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SheetCAM Training Information & Tutorials
Tips/Notes: Using the % character in the filename can cause SheetCAM to crash/freeze when impor...
Screw Mapping
Screw mapping is available in mach3 and mach4. See sections below for each. Mach3 Screw Mappin...
Latest Plugin and Firmware Versions and Update Instructions (Mach4)
HiCON Plugin: 2.01.46 Firmware: 3.45 FPGA: 8ACE DSPMC (Tube Bender) Plugin: 2.01.46 Fi...
Soft Limit Warning
Description of the problem: I'm getting a "Soft Limit Warning" like this: Solutio...
White Lines in Part Display
Description of the problem: White lines are appearing in the part display (Tool Path Display...
Verify Homing
Description of the problem: The control won't run a program without homing, or it will run and y...
MachMotion Plugin Data Logging
Description of the problem: Instructions on how to enable data logging with the MachMotion plu...
Plugin and Firmware Versions and Update Instructions
Mach4: 10284 Mach4 Build: 3804MachMotion Build: 10400*May require new MachMotion license if upd...
Setting Debounce Level
Description of the problem: Debounce is the number of pulses that a switch must be stable for it...
Teco Motor Oscillations
Description of the problem: My Teco motor is oscillating back and forth (humming / screech...
Stepper Motor Reversing Direction
Description of the problem: My stepper motor is reversing direction randomly without changing ...
Wiring your VFD not purchased from MachMotion
If you purchased a VFD from MachMotion, all labeling is done and you will not need this informati...
Updating Yaskawa Parameters
To update drive parameters on a Yaskawa drive, follow these instructions. From the display p...
Mitsubishi Drive Programming
Press Mode until it displays: P 00 (or some P range between 00-19) Press up/down arrow keys u...
SheetCAM Post Processor
Description of the problem: What are the correct post files for use with SheetCAM? ...
Interpreter 1000 Random Movement While Loading File
Description of the problem: Random movements while programs are loading. Solution: If ...
Interpreter 1000 Encoder Noise Issues
Description of the problem: Unacceptable noise levels in the encoder signals coming into the I...
HiCON Motor Drive Graph Blank
Description of the problem: The Motor/Drive Response graph is blank when motion is commanded...
Apollo Board Power Issues
24V Dropping Out (power light flashing/dim) Typically related to a "short" in limit switch....so...
Setting VFD Acceleration
Description of the problem: I'm trying to set up acceleration on my Mitsubishi VFD. Sol...