Mach4 SimpleMotion drive plugin

This page will be documentation for the Mach 4 SimpleMotion plugin.

Introduction

• What is this plugin
• What is Mach4
• Where is this plugin needed

What is needed?

• Atomi, IONI or Argon-based motion system, e.g. CNC mill
• Mach4 + license

How to get it working

• Build your machine
• Configure the controllers
  • Position mode except in velocity-controlled spindle
• Install Mach4
• Copy the plugin files to the plugin folder
• Launch Mach4
• Select the plugin from settings
• Restart
• Select the plugin as motion control device

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
• Spindle
  • Spindle settings
  • A position controlled spindle can be selected here

Plugin configuration

• FTDI port number
• Buffer max fill percentage
• Velocity-controlled spindle

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