This page describes the User interface of MASSO G3 and MASSO Touch running version 4 and 5 software

The user interface is divided into 6 screens from F1 to F6

INFORMATION: The interface can be set as either Horizontal or Vertical by selecting the desired option under F1 General Settings. The Vertical interface is primarily designed for MASSO touch though can be used with any G3 with a suitable touchscreen monitor.

INFORMATION: You can navigate between the screens by pressing keys F1 - F6 or by clicking the buttons at the bottom of the screen.

Horizontal Format

F1 Screen

This screen allows you to configure your MASSO settings.

• When you enter this screen you will be prompted for the Admin Password. Default Password is "HTG"
• If you do not enter the password you will enter read only mode where you will not be able to make changes. Use CTRL+L if you want to reenter the password.

F2 Screen

This is the Run screen where you run your GCode files and monitor progress.

• When you enter this screen you will be prompted for the User Password. Default Password is "HTG". The user password can be changed or removed.
• Use CTRL+L to lock the Screen and prevent unauthorized use.
• The empty box next to the Spindle CW is where you can enter your spindle speed. Type the desired speed into the box and press enter.
• Click on Wi-Fi at the top of the screen to enter the Wi-Fi configuration page. If Wi-Fi is Orange it is connected.
• Click the Axis Zero buttons to zero out an Axis DRO
• Click on the DRO value to manually enter a new value
• Click Optional Stop at the top of the screen to toggle between on and off.

F3 Screen

This is the Jog Screen. From this screen you can Home and Jog your machine.

• You can access MASSO probing functions by pressing the probing button on screen.
• Press the Home Button for 3 seconds to home the machine
• Jog and using the Axis + & - Buttons
• Select continuous or step jog mode as well as step distance
• Use the Slider to set continuous jog speed.
• Click the Axis Zero buttons to zero out an Axis DRO

F4 Screen

Tool Table, work offset screen and Park location.

• This is where tool data is stored for each tool including it's name, Z offset and Tool Diameter.
• Work offsets G54 to G59 are stored in the Work offset table. These values are automatically stored when you zero your axis and you can also manually change them if needed.
• Double Click on a tool to change it's parameters as required
• The Parking location coordinates are stored here.
• Tools 111 to 118 cannot be edited in the F4 screen. To edit these tools go to the F1 Mulit-Head page

F5 Screen

Masso have built in wizards that will allow you to create basic Gcode files.

The wizards are intended for the most basic of jobs and CAM software is recommended.

Additional information on the available wizards

F6 Screen

This screen is where you will select files from your USB Flash drive and load them into MASSO.

• Double click the file you wish to load or select the file or press the Load key
• Once the file loaded it will draw the toolpaths onto the screen for you to view.
• If you do not wish to wait for the screen print to load or wish to cancel the selected file from loading press the Escape key
• To Delete a file select and press Delete
• To create a new File Press New
• To edit a file select and Press Edit

Vertical Touch Screen Format

INFORMATION: The Vertical interface is primarily designed for MASSO touch though can be used with any G3 with a suitable touchscreen monitor. It includes an on screen keyboard which is permanently dispalyed.

F1 Screen

This screen allows you to configure your Masso settings.

• When you enter this screen you will be prompted for the Admin Password. Default Password is "HTG"
• If you do not enter the password you will enter read only mode where you will not be able to make changes. Use CTRL+L if you want to reenter the password.

F2 Screen

This is the Run screen where you run your GCode files and monitor progress.

• When you enter this screen you will be prompted for the User Password. Default Password is "HTG". The user password can be changed or removed.
• Use CTRL+L to lock the Screen and prevent unauthorized use.
• The empty box next to the Spindle CW is where you can enter your spindle speed. Type the desired speed into the box and press enter.
• Click on Wi-Fi at the top of the screen to enter the Wi-Fi configuration page. If Wi-Fi is Orange it is connected.
• Click the Axis Zero buttons to zero out an Axis DRO
• Click on the DRO value to manually enter a new value
• Click Optional Stop at the top of the screen to toggle between on and off.

F3 Screen

This is the Jog Screen. From this screen you can Home and Jog your machine.

• You can access MASSO probing functions by pressing the probing button on screen.
• Press the Home Button for 3 seconds to home the machine
• Jog and using the Axis + & - Buttons
• Select continuous or step jog mode as well as step distance
• Use the Slider to set continuous jog speed.
• Click the Axis Zero buttons to zero out an Axis DRO

F4 Screen

Tool Table, work offset screen and Park location.

• This is where tool data is stored for each tool including it's name, Z offset and Tool Diameter.
• Work offsets G54 to G59 are stored in the Work offset table. These values are automatically stored when you zero your axis and you can also manually change them if needed.
• Double Click on a tool to change it's parameters as required
• The Parking location coordinates are stored here.
• Tools 111 to 118 cannot be edited in the F4 screen. To edit these tools go to the F1 Mulit-Head page

F5 Screen

Masso have built in wizards that will allow you to create basic Gcode files.

The wizards are intended for the most basic of jobs and CAM software is recommended.

Additional information on the available wizards

F6 Screen

This screen is where you will select files from your USB Flash drive and load them into MASSO.

• Double click the file you wish to load or select the file or press the Load key
• Once the file loaded it will draw the toolpaths onto the screen for you to view.
• If you do not wish to wait for the screen print to load or wish to cancel the selected file from loading press the Escape key
• To Delete a file select and press Delete
• To create a new File Press New
• To edit a file select and Press Edit

2D View

MASSO has 2 views for Gcode files

The 2D view shows the tool path with cutting paths shown in Yellow and the rapids shown as Dotted white lines

the user can select between 2D and Depth Map views by clicking the 2D view Button or the Depth Map button in the toolpath window

Depth MAP View

This displays the toolpath as a function of depth with lighter colours indicating higher areas and darker colours being the lowest.

The image automatically scales to show the widest range of depth.