MACH 3

Here are some of the basic features and functions provided by Mach3:

• Converts a standard PC to a fully featured, 6-axis CNC controller
• Allows direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG, and HPGL files through LazyCam
• Visual Gcode display
• Generates Gcode via LazyCam or Wizards
• Fully customizable interface
• Customizable M-Codes and Macros using VBscript
• Spindle Speed control
• Multiple relay control
• Manual pulse generation
• Video display of machine
• Touch screen ability
• Full screen eligibility

Mach3 has successfully been used to control the following types of equipment:

• Lathes
• Mills
• Routers
• Lasers
• Plasma
• Engravers
• Gear cutting

Two things may occur when running the test that indicate a problem:

1. The display reads “Driver not found or installed, contact Art.” This display will appear if the driver did not install into Windows. This can occur on XP systems that have a corruption of their driver database. The fix is to reinstall Windows. Or, you may be running Win2000. Win2000 has a bug/ feature that can interfere with loading the driver. The driver may need to be loaded manually.

2. If the display reads “Taking over…3…2…1..” but then reboots, one of two things has occurred. Either you didn’t reboot when asked during the installation of Mach3 (Told you! See Section 2.1.3), or the driver is corrupted or unable to be used in your system. In this case, follow the instruction in Section 2.4.2 and remove the driver manually, then re-install Mach3. If the same thing happens, please notify ArtSoft USA using the e-mail link on www.machsupport.com and you will be given guidance.