machine parameter conversion from mach3 to emc2

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16 Sep 2012 10:20 #24300 by marcopiai
Hi at All,
I'm new in this forum.
I have search for a lot, but I naven't find a really answer at my question.
i have a cnc machine with mach3 software, I would like to try to use it with emc2.
I have the xml file of the machine settings and I'm searching a converter to create an emc configuration file.
in the forum, at topic www.linuxcnc.org/index.php/english/compo...ew&catid=16&id=21534 I have read that: BigJohnT have made the conversion.
Can BigJohnT or anyone help me in the conversion?

Many thanks in advance.

Marco Piai
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16 Sep 2012 11:56 #24302 by BigJohnT
I can convert your xml file if it is a simple machine like a 3 axis mill. The conversion is done from your xml file to a stepconf wizard xml so it has to fit within the limits of the stepconf wizard.

How many axis do you have?

And attach your xml file and I'll convert it.

John
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16 Sep 2012 12:34 #24304 by marcopiai
GREAT !!!
you are a king man

I'm a very simple cnc machine with only 3 axis and one motor

I attach the xml config file


I am indebted to you with a beer...

Marco Piai

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File Name: _ICA_Mill.xml
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16 Sep 2012 14:16 - 16 Sep 2012 14:17 #24305 by BigJohnT
Here you go, just follow the instructions in the readme file... the conversion seemed to go well.

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File Name: ICA_Mill.zip
File Size:1 KB


John
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16 Sep 2012 16:10 #24310 by marcopiai
Many many thanks
Now i will go to test and if my cnc work fine with emc2 i will abandon mach3in favor of emc2

Marco Piai
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16 Sep 2012 16:43 #24311 by BigJohnT
Don't forget to do a latency test on your PC.

John
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28 Oct 2012 20:26 #25939 by hill_capitol
I'm attaching a Mach3 xml file that I would like to have converted.
Thank you.
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28 Oct 2012 21:23 #25941 by BigJohnT
There you go...

John
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03 Dec 2012 23:24 #27142 by alromh87
Could you help me translate this file?

Also, can the translating software be downloaded or is there any documentation about how to translate params.
I am unsure on how to get th times needed for hold, step, etc..

Thanks
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03 Dec 2012 23:47 - 04 Dec 2012 01:12 #27143 by BigJohnT
How many axes does that have?

The conversion software I wrote is for the Stepconf Wizard which only does up to 4 axis mill configuration.

Edit: I attached the converted file. If your using a non standard parallel port address you might have to tweak that.

It's amazing how much bloat is in the Mach xml file... look at the difference in file size.

John
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