Description
Mach3 is ArtSoft software that turns your home computer into a powerful CNC controller. The program has very rich capabilities for this work and has taken into account many requirements of CNC control. Mach3 runs on most Windows systems and can control the movement of stepper and servo motors by processing G-codes. This program is easy to customize and can be installed and run on a wide variety of different hardware. The program’s extensive capabilities combined with high flexibility make it one of the best in its field.
Mach3 features and functions:
- Convert a regular system into a 6-axis CNC controller
- Direct import of DXF, BMP, JPG and HPGL files via LazyCam
- See the Gcodes visually
- Generate G-codes via LazyCam or step-by-step wizards
- Fully customizable user interface
- Ability to customize M code and macros using VB scripts
- And…
required system
Mach3 minimum recommended requirements:
Requirements for using the parallel port to control the machine:
A desktop computer (laptops not supported) with at least one parallel port
A 32-bit version of Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 (64-bit versions will not work)
1 GHz processor
512 MB RAM
Non-integrated video card with 32 MB RAM (for large G-code files, especially 3D files, a video card with 512 MB or more RAM is required)
Requirements for driving the machine when using an external motion device:
A suitable external motion controller (options can be found on the Plugins page)
A desktop or laptop computer running Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Windows 8
1 GHz processor
512 MB RAM
Video card with 32 MB RAM (large G-code files, especially 3D files require a video card with 512 MB or more RAM)
Pictures
installation manual
This is mentioned in Readme.txt.
Download link
File password(s): free download software
size
80MB