MACH 3 requirements

[Neale]

Classic problems with Mach3 are getting the ports and pins set correctly and getting the motor tuning (speed and acceleration) set up. However, that's something that you will need to do with any motion control software. After that, Mach3 isn't that difficult to use. There are the odd classic gotchas like remember to hit "Return" after entering a numeric value but all things you get used to. Biggest single "operational" issue is probably getting to grips with work and machine coordinate systems. You have to understand these to make proper use of the machine. Again, not a Mach3-only issue - true for all motion control systems. However, once you get to that point there are plenty of people here to handhold you through the processes.