Mach3 Problems problems problems.

[JAZZCNC]

I struggle with the concept of unknowingly creating and running a job that doesn't fit within a machine's envelope but I can imagine that with the right approach that should be possible ;-)

Yes I understand and agree to point but there's more to it than that. The fact you can't run into the limits is worth the trouble of the 1min it takes to setup. Very useful on small machine that can run from one side to other in blink of eye while jogging.

[ECCO]

Ok gentlemen the soft limits are now functioning as they should. X & Y movements are declared in Soft Max and the Z negative movement is entered in Soft Min. Even slow limits work. Many thanks for your assistance. Regards ECCO.

[JAZZCNC]

Even slow limits work.

If your meaning Slow Zone then it doesn't work like you probably think. It's only used when jogging NOT when homing. So when approaching the limits it will slow down gradual at the distance entered.

When homing the Speed% is used which is % of the velocity set in motor tuning for that axis but will travel at this speed over the full distance each axis has to move.

[ECCO]

JAZZCNC thanks for the advice. Can we presume that when running a program that the cycle would not exceed the soft limit envelope? ECCO.

[JAZZCNC]

JAZZCNC thanks for the advice. Can we presume that when running a program that the cycle would not exceed the soft limit envelope? ECCO.

When soft limits are turned ON then Mach will give a Soft limits warning when you press cycle start if out of limit range.

[ECCO]

Many thanks. Great stuff.