform these housekeeping duties. This video is devoted to how and why we use this program. This is a quick starting guide to get you going, the real learning will come with using it.
Newfangled Solutions (Mach3-Artsoft Website): www.machsupport.com/
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Thanks Steve for the Mach3 intro and also putting me back on the fence between CNC router or 3D printer. No room for both, but weighing the possible uses of each in my current projects.
Older video, but this content is still point on !! I'm new to running Mach3. And your video has given me a great start.
Machine I purchased,some time ago, came with a mach3 license. A senior c newbee beginner without the foggiest idea of how to set up & run the machine. Must say that your video with a step by step hands on approach is what I've been looking for. Feel more at ease & comfortable now from you video, when I actually get around to setting it up. Got a ways to go yet. Setup is with a PC using XP. Thanks for taking the time to share your expertise and knowledge of mach3 with a grassroots beginner. Like you approach. Will check out your other videos. Very nicely done. KK
Very calm and very precise in the way you deliver the subject information. Easy to understand! Very thorough in details. Good Teacher! Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the video. I've been sitting here looking at my new router for a couple days now and this really helps.
Hello Steve. I want to thank you for your videos. I've recently purchased a milling machine which I am in the process of converting to CNC. This is a new hobby for me as I build a CNC solution ground up (CNC4PC and Automation Tech); laptop, C10 BOB, drivers, stepper motors, power supplies, Mach3. Your videos have made this hobby a lot of fun as since I've been successful along the way. I highly recommend to anyone with an interest in CNC to subscribe.
Hi, I've used cnc machines before, but not Mach 3. Having just purchased a machine running Mach 3 I found your video to be a great introduction. I have now subscribed to your channel. 🇬🇧
Great intro for a rank beginner like me. built my own machine, still in process of finishing it. enjoyed the video.
Pretty darn good tutorial to get one started on Mach3. I am hooked.
As of this writing Mach 4 is available for download as I was just in their site and it was announced as ready. Excellent video great quality, very coherent and easy to understand, thank you for that. I and two of my grandsons are wanting to this as they love woodworking with grandpa, which is definitely not able to offer much guidance in this area. So I really appreciate all your comments, work, time, preparation and advice in putting this outstanding video together. Liked and subscribed and look forward to many more video from you. Again thank you for passing along.
Thanks for the tutorial... this is a big help for me...
Super introduction to Mach3! Thank you!
First class video. I have a 4 axis machine arriving this week. Feel a bit more confident now about setting it up
The way you explained getting started let me understand some things that the Mac 3 videos were not clear on, Thank You!
New to CNC thks so much for this very informative video. Keep it up really appreciated.
Very well explained. You got me interested - Now I gotta check out Mach3!
Mach3 doesn't require much to run. One issue people may experience involves on-board/integrated video graphics. I had random issues with certain things not operating effectively when the computer was operating with default 32mb on-board graphics setting. Increasing the graphics in bios settings to 128mb fixed the random issues. Random issues consisted of not running utilities from the wizard menu. Integrated graphics share RAM with other functions in the computer to include Mach3 when it is running. Of course certain Windows updates may cause things to change so I do not recommend updating the operating system unless it is absolutely necessary. Computer should be dedicated to CNC and should not be accessing internet frequently to justify patching it. Other considerations are shutdown and uninstall everything (clean install) that is not necessary for function of CNC, performance should improve and antivirus/firewalls may interfere with CNC processes/efficiency.
Thank you so much as it explains to all the people like me to understand from scratch.
Very informative! Thanks for posting these videos!
I have just ordered my 6040 machine and this tutorial is great. Thanks
Thanks Guru,
I have a small desktop cnc mill and this video was very helpful. I look forward to making a few chips fly.
viewers:
put speed to 1.5
voice is understandable
save time
Euro Chop
1.25 for my
LMAO This worked perfectly!!!!
I find it 1.5, First want to 2, but then set 1.5
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh my god. you are right. this guys is in slow motion. when I tried speed to 1.5, I was amaze and laughing the whole video. thanks man for saving my half of the time.
I am new to the cnc thing doing research for a new hobby. I have manual mill and lathes I want to try to build my own cnc table. Thanks for your help great video going to watch some more.
Thank you for the video, who ever suggested speeding up the video, your absolutely right. My a.d.d. worked perfect for that
Great Short and sweet. Thank you.
hi, I saw your video first time a few minutes ago. I started constructing my own cnc machine a week ago and I was looking for a video just to learn how to configurate the Mach3 turn and mill when I found yours. It´s really interesting and I could learn a lot with it. Congrats for your disposition to teach many people around the world how to handle this marvelous software. I´m using USB to comunicate to the board and I didn´t have any success using it.
+Jose Rizzi , I think you will need an interface like smooth stepper for usb...
greetings from indonesia, I like your video about cnc. thnx so much for sharing, can't wait for the next vid :)
Thank you sir for this video, very informative and relaxing !
thank you. video was exactly what I needed to know.
Great introduction to the setup. Do you have a video for placing the wood and setting the set backs on it?
Nice vid I bought Mach several years ago also 4 gecko drives and recently 3 motors but never could figure out the power supply I need any how you got me interested again.
Thanks GuruBrew, very helpful.
Hi just starting to learn everything while i save up to build a 3 axis cnc.
Got someone to help shame its by email only
Thanks for great video it has been a very good introduction
Thanks very much for this video. It will help me immensely
Too much alright, found this to be easy to follow and to understand the Mac3, thanks
Your very concise in your explanations. Thank you for that. You mentioned the keyboard can be used to move the spindle.
My question is all the directions result in the opposite of what should be expected.
For Example: Page ( Z axis) Down raises the spindle and Page up lowers spindle.
Right arrow ( X axis) goes left (visi versa) and Y axis the up arrow & Down arrows that do the opposite of what you expect.
Do I have a box checked or unchecked to cause this? I am thinking it probably is a simple solution.
Great video. Question, I have a CNC 6040 3-axis Engraving Router USB PC communication type (not parallel port); what numbers are used for USB in the Ports section?
I thought this was a great video. It explained a lot of information that other video makers are assuming people know.
In the pdf manual for Mach3, there is a sample program on page 10-22 "Code to Probe Hole" for the G31 probe code. In the instructions, it tells you what parameter numbers it puts results of different calculations (i.e. the average diameter of the hole is stored in #1034). Excuse me if this is a simple task, but I don't see where Mach3 allows you to view the contents of these parameters.
Hi
Please tell me what control board you have, the one in the vid. and how does that compair to Yoocnc which most
other cnc machines have.
Quick question : In Mach3 I cut a file but instead of cutting horizontal it cuts vertical on the cnc machine. Also On the Job Display x and y appear vice versa I think. Assuming home position, (bottom left), if I hold the right key, should I expect the verticle line to move from the far left to the far right?
Hi, After watching your videos I checked out the site you mentioned you got your plans t biuld your first cnc machine, I could not find the plans any clues as to why I cant find them. John
Great information....Thank You!
Hello friend , I recommend to upload a video tutorial concerning seal milling for hydraulic cylinders (O-ring,piston U-seal , rod wiper ... etc) is that possible ? Or does anyone know a link that be helpful. Thank you!
funny and interesting, very good video, will help me definitely out! thanks from switzerland!
Great Video! Thank you so much
Hi Steve great video
I gust run the software Mach 3 for the first time and it all works fine and I manage to creat
the gcode.
My question is how can I transfer the gcode to the Arduino or other wise. Thanks
Can you take whatever file you uploaded into mach3 and then export that as a .tws file to run on a CNC like a Haas VF2?
is there a program her that lets you design your part and then load it into this program to sample run like your doing here?
great intro into cam great guy to listen to still totally confused but its early days
Thanks Steve great video
Great video Steve, I'm getting ready to upgrade my Shizuoka mill control to a Machmotion that uses Mach3. Your video was a good intro to the software. I just down loaded and plan to play with it a bit.
where are you in central WA?
Nice Video i admire it ... :) i have a question please did a building of cnc machine need a specific programming to connect arduino and the rotors with mach3 software ..... or the CNC machine control using Mach3 will control everything
Thanks in advance !
Thanks for the video, It seems to me that being new to all this computer techno, It sounds to me like I should learn G Code before learning mach3 or? I eventually want to be able to make small prototypes out of aluminum.
Respectfully, Jim Price
Thank you for this perfect introduction, where is the video number 2 that is talking about mach3 too?
hi steve great video. just wondered if you have used Mach4 if yes would you recommend 4 over 3? thanks again for the great info. Kay
Would you have any recommendations on calibration? I am having trouble getting my Z axis to cut to the proper depth. I have followed tutorials on Mach 3 but when I measure and enter the amounts it sends my router into crazy numbers which causes it to just bind and not move at all. X/A and Y are close but Z is not cutting proper at all. Thanks
Not sure if it helps but the Z axis is on a worm drive type of mechanism
do you know the key to press in conjunction with your arrow keys to slow down your jog when moving axis.
thak you for showing us this tutorials. i am learning a lot from your videos. an now i am learn more on mach3 but i would like to kno the controller board you have used a link for it. and i would like from you to show us how to slave A axis to Yaxis
Steve how can you get Mach3 to run grbl X-carve by Inventables?
Great video Thanks! I am building a cnc machine that does both routing (Mill ) and plasma cutting can you tell me if more than one profile can be set up in Mach 3 to accommodate a duel purpose machine ? Again Thanks for a great video
Yip mach does allow multiple profiles and works very good. Thanks
hi Steve, i've just purchased the cnc router 6040 and a copy of the mach 3 software however i can't get the program to talk to my cnc ! what am i doing wrong ?
Hello Steve, ive recently started to play around with Mach 3 to one day use it for my cnc milling machine. So far i have been creating gcodes and uploading them on a USB device that is directly connected to the machine, and using the machines remote control to activate them. However when i'm using Mach 3, i dont seem to be making a connection from PC to Machine. I'm using a double sided USB wire, one side in the PC and other side into the Machine, it does not seem to work. Is there a special wire that goes from PC to machine to make Mach 3 recognize it? Or is there another solution to my problem?
thank you for this video. Iam a beginner. You helps me a lot!
love your intro to the cnc mach3. Being a complete newbie I could not describe how helpful this is but still have encountered problem to accessing the software. I installed the software that comes with the cnc but unable to open it. When I double click to open the Mach3 program on my desktop (on Windows 7 pro 32 bits) displays error : "needs associated file to run or open the software." Can you help me on this?
Hi Steve, awesome video. I followed all the steps, downloaded the roadrunner G code, But when I click the red reset button it will not respond. No machine is hooked to the Mach 3 demo yet. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hi, I am using the mach3 for a plasma machine and I have a question: Is there a way where I can indicate the software which instruction I want it to be executed directly from the GUI? Thank you
hi steve, I purchased a
800W 4 Axis CNC 3040 ROUTER ENGRAVER DRILLING Milling MACHINE
and it needs aparalell port on desk top. theres 100 different types from really cheap to expensive. do you have any recomendations
Thanks Steve!
Awesome vid..Super detailed! I tested every step as you explained it..thanks for making this nice vid!
Good Morning
I'm requesting help or advise regarding down load of Mach3 (or 4) based on their web site. I am not able to complete the down load (DL) on my mini-mac.
All goes well until I get to the part of the final down load. I am not getting a prompt to make the DL. Could my Apple computer be the problem?
Thanks, Tom
Excellent job ، really unique innovation good luck man
Sir Thankyou for the information and how to start
High Steve, we have learned that you are using Mach 3, would you provide info as to other hardware/software you are using I.E. drivers, breakout boards etc.
hi, I have a mach3 lpt board, I want to use it on my laptop by usb port. Can I use usb-lpt converter cable for this work? If cannot, pls give advice to use that lpt mach3 board. tks you so much
Hallo, do you have experience of bzt pf 750 C with mach3,? i cant get my stings to work, when i start up the system locks the motors, but i cant move them with the arrows ?
hi when i hook up my cnc router to the pc with mach3 opened how do i know that mach3 is communicating with the machine ?
cool vid. Do you have part 2, 3, 4 ..etc etc ?
You seem to be very knowledgeable about the mach software would you happen to know how one might be able to run a oxy fuel torch from the mach software , such as controlling the preheat delay , piercing etc.
I have a question please
I have found a Mach3 card controller on Alibaba which the supplier says that it works with only a usb port instead of the parallel port.
So is that right? Can it works?
Steve, I like the idea of controlling the CNC through Mach 3 with the x box 360 controller, could you provide additional details and limitations such as pc requirements/ Mach 3 or any other facts I should be aware of. Thanks
Hi, thank you for this intro. I find it very interesting and useful.. May I ask if its compatible to windows 10/11 and is it better to use Mach3 on linux? thanks!
Thanks for the usefull informations!
Hi Steve can you tell me where do i set my spindle speed, because i could set it while i started my job to get the correct speed, suddenly it didn't want increase the speed but the feed rate can increase.
Take a look and make sure that you're on g57 in your offsets or set to zeros
i have a problem for my cnc, it stop in the middle of job, any idea?
the full gcode is consist of 623 line, and it always stop right in the line of 496, can you help for that issue?
Sorry but i didn't quite understand the limitations of the trial version. in order do a practical use , do i have to buy the full version? is there any other program for free?
Great video Thanks!
hI i JUST GOT MACH3 I am new to cnc , I have try in the wissart the cirqular pocket following on video on youtube , my machine is cutting the same G coade that I have seen on the video just in completley different size ? das not make any sense ? can you help ?
that was so helpful man thanks
Hi, I would like to say thanks for your tutorial regarding Mach3. I followed your video to the letter but when I came to loading latest installs I got a message saying the pc had a problem and would have to restart. It did restart with am message stating "Boot from AMCI CD-ROM oPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND. ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT HAS GONE WRONG.
I gave a like, just because I really liked that guy asking me to like, nice job haha. LOVED IT
Hi Steve your videos are very helpful. We bought a chinese 3040 t router on line from ebay which runs mach 3 software. Having trouble with only being able to cut double line font when trying to make wood signs any ideas on why this is occurring. No matter what font we use it cuts only the outer line for each letter. We want to cut the inside of the letter for wood signs any help you can lend would be greatly appreciated. We are wondering if we need to download another version of software like v carve pro or something?
thanks for the vdeo. I have a question i wonder if you can help me with. Do you have any idea why me cnc machine would be cutting everything backwards? My lettering is writing backwards so I have to hit mirror to get it to cut properly and my lower left position I have to set up at lower right. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Dave
hi, i have a 4 axis cnc router / engraver with mach 3 program and I would like to get it right tell me what to do please it's installed but I need to fine tune it help me do so.
Thank you for the introduction
Really Great Lesson
what is the difference between a 3d STL and V3M down load I have down load the V3M and have on problem but can't seem to run the 3d stl when I try to down load them?
I have a PC laptop and a mac/desktop. Does the mach3 run well if I use it with a PC emulator for my mac/desktop?
Dear Sir
can i use Mach 3 softwaer to control water jet cutting machine
Regards.
Qussai bitar
Very good and simple tutorial