– Asynchronous Motion (out of band axis) to control uncoordinated motion. Multiple heads, machines and processes to produce complex parts. – Synchronous Motion of up to 6 completely separate coordinate systems (instances) at the same time. More accurate tool path compensation for different size tools – Type C (Fanuc) cutter compensation standard in Mach4. – Improved Backlash Control & more accurate screw mapping = less jitter and more accurate cuts Machine hold or speed changes happen as quickly as GUI buttons are selected on the screen. – Up to 100x faster response from button click to machine action.
Mach3 software relied on the hardware plug-in software and complex buffering schemes to ensure accuracy and coordinated motion. Mach4’s core adapts to the speed (frequency) of the motion controllers attached.
– Motion Device Drivers (Plug Ins) have standard format = common level of functionality between components, less complexity, easier and less costly to troubleshoot and support.Īll motion control calculations are completed in the core. – All Motion control calculated in the core = less dependence on hardware and associated software driver.
The core is a full featured ‘brain’ that ensures all input and output devices are coordinated with motion. Mach4 can control CNC machinery, PLC equipment, and robotics. While we are controlling other machine types with our Industrial software, complete hobby solutions with integrated screens and functions have only been completed for these machine types. The standard Mach4 installer will control mills, drills, lathes, and routers. Mach4 has been in use on Industrial equipment running constantly for over a year. While there was only one version of Mach3, Mach4 is offered in different versions. When quality, speed, and the ability to use or learn industrial style controls and methods are what is needed, Mach4 is the correct choice. Mach3 was designed for simple hobby machines and still serves this purpose well.
It was written from the ground up to be expandable, flexible, and extremely responsive for use with very large files.
Mach4 is completely new software with less than 1% of the programming code in common with Mach3.
Combined with the FoCal Comparison Database, you can know if you've got problems coming.Mach4 is our newest version of CNC motion control software. This tool can highlight camera and lens problems, including degradation of focus drive mechanism. The Autofocus Consistency test will automatically defocus and refocus a number of times and show you just how consistent the focus point is. When you half-press that shutter button and your camera beeps, where is it really focusing? If you've got a set of files you want to analyse, you can run them through most FoCal tests in File Mode.įoCall will figure out all the settings from the files, analyse and give you the results. With the FoCal Comparison Database, you'll be able to compare your camera and lens against 1000's of other users too to get a real idea of how your kit performs. You'll be able to watch as FoCal controls the camera to captures and analyse shots then locks in on the perfect setting. Put your camera on a tripod, put the target on the wall then run the Fully Auto calibration. Just connect with the USB cable supplied with your camera and you're all set to go.Īutomatically adjust your camera and lens autofocus at the touch of a button!Īdjusting your autofocus for sharper shots really is simple.
Proprietary image processing and predictive statistical algorithms allow FoCal to calculate the best calibration accurately and easily and with minimal input from the user.įoCal Pro is able to automate much of the calibration process, as a result auto focus calibration with FoCal is quick, accurate and provides an objective and error free method of lens calibration.Ĭonnect your camera and the computer does all the work.įoCal takes control of your camera so you can sit back and watch.Īdjusting camera settings, taking shots, downloading images, analysing data - it’s all automatic with FoCal. FoCal determines the best auto focus calibration value for any attached auto focus compatible lens, setting mirror lockup and de-focusing between each test image.
Using this connection FoCal is able to operate the camera remotely, driving it to capture test images, download those images and analyse them for sharpness and detail in real time. Included with each FoCal Pro purchase is the licence key to use FoCal Pro with supported cameras on both Windows and Mac operating systems.įoCal runs on your computer and connects to the camera using a USB cable (supplied with cameras). FoCal Pro from Reikan is purpose designed to provide a comprehensive and accurate way to focus calibrate and test most modern Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras and lenses.