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Where do I start? Are there steps?
Yes! For anybody just beginning with CNC, the following steps are absolutelyessential. Even pros ...
What do my settings need to be?
Mach3 and Mach4 need to be configured to match the way your machine is physically wiredand tuned ...
Why does the machine not move in the correct distance?
The most likely causes are: The Steps Per Unit value for the axis is incorrect. (see related a...
What is the difference between Home Switches, Limit Switches, and Soft Limits?
All coordinates on a CNC machine are based on it's "home" location, which is the origin of the ...
What should the Steps Per Unit be?
The Steps PerUnit is a calculated value of how many step pulses are required to move theaxis one ...
What Hardware is Needed to convert a Machine?
This depends largely on the type of signal the axis drives will accept (step & direction vs.analo...
Where do my Wires Go?
This is something that is beyond the scope of the software and not a question we cananswer. Whoev...
How do I determine my Steps Per Unit?
The steps per is a calculation that takes into consideration all the components that you usefor...
Mach3 I received a copy of Mach with a CNC Order or from an Auction Site
Mach3 has been a huge sucess though out the entire world. Unfortunately, it has beencracked or pi...
What is the Right Hand Rule?
What is right hand rule? The Right Hand Rule is a quick way to determine the correct positive or...
Authorized Artsoft Resellers and Distributors
The link below will take you to our Licensesed Artsoft Resellers tab on our Partnerswebpage. It w...
Licensing Policy
Licensing Policy License Maintenance and Restrictions. Who can use license maintenance?This pag...
Where do I go for Support?
Where do I go for support?In general, we expect the users of Mach3/Mach4 to be familiar with thei...
Where do I get older versions of the software?
Where do i get older versions of the software?Normally, the current version of our software locat...
Mach3 What is Driver Test?
What is the driver test?Running a Driver Test is only applicable when using Mach3 with the parall...
What is a Coordinate System?
What is a coordinate system?A CNC machine is controlled by commanding movements and tracking the ...
What is CAD?
What is CAD?Computer-aided design (CAD), computer-aided drafting (CAD), or computer-aided designa...
How do I Cut my Drawings? Will I be able to load it directly into Mach?
How do I cut my drawings? Can I load it directly into MachTransforming an idea into an actual par...
What is a Breakout board (B.O.B)?
A breakout board is a piece of hardware used to interface between the PC (or externalmotion devic...
Will a USB to Parallel converter work?
No, standard USB-to-parallel port adapters will not work. Controlling a machine withMach3/Mach4 u...