Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Gene Heskett
On Monday 28 September 2009, Sven Wesley wrote: I replaced the servo/encoder yesterday night and the result is the same. So what do i have left to try? I'll test if the tuning software creates the same behaviour (different computer, different OS...) and I'll try Toms suggestion to add a filtering

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Andy Pugh
2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: The specification says 54.2 oz-in rated torque and 266 peak (0.4 resp 1.9 Nm). Could it be that they are too small? Possibly, I had 2.5Nm steppers on my mini-mill and upgraded to 4Nm (though stepper and servo torque requirements are not exactly

[Emc-users] 4th axis tool path display

2009-09-28 Thread Ian W. Wright
OK let me try this again(;-) . Does emc2 generate a 4th axis(A) toolpath display. I am playing with the CD version and am generating Gcode for the A axis but I don't see the toolpath displaying the A axis rotation. I t only seems to show XYZ toolpaths. Yes, the latest version of EMC2 will

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Andy Pugh
2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: Is it possible that this really annoying problem be too small motors? It shouldn't be with an encoder-equipped system, as any deviation from commanded position should trigger a follow error. However, perhaps such an error is being raised by the drive

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Sven Wesley
2009/9/28 Andy Pugh a...@andypugh.fsnet.co.uk ... It shouldn't be with an encoder-equipped system, as any deviation from commanded position should trigger a follow error. However, perhaps such an error is being raised by the drive but not seen my EMC2 or yourself? Try the tuning software

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Rob Jansen
Well, the figures do not compute, the spec tells me it's 18.2V 11A which would be max. 200 W. But I thing 0.4 Nm is very low for this wattage. As the spec also tells me it is meant for applications such as carriage of high speed printers and XY plotters. IMHO these are too small for a CNC

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Andy Pugh
2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: I did as you suggested (I'm in the workshop right now) and you are right! They overshoot with no load at all. So, the good news is that they are probably big enough for the job, as they behave similarly under load and no-load, and have successfully

[Emc-users] New Optical Interface Being Developed

2009-09-28 Thread Matt Shaver
Whether this will mean anything for folks like us who need a high speed, _low latency_ I/O connection will depend upon the details of the controller: http://www.roughlydrafted.com/2009/09/26/report-apple-pushed-intel-to-develop-light-peak-cabling/ So far, I haven't seen any in depth technical

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Gene Heskett
On Monday 28 September 2009, Sven Wesley wrote: 2009/9/28 Gene Heskett gene.hesk...@gmail.com My instant reaction is that they are very inefficient. I would call that size about a nema 17, which would be about right for a plotter, but without lots of geardown, would be a bit small for a

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Gene Heskett
On Monday 28 September 2009, Andy Pugh wrote: 2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: I did as you suggested (I'm in the workshop right now) and you are right! They overshoot with no load at all. So, the good news is that they are probably big enough for the job, as they behave similarly

[Emc-users] Error in debounce documentation

2009-09-28 Thread Eric H. Johnson
HI all, This was from Andy's inquiry of a couple days ago. It appears that the documentation for the debounce component in the Integrator Manual (Page 94) has a slight error or typo. The syntax as written does not work for me, i.e.: halcmd loadrt debounce 1 4 2 but halcmd loadrt debounce 1,4,2

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Sven Wesley
2009/9/28 Andy Pugh a...@andypugh.fsnet.co.uk 2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: To me, these eBay-items looks pretty small too. Are they really going to make it? Good question, they are rated 50% more torque than your servos. Your servos are a much higher-quality solution, if

Re: [Emc-users] UK EMC Users Meetup

2009-09-28 Thread Andy I
Rob, I'd be interested. I am planning to go to the Exhibition probably on the Saturday. Regards Andy -Original Message- From: robert [mailto:rob...@innovative-rc.com] Sent: 22 September 2009 20:44 To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: [Emc-users] UK EMC Users Meetup Hi all I

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Gene Heskett
On Monday 28 September 2009, Sven Wesley wrote: 2009/9/28 Gene Heskett gene.hesk...@gmail.com On Monday 28 September 2009, Andy Pugh wrote: 2009/9/28 Sven Wesley svenne.d...@gmail.com: I did as you suggested (I'm in the workshop right now) and you are right! They overshoot with no load

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread Jon Elson
Sven Wesley wrote: I can cannot see any changes in speed even if I push put all my body weight on the Z-axis, it just runs super easy and the motors never gets warm. It doesn't _seem_ to be a force/power problem. I have put so much money and time in building a servo system. It's REALLY

[Emc-users] srm?

2009-09-28 Thread a
hi will srm myfile.txt delete file? i have this file, and directory is right. a...@aram-desktop:~$ srm /home/aram/Desktop/TR2~ Error: File /home/aram/Desktop/TR2~ - No such file or directory a...@aram-desktop:~$ how i can use srm command? thanks aram

Re: [Emc-users] Engrave.py cuts deeper and deeper

2009-09-28 Thread cogoman
I am catching up on my EMAIL, and I've still got 10 EMC digests to read, but I wanted to comment on the quote below. This gives the impression that you are setting the PID values for the servo motor on the bench with nothing attached. This is not a good idea since these settings SHOULD be

Re: [Emc-users] srm?

2009-09-28 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Mon, 2009-09-28 at 22:18 -0600, a...@conceptmachinery.com wrote: hi will srm myfile.txt delete file? i have this file, and directory is right. a...@aram-desktop:~$ srm /home/aram/Desktop/TR2~ Error: File /home/aram/Desktop/TR2~ - No such file or directory a...@aram-desktop:~$ how i

Re: [Emc-users] srm?

2009-09-28 Thread a
I try with ~ and without and still No such directory I used rm and still No such directory I just type this into Terminals. Is this way to do that? thanks aram On Mon, 2009-09-28 at 22:18 -0600, a...@conceptmachinery.com wrote: hi will srm myfile.txt delete file? i have this file, and

Re: [Emc-users] srm?

2009-09-28 Thread Rob Jansen
Hm, I don't have access to my EMC system right now, but the webserve also runs Ubuntu, it does accept the ~ on the commandline - as you can also see from the error in Aram's mail (Error: file TR2~ - No such ...). Maybe there are unprintable characters in the filename? You could try name