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  1. #1
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    Re: Mach3 or MadCam does something weird

    Looks like it may be a bug in Mach3? What version of Mach3 is this?
    Have you tried a different version?
    Gerry

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  2. #2
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    Re: Mach3 or MadCam does something weird

    Versio is R 3.043.066

  3. #3
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    Re: Mach3 or MadCam does something weird

    Kai,
    You have the latest Mach 3 version.
    It is always good practice to use the Post that suits the machining you intend to do.
    If doing 2.5/3 Axis then use the 3 Axis Madcam Mach 3 Post.
    Also make sure the Post is setup for your Mill.
    You do have a command to the A axis on Line 7 you have G00X-30Y0A90.0
    Regards,
    Mauri.

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    Re: Mach3 or MadCam does something weird

    Kai, my guess is this is electrical noise on the cable going to your A axis motor. If you have electrical noise in an open loop setup (stepper motors) then the A axis motor will turn but the DRO won't show it. If you have electrical noise in a closed loop setup (servos) then you can see the A axis motor move and it will show on the DROs. Do you have a closed loop setup?

    Is the wierd A axis motion repeatable? (i.e. does the A axis always move exactly the same amount at exactly the same line of G code)? If so it is not electrical noise.
    If you put RF chokes on both ends of all your cables (or wrap them in aluminum foil) and set the Mach3 anti-bounce parameter to a high number does that change the A axis weird behaviour?
    Regards,
    Dean

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