What is CNC tool setter Most hobby and semi-professional machines do not have an ATC spindle. That means that the tools can not be changed quickly and tool change requires loosening the nut with the collet and change tool. The before-mentioned…
If you ever used a CNC machine you probably know how time consuming setting up the next job is. Mach4 probing significantly reduces set up time while being a very simple solution. At the end of probing setup you will have only…
In this blog, we will describe, how we upgrade our CNC milling/router machine with a new 4th axis for the CNC machine and get more functionality, how to set up, wiring components, and Configuration in Mach4. New upgrade in the…
If you use a THC plasma cutter with Mach3 and would like to switch to Mach4 plasma, there is a quick guide how to setup the torch height controller. The Mach4 version 2 has support for THC plasma cutter. If you have…
Mach4 CNC tutorial introduction This series of tutorials will help you configure your CNC machine using Mach4 CNC controller software with PoKeys device. Always remember to update your software if a newer version is available. Also with newer versions of the Mach4 CNC controller software and…
Confusing PoKeys57CNC pinout explained This blog article is mostly to explain the confusing PoKeys57CNC pinout, as some users reported it. There is a myriad of connectors and signals, some are labeled as ‘PoKeys pins’, others are not, some have a…
In this tutorial, we will explain how CablePack PoKeys57CNC connectors and flat cables can be used. The cable pack contains four types of flat cables that should be used with the appropriate connector. All black IDC (Insulation-Displacement Contact) connectors are female…
Here is a quick guide on how to easily perform Mach3 plasma setup. This article will guide you through the process of setting THC with your CNC controller board and Mach3. Let’s get to the point! How to use plasma with…
About Mach3 limit switch tutorial This Mach3 limit switch tutorial will help you to set up all of the switches that can be used on your CNC machines as well as any options that are also connected to the safety…
Mach3 setup tutorial summary This Mach3 setup tutorial will show you how to connect everything together and how to configure the PoKeys plugin so you can move your CNC. You can find the previous Mach3 setup tutorial here. Connecting everything together…
