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[http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/ Mach4] is a CNC motion control software developed by Newfangled Solutions. The Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin is needed to run motor drivers connected to [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus with Mach4. | [http://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/ Mach4] is a CNC motion control software developed by Newfangled Solutions. The Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin is needed to run motor drivers connected to [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus with Mach4. | ||
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The following things are needed for building a CNC machine using Mach4 and motor drivers connected with SimpleMotion bus: | The following things are needed for building a CNC machine using Mach4 and motor drivers connected with SimpleMotion bus: | ||
* [[ATOMI|Atomi]], [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON Servo Drive|Argon]]-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill, connected with [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus | * [[ATOMI|Atomi]], [[IONI Servo & Stepper Drive|IONI]] or [[ARGON Servo Drive|Argon]]-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill, connected with [[SimpleMotion V2|SimpleMotion]] bus | ||
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* Select the plugin as motion control device | * Select the plugin as motion control device | ||
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==== '''Mach4 configuration''' ==== | ==== '''Mach4 configuration''' ==== | ||
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*** Select OOB axis from Mach4 settings and the same axis from the plugin configuration dialog | *** Select OOB axis from Mach4 settings and the same axis from the plugin configuration dialog | ||
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==== '''Version list''' ==== | ==== '''Version list''' ==== | ||
Revision as of 15:49, 10 January 2018
Mach4 is a CNC motion control software developed by Newfangled Solutions. The Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin is needed to run motor drivers connected to SimpleMotion bus with Mach4.
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[hide]Requirements
The following things are needed for building a CNC machine using Mach4 and motor drivers connected with SimpleMotion bus:
- Atomi, IONI or Argon-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill, connected with SimpleMotion bus
- Windows PC
- Mach4 software + license
- SimpleMotion adapter depending on selected motor drivers
Motor driver configuration
Configure the motor drivers with Granity software:
- Motor specific settings
- Set position mode for every driver except for possible velocity-controlled spindle motor
- Set suitable max. speed
- Configure homing for all possible axes to ensure the positioning accuracy
- Set soft travel limits
Mach4 installation
- Download and install Mach4
- Download the plugin files to the plugin folder TODO: Mistä?
- Launch Mach4
- Select the SimpleMotion driver plugin from Mach4 settings
- Restart Mach4
- Select the plugin as motion control device
Configuration
Mach4 configuration
- Plugins
- Simplemotion drive plugin must be checked
- Motors
- Counts/unit, velocity, acceleration, reverse
- Axis mapping
- Select motors. Numbers are different here compared to driver numbers!
- One OB axis can be selected for being used as a velocity or position controlled spindle
- Do not enable axes without motors
- Homing/SoftLimits
- Set home order
- Home dir is selected in Granity software
- Set home in place if needed
- Set soft travel limits
- Spindle
- Min. and Max. RPM
- A position controlled spindle can be selected here if it's enabled in motors
Plugin configuration
- FTDI port number
- Buffer max fill percentage
- Spindle settings
- Position-controlled spindle
- Select from Mach4 settings
- Velocity-controlled spindle
- Select OOB axis from Mach4 settings and the same axis from the plugin configuration dialog
- Position-controlled spindle
Other
Version list
| Version | Comments |
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| 0.1 | The first beta release |
Known issues
- A small bump after disabling or stopping motion is possible
