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Announcements / Mach4 build 2580 released, release notes file updated
« on: July 25, 2015, 05:59:10 PM »
Mach4 build 2580 has been released. It can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2580.exe

Progress on Keyboard Jogging, fixed random crashes.

The release notes have been updated here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20build-release-notes.txt

Our complete archive of previous downloadable Mach4 installer releases is here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2568 released, release notes file updated
« on: July 21, 2015, 01:10:29 PM »
Mach4 build 2568 has been released. It can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2568.exe

Nice things in this build! Keyboard jogging plugin fixed, G31 probing fixed, profile export/import added.

//// oops, there are still quirks that keep keyboard jogging from working on many systems, more to come////

The release notes have been updated here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20build-release-notes.txt

Our complete archive of previous downloadable Mach4 installer releases is here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2522 released, release notes file updated
« on: July 19, 2015, 01:10:22 AM »
Mach4 build 2522 has been released. It can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2522.exe

The release notes have been updated here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20build-release-notes.txt

Our complete archive of previous downloadable Mach4 installer releases is here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2491 released, release notes file updated
« on: June 05, 2015, 04:06:57 PM »
Mach4 build 2491 has been released. It can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2491.exe

The release notes have been updated here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20build-release-notes.txt

Our complete archive of previous downloadable Mach4 installer releases is here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2472 released, new release notes file
« on: June 01, 2015, 10:42:36 PM »
We have been busy and failed to announce each new Mach4 build recently,
so to make up for that, we have created a Mach4 Release Notes file that
describes what has been changing. This file includes lots of items that are
only significant to developers so don't be overwhelmed by it. The file can
be seen here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20build-release-notes.txt

Our complete archive of previous downloadable Mach4 installer releases is here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/

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The Mach4Hobby plugin for the SmartBOB-USB family of controllers has been updated to version 0.26.117, released 29 May 2015.  This plug-in works with Mach4 builds 2313 through 2491.

New features since Version 0.25.111:

    Support PMDX-422 Rev C boards, PMDX-410 Rev C boards

Bug Fixes Since Version 0.25.111:

    Fixed issue that caused Mach4 build 2441 and higher to crash on some PCs.

    Fixed installer bug that thought Mach4 was running when the Windows user name was "Mach4".


Full details HERE: http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_/ReleaseNotes_Ver_0_26_117.html

This updated plug-in can be downloaded HERE:  http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

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TechShop Detroit will have a booth at NAMES this year and among the items
on display will be a sample of the MiniMill that will be offered as a build kit/class
at the upcoming CNC Workshop. The NAMES Expo is in Detroit, MI 18-19 April.

http://www.namesexposition.com/expo.htm

TechShop is hosting the return of the CNC Workshop at their facility this year.
TechShop, Joe Katona, and Ron Ginger have organized the revival of this long
popular show.

The CNC MiniMill build class details are here:

http://www.thecncworkshop.com/builds_minimill.html

Vendors participating in this project include:

Little Machine Shop - manual mill to be converted
CNC Fusion - CNC mechanical conversion kit
PMDX - CNC controller and motor drivers
CNC4PC - motors and cables
Newfangled Solutions - Mach4 software

There have been two previous CNC machine build classes held at earlier
CNC Workshops and they were quite successful and sold out each time.


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The Mach4Hobby plugin for the SmartBOB-USB family of controllers has been
updated. Final update for use with Mach4 build 2270.

(1) Updated homing parameters related to how far to move onto and off of
the homing switch to accommodate machines with large values of "steps per".
See "Homing Features and Restrictions" in the release notes for more
information.

(2) The SmartBOB plug-in configuration dialog now shows the current motor
step and direction pin assignments on the "Motor Config" tab in the
"Step/Dir Configuration" section.

(3) Fixed race condition in homing code that sometimes displayed error
messages when there were no errors.

(4) Fixed limit switch handling

(5) Fixed limit override handling

Full details HERE: http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_/ReleaseNotes_Ver_0_22_106.html

This updated plug-in can be downloaded HERE:  http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

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Announcements / SmartBOB-USB plug-in updated to 0.19.100
« on: March 24, 2015, 03:30:50 PM »
The Mach4Hobby plugin for the SmartBOB-USB family of controllers has been updated.

Fixed bug in homing of axes with direction configured to be reversed.

Fixed error reporting message when SmartBOB cannot complete homing.

Full details HERE: http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_/ReleaseNotes_Ver_0_19_100.html

This updated plug-in can be downloaded HERE:  http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

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Announcements / CNC Workshop 17-20 June - see PMDX and Mach4
« on: March 18, 2015, 03:59:39 PM »
PMDX will be exhibiting our products running Mach4 at the
CNC Workshop 17 - 20 June 2015 in Detroit, MI.

With luck we will have the upcoming PMDX-426 SmartBOB-PRO
ready to show off.

We will also present a couple of seminars:

   Understanding Motors Used In CNC Systems
   
   Troubleshooting and Avoiding Electrical Noise Problems

This year also marks the return of the build sessions including
one for a CNC Mini-Mill powered by PMDX electronics.

For details on the CNC Workshop here: http://www.thecncworkshop.com/


   

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Announcements / Cabin Fever Expo 10-12 April - see PMDX and Mach4
« on: March 18, 2015, 03:50:40 PM »
PMDX will be exhibiting as usual at the Cabin Fever Expo on 10 - 12 April 2015 in York, PA.

We will be in the CNC area next to the Mach folks.

Mach4 running on our new SmartBOB-USB products will be on display.

We will also have a mock up of the upcoming PMDX-426 to talk about.

For details about Cabin Fever Expo visit:  http://www.cabinfeverexpo.com/

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Announcements / SmartBOB-USB plug-in updated to 0.18.97
« on: March 16, 2015, 10:25:56 AM »
The Mach4Hobby plugin for the SmartBOB-USB family of controllers has been updated.

Slaved axis support now available and there are improvements to homing.

Full details HERE: http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_/ReleaseNotes_Ver_0_18_97.html

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2270, 2269 released (back on track)
« on: March 16, 2015, 09:42:26 AM »
Build 2270 of Mach4Hobby can be downloaded here:

http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2270.exe

.... or here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2270.exe

Build 2269 was short lived and going directly to build 2270 is recommended.

This build runs with PMDX SmartBOB USB plug-in version 0.18.97 or newer. Plug-ins can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

Build 2270 includes the following changes that will impact the user experience:

1) Fixes bug (again) in the delta mode motion data in API that slipped in when Screw Mapping was introduced in build 2251. This bug prevented correct motion data from being seen by SmartBOB plug-ins prior to 0.18.97 version. (note - SmartBOB plug-in version 0.18.97 now uses only absolute mode motion data)

2) Fixes bug in startup code that affected slower XP machines. Symptom was that Mach4 did not start or the loader complained that Mach4 was already running. Task manager could be used to kill the Mach4GUI.exe instance and then Mach4 could be re-started. Startup now waits until XP gets all processes ready before trying to launch GUI.

3) Updated comp to handle Linear Set Over and Arc Set Over.

There are other changes behind the scenes including:

4) Added a worker thread to execute button scripts.

5) Added --MC_OWN_THREAD flag to prevent long scripts from blocking the execution of the GUI. This flag is a comment and must be the first line of the script.

Mach4Hobby is evolving rapidly, so be sure to check that your plugin is compatible with the version of Mach4Hobby that you are running.

Steve Stallings

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2259 released - oops
« on: March 05, 2015, 12:22:35 PM »
Build 2259 should not be used, please use build 2270 instead.

(obsolete comment, see above).... OK, the motion data interface in the Mach4 API still has issues, please drop back to 2238 or 2247 if you need to make real parts....

===========================================================

Build 2259 of Mach4Hobby can be downloaded here:

http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2259.exe

.... or here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2259.exe

This build runs with PMDX SmartBOB USB plug-in version 0.17.86 or newer. Plug-ins can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

Build 2259 includes the following changes that will impact the user experience:

1) Fixes bug in the motion data in API that slipped in when Screw Mapping was introduced in build 2251. This bug prevented motion data from being seen by the SmartBOB plug-in.

Mach4Hobby is evolving rapidly, so be sure to check that your plugin is compatible with the version of Mach4Hobby that you are running.

Steve Stallings

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Announcements / Mach4 build 2255 released
« on: March 04, 2015, 11:08:36 AM »
!!! >> oops, skip this build, it contains an API bug that prevents motion from working
         properly with SmartBob devices, use build 2270 or newer instead << !!!

(obsolete comment, see above) DO NOT USE BUILD 2259!!!  Use an earlier build 2247 or earlier ***


Build 2255 of Mach4Hobby can be downloaded here:

http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2255.exe

.... or here:

http://www.pmdx.com/Downloads_Mach4/Mach4_Hobby_Releases/Mach4Hobby%20Installer-2255.exe

This build runs with PMDX SmartBOB USB plug-in version 0.17.86 or newer. Plug-ins can be downloaded here:

http://www.pmdx.com/PMDX-SmartBOB-USB-Plug-In

Build 2255 includes the following changes that will impact the user experience:

1) Renamed the Diagnostics Tab to be Machine Diagnostics Tab (looking at signals) in order 
    to avoid confusion with the Diagnostic Menu item which provides access to Logging and
    Plug-In diagnostics.

2) Fixed a bug introduced in toggle buttons by build 2251. In the wxMach screen set this
    made it impossible to Enable the machine.

Mach4Hobby is evolving rapidly, so be sure to check that your plugin is compatible with the version of Mach4Hobby that you are running.

Steve Stallings

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