Mach3 2010 Screenset ((top))
You load tool one and click . The machine probes the material, then automatically moves to your fixed shop-bed plate to register the offset. The roughing file runs.
You place the mobile plate on the material. The software probes the tool, records the Z-height, moves to the fixed reference plate, probes again, and calculates the exact distance difference between the two plates. The Tool Change: When the G-code calls for a new tool (
The remains one of the most significant aftermarket upgrades ever created for ArtSoft’s classic Mach3 CNC control software. Developed by CNC enthusiast Gerry G (widely known in the hobbyist community as "Ger21"), this custom user interface revolutionized how operators interacted with Mach3. Mach3 2010 Screenset
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The screenset includes automated routines using a mobile probe plate, allowing the machine to set Z-zero automatically. You load tool one and click
Measures the first tool using a mobile touch plate placed on top of the material.
When a program calls for a tool change ( M6 ), the machine pauses. Once the operator changes the bit, the machine automatically moves to the fixed sensor, measures the new tool length offset, compensates for the difference, and resumes cutting flawlessly. 3. Modern Aesthetic and High Resolution You place the mobile plate on the material
To understand the value of this screenset, it helps to look at how it transforms common workshop procedures: Feature/Task Stock Mach3 Interface Mach3 2010 Screenset Cluttered, multiple tabs, 90s style buttons Clean, single-screen layout, modern icons MDI Entry Requires switching to the MDI tab MDI line is accessible directly from the main screen Tool Changes Manual zeroing or complex custom scripts required Fully automated routine using a fixed offset plate Diagnostics Hidden on a separate page Integrated elegantly into sidebar/toggle overlays Screen Resolution Stretches poorly on modern monitors Tailored native support for widescreen displays Installation and Setup Overview
Locate your specific profile macro folder (e.g., C:\Mach3\macros\Mach3Mill\ ). Copy the new macro .m1s scripts (like M6Start.m1s and M6End.m1s ) into this directory, overwriting the defaults. Step 4: Load the Screenset in Mach3 Open Mach3. Click on the top menu bar: -> Load Screens .
Transitioning from the default layout to the 2010 Screenset involves a few straightforward steps.