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| − | + | '''Mach4 is the control software we use to send G-code to our CNC router table''' at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM). | |
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| − | (We use | + | (We use Mach3 for our shopmaster bridge mill CNC.) |
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==Tips== | ==Tips== | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
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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>] === | |
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| + | === [https://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/artsoft-mach-support-forums/ Artsoft / Mach Support Forums] === | ||
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| + | === [[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]] — Wikipedia entry === | ||
==Classes== | ==Classes== | ||
| − | + | PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup'''] | |
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==Training== | ==Training== | ||
Links to external sites: | Links to external sites: | ||
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| − | == | + | ===[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/software/mach4UsersGuide/ Mach4 Users Guide]=== |
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| − | + | ===[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/ Mach4 Product Home Page]=== | |
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==Related Pages == | ==Related Pages == | ||
Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | Links to related PPM Wiki pages: | ||
| − | : | + | :'''[[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>]] | ||
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| + | ==Hand-Curated Links== | ||
| + | Links to member-recommended external sites: | ||
| + | :'''[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 | ||
| − | == | + | ==For Additional Help== |
| − | + | :Use the PPM Slack channel #CNC | |
| − | :''' | + | :[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. |
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Latest revision as of 16:50, 14 April 2024
Mach4 is the control 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.)
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.
- PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
- Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
- Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or if you notice something 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.