RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] mach3 question

The coordinate system assumes that the workpiece is stationary and the
spindle is moving. To increment X, the table will move to the left.

Takes a little time to wrap your head around but it becomes second nature...

Dave

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> [mailto:CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Leslie Newell
> Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 8:40 AM
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> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] mach3 question
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> Hi Chuck,
>
> Are the keys the wrong way round? The right key should move the table
> left. This seems wrong but it is correct. The jog keys should control
> the cutter's position relative to the work. Imagine you are
> stood on the
> table. Pressing the right key moves the table left so as you
> are moving
> with the table the cutter moves to your right.
>
> Les
>
> ebiz_59 wrote:
> > Our science and tech club finally got a used minimill (X2)
> with cnc and Xylotec controller running using Mach3. Woohoo,
> we have entered the 21st century! One issue we are having
> though is that when running the mill using Mach3 and the
> computer keyboard, the key directions seem to be reversed.
> Where did we mess up in setup? Is that in the configuration
> of pins setup?? This is all new to us and way cool to
> actually see something move, but then we realized XY and ?Z?
> were all moving opposite the direction of the arrow keys -
> took a little wind out of our sails. thanks, Chuck
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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