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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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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 Mach3 for our shopmaster bridge mill CNC.)
 
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Mach 4 is the control software we use to send G-code to our CNC machines at Pikes&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;Makerspace.
 
 
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==Classes and Training==
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==Tips==
===Classes===
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Links to external sites:
: Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===Training===
 
:'''[https://www.avidcnc.com/support/instructions/software/mach4UsersGuide/ Mach 4 Users Guide]'''
 
  
== 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>''']<br>
 
  
===For Additional Help===
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=== [https://www.machsupport.com/help-learning/artsoft-mach-support-forums/ Artsoft / Mach Support Forums] ===
  
:Use the PPM Slack channel #CNC
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=== [[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]] — Wikipedia entry ===
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==Classes==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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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]===
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
  
:[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|'''Fusion 360 Tips''']]
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==Related Pages ==
:'''[[CNC]]'''
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
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:'''[[VCarve Tips]]'''
  
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:[[CNC|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#2B78BE">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''CNC Router Table'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Computers|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Windows'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
:[https://www.machsupport.com/software/ '''Mach Software from ArtSoft''']
 
:'''[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach4/ Product Home Page]'''
 
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcZ847PqPXOUrksLYct-gaA Mach Support]''' — on YouTube
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:[https://www.lua.org/start.html '''Lua Getting started'''] — programming language used for scripting Mach4
  
=== [https://www.youtube.com/c/AvidCNC/playlists Avid CNC Playlists on YouTube] ===
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==For Additional Help==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #CNC
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel  Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;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:

Autodesk Fusion Tips
VCarve Tips
  CNC Router Table  
  Computers — Windows  

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 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.