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Mach 3 Software

Mach3 is the flagship of the ArtSoft products. It is released in two versions:  a Lockdown version, and a Development version.  The Lockdown is a stable, static release recommended for new users, or people trialing the software.  The Development version contains developing features and is released quite often so people can obtain new (but untested) features and capabilities.  Both releases are limited to 500 lines of Gcode until licensed. Mach3 has a limit of 10,000,000 lines of Gcode even after licensing.

Mach3 - Vista

Mach3 will run under 32-bit versions of Vista with the following registry patch:

Legacy Mach Versions

These are older versions of Mach for those that would like to redownload for an existing application or installation.  Mach2 is limited to 1000 lines of Gcode until licensed.

LazyCam (BETA)

LazyCam is a beta-release free importer included with Mach3.  It's purpose is to import standard dxf, cmx, and other file types to allow those that do not use CAM programs to more easily generate Gcode to be run under Mach3. The free edition of LazyCam that is included with Mach3 carries no cost.  However, there is an optional PRO level upgrade that turns on advanced features such as object offsetting, pocketing, primary foam functions, importation of DXF profiles for conversion to Lathe turning code, etc.  It is optional, but gives one the ability to do more advanced importation of objects.

(Note: Requires the ".net 2.0 update" from Microsoft to prevent an error at startup.)

ArtSoft Recommended CAM Programs

While Mach3 does come with LazyCam for very simple tasks, it is recommended to use a full CAM program. The CAM programs in this section will automatically be sensed by Mach3, and will appear in the Mach3 menu system if installed. They are highly recommended products and very powerfull additions to a Mach3 installation. If you have a requirement for CAM programs, we highly suggest you try these products.

A collection of very professional, very easy to use 3D CAM programs.
One of the best Plasma CAM packages available, and also very good at general Milling work.
A very nice GCode generator for 3D model files.
An innovative drawing to GCode generator.
An easy CAD/CAM system for 2.5 axis machining. Perfect for all budgets.
A free STL File creation utility to create models from point clouds for cutting in Meshcam, VCarve, and other 3D CAM programs. Download and unzip to the Mach3 folder. An example point cloud is included.

Quantum

Quantum was an experimental attempt at a next generation of motion control software. Development ceased in a pre-Alpha, early development stage. It is available "as-is" and not at all supported. Many of the features that were slated for Quantum have since been included in Mach3

Mach3 Programmers Resources

These programs are used by developers for writing plugins and adding options to Mach3, or to interface others programmers code to Mach3's interface.

Mach3 Software Development Kit.(reqs. Mach3 2.0).
Current Includes Files from Mach3 SDK.
Remote control interface example. For application interface.

Documentation

Mach3 manual (pdf)

Downloadable PDF manuals for Mach2/3 can be found on the Documentation page. There is no manual for LazyCam as it is still an evolving program. Video tutorials for both Mach and LazyCam are also available.

Misc. Documents

This file is to aid in optimizing your Windows XP OS to remove interfering processes.

Screens

Screen Designers

A scrolling Screen Designer, unzip to the Mach3 folder.
The Original Mach3 Screen Designer.
Beta Test of a new Screen Editor written by JetCam.

Screensets

A collection of user-written screensets is available on the Screensets page.