These instructions work well with these wiring samples:
We have tested these instructions with the Ethernet Smooth Stepper and the UC300ETH but should work with any motion controller that supports probing in real-time.
We recommend that you download the standard CNC4PC Plasma configuration XML found in this download file:
https://www.cnc4pc.com/pub/media/productattachments/files/MACH3_PTS_1.zip
Used software: Mach3 Version 3.043.062 with Win 10 Fix.
Make a backup of the configuration and file installation, we recommend creating a backup of the current installation by right-clicking in the current installation folder and zipping it.
You can also configure it manually using these screenshots:
You will need to install the screen found in the download folder and place the macro in the macros directory for the profile folder.
You need to run the MAch3 Loader and execute for the first time the new profile you just saved and it will create the folder for storing the macros. You will then load the new m3 macro into this folder.
The new Plasma Screen and Macro will give you the ability to:
1. Set the height at which you want to start cutting or do the initial pierce.
2. Set the Pierce time. For how long do you want to pierce the material.
3. Set how low do you want to the Z-axis to go during probing or touching the plate.
As soon as the pierce time is completed, the interpreter will start executing the g-code and following the cutting path.
The M3 macro executes the following actions:
Testing and Troubleshooting Considerations: