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| − | '''Mach4 is the | + | '''Mach4 is the software we use to send G-code to our CNC router table''' at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM). |
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(We use Mach3 for our shopmaster bridge mill CNC.) | (We use Mach3 for our shopmaster bridge mill CNC.) | ||
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
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=== [https://www.google.com/search?q=mach4+tips&ei=zlvxYqX_PKH19APX35mgBg&start=20&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwilno259bf5AhWhOn0KHddvBmQ4ChDy0wN6BAgBEDw&biw=939&bih=537&dpr=1.1 <nowiki>Mach3 vs Mach4 for CNC Control- Compared [2022]</nowiki>] === | === [https://www.google.com/search?q=mach4+tips&ei=zlvxYqX_PKH19APX35mgBg&start=20&sa=N&ved=2ahUKEwilno259bf5AhWhOn0KHddvBmQ4ChDy0wN6BAgBEDw&biw=939&bih=537&dpr=1.1 <nowiki>Mach3 vs Mach4 for CNC Control- Compared [2022]</nowiki>] === | ||
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==Training== | ==Training== | ||
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===[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/software/mach4UsersGuide/ Mach4 Users Guide]=== | ===[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/software/mach4UsersGuide/ Mach4 Users Guide]=== | ||
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==Related Pages == | ==Related Pages == | ||
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | :'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]''' | ||
:'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' | :'''[[VCarve Tips]]''' | ||
| − | :[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE"> '''CNC Router Table''' </span>]] | + | :[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE"> '''CNC Router Table''' </span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]''' |
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:[[Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C"> '''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER''' </span>]] | :[[Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C"> '''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER''' </span>]] | ||
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | :[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27"> '''Computers — Windows''' </span>]] | ||
==Hand-Curated Links== | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| − | Links to member-recommended external sites: | + | '''Links to member-recommended external sites:''' |
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZ847PqPXOUrksLYct-gaA Mach Support]''' — on YouTube | :'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZ847PqPXOUrksLYct-gaA Mach Support]''' — on YouTube | ||
:[https://www.lua.org/start.html '''Lua Getting started'''] — programming language used for scripting Mach4 | :[https://www.lua.org/start.html '''Lua Getting started'''] — programming language used for scripting Mach4 | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 21 November 2024
Mach4 is the software we use to send G-code to our CNC router table at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM).
(We use Mach3 for our shopmaster bridge mill CNC.)
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Tips
Links to external sites:
Mach3 vs Mach4 for CNC Control- Compared [2022]
Artsoft / Mach Support Forums
G-code — Wikipedia entry
Classes
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites:
Mach4 Users Guide
Mach4 Product Home Page
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Mach Support — on YouTube
- Lua Getting started — programming language used for scripting Mach4
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #CNC
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.