Plugins

Barcode Scanner

Author:

Brian Barker

Version:

1.2

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Loads a program via Barcode ID

Digitizing / Probing

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00.035

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

 

Website:

IMService

Special Features:

Allows for probeing of 3d objects to point cloud files

Requires CAM program to process point clouds

DSPMC/IP Motion Controller

Author:

Vital Systems Inc

Version:

1.56

Status:

BETA

Feedback:

email: sales at vitalsystem dot com

Website:

Vital Systems Inc.

Special Features:

6-Axis Closed Loop Servo Controller. 5KHz update rate

8 Channels Servo Drive Analog Outputs, Range ±10V, 14-Bit Resolution

8 Channels Analog Inputs, Range 0..5Volts, 14-bit Resolution

6 Differential Quadrature Encoder Inputs. 32-Bit Resolution

2 Mhz Encoder frequency. Encoder resolution multiplied by 4 thru Hardware

1 RS-232 Serial Port

48 Digital I/O (32 Inputs & 16 Outputs)

Ethernet connectivity using TCP/IP interface

CAN connectivity for DeviceNET based field devices (Optional)

Wide input power range 10-40VDC

Windows based programming using Visual Basic and C/C++ libraries

Engraving Trigger for Laser or Impact

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00.076

Status:

R & D

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Imports Photo and outputs DigTrigger at variable number of 5us pulses to trigger laser to grayscale output of image during X motor output

Flash

Adobe Flash
Download:

Flash Plugin

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00.038

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

Flash Screens Forum

Website:

Adobe Flash

Special Features:

Allows use of Flash screensets

G100

G100 by GeckoDrives
Download:

G100 Setup Guide

Motion Plugin - v3.037  (March 5, 2008)

I/O Only Plugin - This plugin does not move motors, it allows a G100 to be used in conjunction with the printer port or some other motion device.  The G100 is available as Port 3 Inputs/Outputs and analog IO Only.

Author:

Art Fenerty / Steve Hardy

Version:

2.03.000

Status:

BETA

Feedback:

G-Rex Forum

Website:

Gecko Drive

Special Features:

4Mhz pulseing engine

16 Outputs/ 22 Inputs

4 analogue ins/outs

Ethernet connection

Analog spindle only - No step/dir

The G100 requires no license, but is operated on the Honor System.  Anyone sending payment of $50.00 firmware license fee to mean_taipan@yahoo.com will be eligible for support for the device.

Galil DMC Series

Galil DMC Series Motion Controller
Download:

Galil DMC Plugin

Author:

Brian Barker / Art Fenerty

Version:

3.00.00

Status:

BETA

Feedback:

Mach3 + Galil Forum

Website:

Galil Motion Control

Special Features:

3Mhz pulseing engine/ closed loop

4ms Trajectory planning

Ethernet or PCI models supported

iMach Screen Plugin

Author:

VistaCNC

Version:

1.00

Status:

BETA

Feedback:

email: support at vistacnc dot com

Website:

VistaCNC

Special Features:

iMach pendant operation

iMach Screen

JCode

JCode example
Download:

JCode Plugin

Author:

Brian Barker

Version:

1.0

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Jog to GCode recording

Joystick

Joystick
Download:

Joystick Plugin

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00.035

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Works with any Microsoft compatible Windows JoyStick

dual axis control

Buttons mapped with joystick software to Mach3 buttons on screen

Joystick (Updated)

Author:

Queiroz Junior

Version:

1.04

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

New Joystick Plugin Thread

Website:

 

Special Features:

Compatible with Mach3 R2.009+

ncPod

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

3.00.00

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

ncPod Forum

Website:

OEMTech

Special Features:

USB pulseing engine, 75Khz

6 inputs, 4 outputs

PWM spindle control

Slaving, softlimits

PowerMate

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00.046

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

 

Website:

Griffin Technology

Special Features:

Jogs any axis at Jog% speed setting.  Press button to switch axis, press for 1/s second to enable/disable.

ShuttlePRO

Author:

Art Fenerty / Brian Barker

Version:

2.62.00

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

ShuttlePRO Thread

Website:

Contour Design, Inc.

Special Features:

Pendent Control / jog device

15 buttons

2 jog wheels

Monitor Dialog

Pro & Xpress models supported

SmoothStepper

SmoothStepper by Warp9 Tech. Design
Download:

New Plugin Coming Soon!

Author:

Art Fenerty / Greg Cary

Version:

1.19.xxx

Status:

BETA

Feedback:

SmoothStepper USB Forum

Website:

Warp9 Tech. Design

Special Features:

4Mhz pulseing engine

Dual Printer Port

Torch Height Control

Download:

THC Plugin

Author:

Brian Barker

Version:

1.0A

Status:

Experimental - Unsupported

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Uses any analog input to do torch height control

Video WebCam Point Cloud Scanner

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

2.00

Status:

R & D

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Scans table with WebCam and Laser Line to create point clouds

Meshing program in development

Xbox 360 Controller

Author:

Lee Davis

Version:

1.0

Status:

Release - Limited Support

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Run your mill with an Xbox 360 Controller