Re: [Emc-users] CF drive load

On 12/2/2014 10:17 AM, dave wrote: > Hi all, > I'm trying to migrate from my ancient mb on the cinci to a D525MW. > The system device is an 8 mb CF plugged into one of mesa's CF to SATA > adapters. My linux install won't format it. i.e. install sees my usb > flash drive with the install on it but

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

I was looking at that before. Must be thousands. Basically anything you want. Now I just have to figure out what I want haha but it sure is flexible. On Dec 2, 2014 7:14 PM, "Kirk Wallace" wrote: > On 12/02/2014 02:56 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > > Ok. The code looked similar but I figured it had n

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/02/2014 06:25 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > Kirk, thanks for the help. > > I assumed that Modbus was a more capable way of communicating with the VFD. > Maybe that assumption is wrong and now technology has moved past it. If > it's not going to be be any more accurate or provide any more feedback

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

Kirk, thanks for the help. I assumed that Modbus was a more capable way of communicating with the VFD. Maybe that assumption is wrong and now technology has moved past it. If it's not going to be be any more accurate or provide any more feedback from the VFD to lcnc then maybe it's pointless. I wa

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 2 December 2014 at 15:42, Jeremy Jones wrote: > I'm in the process of hooking up my VFD. It's a HItachi WJ200 and according > to the changelog there is a driver in the new version. Where do I find this > and how do I implement it? Is it for modbus? After reading the same question on the forum,

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/02/2014 02:56 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > Ok. The code looked similar but I figured it had nothing to do with what I > need to do. I'll sit down later and figure it all out when I have time. Giving it a brief look, you just put: "loadusr wj200_vfd" in your .hal file. Or to play with a bare b

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

Ok. The code looked similar but I figured it had nothing to do with what I need to do. I'll sit down later and figure it all out when I have time. On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 5:50 PM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > On 12/2/14 3:09 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > > I found some files in the src/hal/usercomp/

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/2/14 3:09 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > I found some files in the src/hal/usercomp/wj200 folder which include the > wj200.comp, .c, .9, and submakefile. What do these do? Am I doing a > loaduser on one of them? Are any of them a copy/paste to the hal or ini > files? The src/ directory contains

Re: [Emc-users] Where can I find the docs on the math functions in LCNC? Wiki doesn't show them

On Tuesday 02 December 2014 09:52:24 Todd Zuercher did opine And Gene did reply: > If you are referring to the ones used in G-code? > There is a section on it in the G-code Overview under Expressions. > http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/overview.html#sec:Expressions No syntax examples for MOD.

[Emc-users] Stuck on a G2 move (again)

Greetings; I have generated a couple bits of g2 code to cut a 90 degree arc corner >From 180 to 90, with a .51000 diameter, arcbuddy spits out: G2 X0. Y0.2550 I0.2550 J-0. And from 90 to 0, same diameter it outputs: G2 X0.2550 Y0. I-0. J-0.2550 No tool comp is in use Tooldia

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

I found some files in the src/hal/usercomp/wj200 folder which include the wj200.comp, .c, .9, and submakefile. What do these do? Am I doing a loaduser on one of them? Are any of them a copy/paste to the hal or ini files? I think I have a general idea but I'm new to all this stuff. Before I give a

Re: [Emc-users] Multiple glade sub-panels

On 2 December 2014 at 21:31, Marius Alksnys wrote: > Could someone point me the direction how to load three sub-panels from > the same glade file into one panel, using hbox or similar. I don't think that there are any short-cuts, you will probably have to create three identical sub-panels. (If y

[Emc-users] Multiple glade sub-panels

Could someone point me the direction how to load three sub-panels from the same glade file into one panel, using hbox or similar. The result should be three identical sub-panels with hal pins like myvcp-a.some-in, myvcp-b.some-in, myvcp-c.some-in and so on. Furthermore, three identical instances

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

Jeremy, I have recently retrofit a Cincinatti Arrow 500 VMC. Well to be accurate I am STILL retrofitting a Cincinatti Arrow 500 VMC. I replaced everything electronically inside the machine except for the spindle motor and I chose the Hitachi WJ200-LF for my spindle drive. It is currently setup

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

Ok found the manual and the pertaining files. Will take a look at that example and go from there. Thanks. -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actuate! Instantly Supercharge Your Busines

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/2/14 12:58 PM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > Ok I will look for the manpage on my install. What do I do with it after > that? Are there explanations of this in the hal or integrators manual? Yes, using hal to build and customize a machine is documented in those manuals. There is not an example tha

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

Ok I will look for the manpage on my install. What do I do with it after that? Are there explanations of this in the hal or integrators manual? -- Download BIRT iHub F-Type - The Free Enterprise-Grade BIRT Server from Actua

Re: [Emc-users] Coolant filtering

On 12/2/2014 9:36 AM, p...@wpnet.us wrote: > That's what I do, in fact I let the air run through for an hour or so to > really drive out moisture. Remember to put some RV antifreeze in the tanks > and toilet bowl as it helps to protect the seals on the valves from becoming > brittle and failing.

[Emc-users] CF drive load

Hi all, I'm trying to migrate from my ancient mb on the cinci to a D525MW. The system device is an 8 mb CF plugged into one of mesa's CF to SATA adapters. My linux install won't format it. i.e. install sees my usb flash drive with the install on it but cannot see the target CF. My current system

Re: [Emc-users] Where can I find the docs on the math functions in LCNC? Wiki doesn't show them

On Tuesday 02 December 2014 09:52:18 alex chiosso did opine And Gene did reply: > Hi Gene. > Look at Here > . > > Regards > > Alex Thanks Alex, but the MOD function is only listed once, with no examples of use syntax. What I ne

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/2/14 9:03 AM, Sebastian Kuzminsky wrote: > On 12/2/14 8:42 AM, Jeremy Jones wrote: >> I'm in the process of hooking up my VFD. It's a HItachi WJ200 and according >> to the changelog there is a driver in the new version. Where do I find this >> and how do I implement it? Is it for modbus? > >

Re: [Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

On 12/2/14 8:42 AM, Jeremy Jones wrote: > I'm in the process of hooking up my VFD. It's a HItachi WJ200 and according > to the changelog there is a driver in the new version. Where do I find this > and how do I implement it? Is it for modbus? It's called "wj200_vfd", and it's part of LinuxCNC 2.6.

[Emc-users] WJ200 driver on 2.6

I'm in the process of hooking up my VFD. It's a HItachi WJ200 and according to the changelog there is a driver in the new version. Where do I find this and how do I implement it? Is it for modbus? Thanks -- Download BIRT i

Re: [Emc-users] Where can I find the docs on the math functions in LCNC? Wiki doesn't show them

Hi Gene. Look at Here . Regards Alex On Tue, Dec 2, 2014 at 3:45 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: > See subject > > Thanks. > > Cheers, Gene Heskett > -- > "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: > soap, ballot, jury,

Re: [Emc-users] Where can I find the docs on the math functions in LCNC? Wiki doesn't show them

If you are referring to the ones used in G-code? There is a section on it in the G-code Overview under Expressions. http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/overview.html#sec:Expressions - Original Message - From: "Gene Heskett" To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" Sent: Tuesday, December

[Emc-users] Where can I find the docs on the math functions in LCNC? Wiki doesn't show them

See subject Thanks. Cheers, Gene Heskett -- "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) Genes Web page US V Castleman, SCOTUS, Mar 2014 is grounds for Impeaching SC

Re: [Emc-users] Coolant filtering

That's what I do, in fact I let the air run through for an hour or so to really drive out moisture. Remember to put some RV antifreeze in the tanks and toilet bowl as it helps to protect the seals on the valves from becoming brittle and failing. --Original Mail-- From: "Gregg Eshelman"

Re: [Emc-users] Coolant filtering

>> The FDA never approved use of Thalidomide in the US. >> Practically all >> US cases of birth defects from it were from mothers who were in >> Europe when it was in widespread use. > It's been re-approved in some places but only for use after the first > trimester. I've also read some theory th

Re: [Emc-users] gcmc - 1.5.2

On Tuesday 02 December 2014 02:14:47 Bertho Stultiens did opine And Gene did reply: > On 12/02/2014 05:29 AM, Gene Heskett wrote: > >> Well, that is a matter of opinion, I guess. It is often easier to > >> revert to old habits instead of learning new tricks. I know because > >> I tend to do that to

Re: [Emc-users] EMC communication problem then motor start

On Mon, Dec 1, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Stuart Stevenson wrote: > After this problem has some type of resolution you must remember > > If it has tits or wheels it will cost money and cause problems. :) > > > I always heard, "If it flies, floats, or fornicates rent it...[?] Mark -