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:

Check Vendor Website

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

DSPMC/IP Forum

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

Wide input power range 10-40VDC

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

PoKeys Plugin

PoKeys Keyboard Emulator
Download:

PoKeys Plugin

Author:

Art Fenerty

Version:

1.0

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

Donated - Unsupported

Website:

Po.Labs

Special Features:

55 Digital IO's (Input or Output for any pin may be set individually)

Analogue not yet implemented

UsePoKeys software to configure pins for input or output

Set Mach3 to Port 10 pins 1 - 55

Each input can also be used as a keystroke emulator for Mach3 or any other application.

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:

2.60.00

Status:

Full Release

Feedback:

ShuttlePRO Thread

Website:

Contour Design, Inc.

Special Features:

Pendent Control / jog device

15 buttons

2 jog wheels

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:

2.0

Status:

Release - Limited Support

Feedback:

 

Website:

 

Special Features:

Run your mill with an Xbox 360 Controller

Requires XINPUT1_3.DLL to function (can be downloaded from Microsoft as part of a DirectX redistributables package)