Screensets
Screensets are different interfaces that can be created for Mach3. Screensets for Mach3Mill use a .set extension and screensets for Mach3Turn use a .lset extension. All screensets should be saved in the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3). Using a screenset is as simple as opening Mach3, clicking on View - Load Screens, and then selecting the desired screen.
The screensets available for download here come in 1 of 3 formats: .m3s, .zip, or .swf. The installation procedure for each format is slightly different.
.m3s
.m3s is a special Mach3-specific format designed especially for screensets. These files can only be used with Mach3 version 1.90 or later. Using an .m3s file is fairly straightfoward:
- Download the file
- Double-click the file (this should pop up a "Screenset Installed" message after which the .m3s file will automatically disappear)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
.zip
.zip files are the ordinary compressed/archived filetype commonly used throughout the internet.
- Download the file
- Extract the contents of the file. Typically there will be a .set (or .lset) file as well as a directory full of graphics
- Copy the .set file into the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3)
- Copy the graphic directory into the Mach3\Bitmaps folder (this may vary with some sets)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
.swf
.swf are Flash screens designed to be used with the Flash plugin.
- Download the file
- Copy the .swf file into the Mach3 installation directory (typically C:\Mach3)
- Open Mach3 and load the screens like normal
3 Axis Router Screen
Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
There is no toolpath on the Run screen. The reason for this is that CPU usage is about 75% lower without the toolpath on the screen, and when your cutting, you're usually looking at the machine, not the screen. This should make this screen run better on slower PC's than the standard screens.
Unzip all the .png files to Mach3\Bitmaps\Router\ and put the Router.set file in the Mach3 folder.
It's setup for spindle to use Output 1 and Coolant Output 2.
3 Axis Simple Screen
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Author:
Zealous
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Works well with Touch Screens
6 Axis Screen
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Author:
Darc
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Aqua Screenset
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Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.04
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
See thread for installation instructions
Benny's Screen
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Author:
Benny
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
See Feedback thread for installation instructions
Blue Screenset for Lathes
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Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
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Special Features:
Turning Screenset
Blue Screenset for Mills
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Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
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Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Self-installer
Coil Winder Screenset
Author:
Benny, Brian, et al.
Version:
Incomplete
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Special Features:
Will drive a coil winding machine
Your input and help needed!
CVI MachStdMill (MSM) by Calypso Ventures, Inc.
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Author:
Calypso Ventures, Inc.
Version:
Please see http://www.calypsoventures.com for current CVI MachStdMill version information.
Feedback:
CVI MachStdMill User Community
Special Features:
Simple, automated installation via an automated installer.
Complete new user manual (180+ pages) covering basic functionality of Mach3 as well as the enhanced features implemented by MachStdMill.
Some of the enhanced features available from MachStdMill include:
German Screenset
Italian Screenset
Download:
Author:
Giordano Cantori
Version:
2.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Run Setup.exe to install
Italian Screenset (English)
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Author:
Giordano Cantori
Version:
2.00
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Special Features:
English version of the Italian Screenset 2.0
Milling Screenset
Run Setup.exe to install
Italian Screenset (French)
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Author:
Giordano Cantori / Yannick
Version:
3.00
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Special Features:
French version of the Italian Screenset 2.0
Milling Screenset
Includes multiple color schemes
iMach Screenset
Download:
Author:
VistaCNC
Version:
1.01
Feedback:
email: support at vistacnc dot com
Special Features:
Easy operation of a CNC with most necessary operations are concentrated to the first "Main" page
Support iMach pendant
Screen layout customizable and function expandable
First page skin selectable
Mach3 2010
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Author:
Gerry
Version:
1.1
Feedback:
Special Features:
Gives Mach3 the look and feel of a "Windows" application.
Auto Tool Zero for multiple tools - Designed mainly for router use, 2010 incorporates auto tool zero for multiple tools. Zero the initial tool, and subsequent tools are zeroed automatically after being changed. This makes tool changes very quick and easy, approaching the ease of use of an automatic tool changer. No measuring, and no tooltable length entry is required. Just load the tool and go! Toolchanges during program execution now require only a single button press! If you spend a lot of time changing tools, you need this screen! (Both metric and imperial units supported.)
Huge toolpath display!
Large, easily readable position DRO's (both machine and work coordinates) as well as Distance, IJ, and CV mode, current units and offset on all screens.
Capable of jogging on all screens, with quick changing of both jog speed and step increments to user defined settings, using one set of shortcut keys.
MDI available on all screens.
Flyout Diagnostics screen, with additional space for user LED's - Note: Mach3 limitation causes MDI to be hidden when Diagnostics screen is open, but it is still functional.
User definable Park position.
Both 3 axis (shown) and 4 axis versions included.
Includes XY Probing Wizard.
English and French versions available.
Mach3 Flash
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Author:
Zealous
Version:
Test
Feedback:
Special Features:
The first of the Flash Screens
More screens available in the Flash Screens Thread
Mach Blue Probing by Big-Tex
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Author:
Thomas aka Big-Tex
Version:
3.3
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Special Features:
Designed with router in mind
Utilizing touch off for initial zero as well as tool auto zero (will work for English as well as Metric native units)
Also includes scripts for laser cross hair on and XY laser zero (offset has to be changed manually by end user)
Added short cuts for following functions: Initial zero setup - Ctrl Z; Tool change zero setup - Alt Z; Laser On - Ctrl L; Laser Off - Alt L
To support further development and testing, donations via PayPal to: createdbythomas[at]gmail[dot]com are welcome
Multi Interface ScreenSet 2013
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Author:
Per B. Jeppesen Denmark
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
pbj(at)oncable(dot)dk
Special Features:
Multi Interface: Touch, Mouse, Keyboard
For Touch displays from 7" and up to more than 24"
Consists of 10 different native resolutions from 800x480 to 1920x1080
Each set consists of 26 pages/Screens, more menu based, simpler to use, easy navigation through main menu
All Run functions are on one screen, all Load functions on one screen, Feed, Tools, Spindle is on one screen, and so on
ToolPath Navigation: Move, Zoom, Rotate(Orbit) with your finger in the toolpath display
Virtual CNC Keyboard Numeric and Letters and a Calculator
All buttons are the same size: large and easy for touch
Simple manual jog flyout for live jogging all six axes, a panel for incremental jogging all six axes, and a "Save And Go" screen with 8 memories for all 6 axes
Tools for all kinds of ToolZero, both if you already have a ToolZero Switch and if want a good system: there is a Large switch guide, ideas for how to build your own switch for no cost to more complex switch ideas
There are three screens containing ToolZero:
- A manual / semi-automatic system to reset the tool relative to the material or part for all 6 axis
- A system for reset tool XY relative to a fixture and homing switch
- If you switch the tool manually, for each tool change there is a fully-automatic tool control system for tool reset of Z-axis with 4 different methods/macros so all switching systems are covered, and using several tools is now a pleasure
Special Machine screen with a more graphical view of all axis and a Special fast homing system
"Stop To Be Continued" system where you at any time in the middle of a large job just press a button to stop the machine and everything is saved and for example next day with a few button presses can continue from the exact same place where it stopped
Many small handy features:
- A button on main screen for opening a text file for your notes (it always opens the same file so you always have your notes close to hands)
- Quick Setup: which is a shortcut through menus for quick setup
- Buttons for output on run screens and input LED - good to manually start the spindle, pumps, etc.
- Button to zero all machine coords - good for offline testing where toolpath easily comes out of focus
With lost unit, you can see your machine accuracy and detect future wear or slope
PBJ ScreenSet 2012 for Mill
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Author:
Per B. Jeppesen Denmark
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
pbj(at)oncable(dot)dk
Special Features:
The idea of a new ScreenSet was partly to get a more symmetrical layout which could thereby make room for a few more functions and all 6 axes, and even larger toolpath display on all pages, but still keep the same simple and inspiring environment with the same well functional features such as Mach3 standard screenset contains. And at the same time allow for multiple skin and an opportunity also to use MACH3 on a larger screen with a great graphics resolutions. All 6 axes are implemented on all screenset pages, without it seeming crowded, this is convenient since many Stepper Cards come with both 5 and 6 axis, this is convenient for other automation functions such as Tool change.
- More symmetrical layout.
- Realistic 3D graphics. The same graphics environment style is echoed on all pages.
- All 6 axis implemented in all pages.
- Two screen resolutions the standard size 1024x768 and 1400x1050 for larger screens.
- Ability to customize own functions and still keep the same layout design.
- A new page design - Simple Run - with a very large toolpath display and only the main functions.
- 3 output buttons on / off on the main page to manually turn on/off external cooling pumps, etc.
- 4 input led on the main page for status or warnings.
- Manual Jog “wheel” (TAB) with all 6 axes implemented.
- The layout of buttons, dro, and displays are different but names and functions are still the same as Mach3 standard screenset.
- Inspiring environment with different skin / background graphics, something for every taste.
Pink Screenset
Download:
Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Silver/Blue Screenset for Lathes
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Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Turning Screenset
Silver/Blue Screenset for Mills
Download:
Author:
The InsomniaX (MrBean and SantiniUK)
Version:
1.0
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset
Self-installer
SwissU (French)
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Author:
SwissSteph
Version:
1.0.1
Feedback:
Special Features:
Full French (entièrement en français)
Milling Screenset designed for a touch screen
Installation instructions: unzip ".zip" file and run ".exe" file
Touch Screen
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Author:
Hood
Version:
1.00
Feedback:
Special Features:
Milling Screenset designed for a touch screen