Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

On Friday 29 April 2016 23:07:00 Todd Zuercher wrote: > More proof, you get what you pay for employee wise. I think the operative phrase is TANSTAAFL, Todd. I have worked for people who did not understand that, for short periods of time. I have worked for those that did understand it well

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

How are you getting the files onto the USB drive. It seems simplest if you could loose the USB drive and move files over a network. With a file server of some kind you also loose the concept of "moving" files. There would just be a shared folder And you'd drop the files there. No USB drives

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

Rastering performance is an absolute requirement. Also, I've run into problems with machines (Universal Laser Systems, older ones at least) trying to do a whole lot of complicated vectors, or even just a circle. Or, a dotted line made it lose its mind. Poor trajectory planning on some

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

Hmm. http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=27782.15;wap2 Looks like they're saying M62 actuall takes effect slightly before the G-code command executes, which could be a problem. How would you tie in requested power and modulate the power according to the instantaneous linear speed

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

A number of years ago I used to run the lasers where I work. We printed to them using Corel Draw (I don't remember the version number.) But back then I was able to select different sections of the graphic to be rastered, make it a different color, and then set the order that each color was

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

We have several Fanuc machines of that vintage,(2002-2007). While none of them are 18t we have a couple 0i, couple of 21i, and a couple of 0i-Mate controls with PC fronts. Most all of these have some form of a USB port (the 2002 21i might not), but you may have to open the cabinet and plug

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

On 30 April 2016 at 03:08, Ricardo Moscoloni wrote: > i would say yes!, i have an 80w laser with ubuntu8.04 and ben´s > laserfreq.comp and some magic halstreamer implementation by ben that do > rastering with lcnc that work very very!! well. That always seemed to me to be

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

i would say yes!, i have an 80w laser with ubuntu8.04 and ben´s laserfreq.comp and some magic halstreamer implementation by ben that do rastering with lcnc that work very very!! well. my testing with m62 still produces some deaccel in my particular machine, but dont do further testing due to lack

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

On Fri, 2016-04-29 at 21:45 +, Ralph Stirling wrote: > I wrote a small program that I ran on an old Linux > PC to transfer files to a Mori Seiki lathe with Fanuc 0-iTC > and to a Haas TM-1.  It waited on the handshake > signal from the machine serial port, and would then > fetch a single file

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

I still haven't built my 3' X 5' 80W CNC laser, but it'll be controlled by LinuxCNC when I do. I've had a big pile of laser parts for almost three years. Maybe later this summer, if I finally find some mojo. LinuxCNC is better for cutting and embossing/engraving lines. LinuxCNC is not good

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

On 30 April 2016 at 01:29, Danny Miller wrote: > There was something about using a negative > Z-value to turn on the laser. M62 works better and does not break blending. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC as laser cutter?

Having some preliminary thoughts about LinuxCNC's appropriateness to be a laser cutter, like 120W CO2. The other option is the open-source Lasersaur or Axecut. Those aren't particularly advanced trajectory planners or anything. Can it be a good tool for lasering? I did see where some

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

Adding requests from the panel shouldn't be hard, but who doesn't have a table or phone laying around? On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 8:17 PM, Erik Friesen wrote: > Are you comfortable coding? > > I just did something for myself that is similar to this for my haas vf2. > I set up a

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

Are you comfortable coding? I just did something for myself that is similar to this for my haas vf2. I set up a windows share using samba on a headless intel nuc running debian and a ftdi rs232 adapter. Then a couple days later I have this web gui that you can select the file to receive or send

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

many thks Seb, i have another pc with debian to play with, in this lucid particular pc i tested debian wheezy (original pae686 kernel), but got insane latency wich i wasnt able to cure. (for everyone reference was: mb asrock 775i65G intel P4 prcsor). thanks again regards rck 2016-04-29 20:19

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

On 04/29/2016 05:02 PM, Ricardo Moscoloni wrote: > for some odd reason, the scratch version showing in my lucid install wont > list ja nor master past pre1.1196. > some has a pointer of what im doing wrong? You're not doing anything wrong. The master branch dropped support for Lucid in October

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

I wrote a small program that I ran on an old Linux PC to transfer files to a Mori Seiki lathe with Fanuc 0-iTC and to a Haas TM-1. It waited on the handshake signal from the machine serial port, and would then fetch a single file from a network file system drive (either moricode.txt or

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

On 29 April 2016 at 18:30, Andrew wrote: >> "All" that you need to do is make the rest of the LinuxCNC code >> actually call that function at some point in the homing process. >> >> Thanks for the hint! Can you elaborate a bit what this function does? Currently it seems to do

Re: [Emc-users] modbus2hal is possible to setting as SLAVE?

Yes.. I agree.Its always nice to have options.. :-) Dave On 4/29/2016 1:33 PM, giorgio foga wrote: > For shure " I think Ethercat is an entirely different animal than Modbus." > I think these too ... but for example if you whont use toshiba inverter > or some other electrical

Re: [Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

I didn't mention that operator selects one and only file to transfer on a PC with oNN number inside it which must not exist on the machine.. > Now this machine has its own old laptop with old MS Win and some DNC > software. It takes several clicks on the PC and several non trivial > Fanuc panel

[Emc-users] A bit OT: DNC - NC file server from microcomputer?

I have a question how to simplify file transfer from, let's say, USB flash drive to a CNC machine with specifically Fanuc 18t controller. Now this machine has its own old laptop with old MS Win and some DNC software. It takes several clicks on the PC and several non trivial Fanuc panel button

Re: [Emc-users] wj200 vfd "wait-for-speed"

Hmm I just noticed it started moving while the spindle was still spooling up. But that may have only been G0 moves it allowed. I just saw motion and became concerned. If it waits if it encounters a G1 before is-at-speed=TRUE, then that's already perfect! Danny Chris Kelley

Re: [Emc-users] modbus2hal is possible to setting as SLAVE?

For shure " I think Ethercat is an entirely different animal than Modbus." I think these too ... but for example if you whont use toshiba inverter or some other electrical device not ethercat Is better to have an other bus option isn't right? Regards Giorgio > From:

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

I updates my machine to run with the latest JA13 branch. Debian Jessie, kernel: 3.4-9-rtai-686-pae It has dual X axis servos and a rotary axis. I've run a few programs and everything seems great so far. On Fri, Apr 29, 2016 at 1:07 PM, andy pugh wrote: > On 29 April 2016

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

2016-04-29 20:07 GMT+03:00 andy pugh : > > The kinematics functions all contain a function called > "kinematicsHome(...)" > > "All" that you need to do is make the rest of the LinuxCNC code > actually call that function at some point in the homing process. > > Thanks for the

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

no I use .profile file with bash script for launch JA I use mingetty for automatic login at startup. Regards Giorgio > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > From: dgarr...@panix.com > Date: Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:33:56 + > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

On 29 April 2016 at 16:59, Andrew wrote: > Now I just need to add gladevcp panel to adjust the platform position by > adding offsets to joints (I see no other way to adjust HOME_OFFSETS for > correct home position). The kinematics functions all contain a function called

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

To Giorgio, scara vismach representation works fine for you?, in JA? in the latest master (debian wheezy), vismach behavior was awkward. regards rck 2016-04-29 13:46 GMT-03:00 Ricardo Moscoloni : > Dewey G, a big thanks. > the buildbot scratch procedure was a new

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

Dewey G, a big thanks. the buildbot scratch procedure was a new discovery for me (i was using git), wondering where the master version number resides, what version number is the latest (my lucid gets stuck in master 12xx or so wondering why!), thanks. TRT is impressive. Regards RCK 2016-04-29

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master? (fix links)

Links Fixed: Important updating notes are maintained in the LinuxCNC getting-started guide in the updating-LinuxCNC section. The link to html docs for scratch branches like joints_axesNN changes after every new set of commits. The scratch build docs can be found at:

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master? JA?

What is JA branch? On Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:59:01 -0400 (EDT) "Todd Zuercher" wrote: > At some point don't we just need to jump in the pool. Haven't we soaked our > toes long enough. > > Would a switch to JA be a good time to go from Linuxcnc

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

> theres so much interest in 5 axis and non cartesian kins, > and heres is my proposal: force us to take a tour outside > our comfort zone!, can it be merged in a new config category > with an EXPERIMENTAL label? more people we have involved, > the better. No forcing, because there is

Re: [Emc-users] New motor and driver in, runs w/o the springs, at 10% of the big motors noise, but no faster.

On Friday 29 April 2016 01:25:08 Gene Heskett wrote: Continued. > On Thursday 28 April 2016 21:00:08 Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > On Thu, 28 Apr 2016, Gene Heskett wrote: > > > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 20:46:36 -0400 > > > From: Gene Heskett > > > Reply-To: "Enhanced Machine

[Emc-users] TheCNCworkshop 2016

I am now working on the detailed session schedule for the workshop. I have marked of an all day session on Thursday for LinuxCNC and the machinekit. Bob Luken and Jon Elson will be the primary speakers that day, but I am sure they would be happy to have more speakers join in. I am looking for

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

At some point don't we just need to jump in the pool. Haven't we soaked our toes long enough. Would a switch to JA be a good time to go from Linuxcnc 2.xx to 3? It would seem like a major enough change requiring significant enough configuration file rewrites to warrant it I think. -

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

I've just updated my old hexapod to joints_axes13 and it's great so far! Thanks a lot! Incremental jogging works. Switching to world mode works even after I move a joint in joint mode. Auto-switch to world mode is very useful too. Now I just need to add gladevcp panel to adjust the platform

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

Glad to see your answers, theres so much interest in 5 axis and non cartesian kins, and heres is my proposal: force us to take a tour outside our comfort zone!, can it be merged in a new config category with an EXPERIMENTAL label? more people we have involved, the better. Of my particular interest

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

> if You try to use linuxcncrsh after a shutdown command my user > is unable to reconnet to the machine that itbring shutd > own command . for solve these problem I shutdown the PC > of machine (whit ssh) and make an wol command to power on again > the machine This is probably not a

Re: [Emc-users] modbus2hal is possible to setting as SLAVE?

True, but in practice between a fast Modbus TCP slave and Classicladder running as master, the comm turn around time between master and a fast slave is in the 20-30 ms range which is plenty fast for general real time I/O control.Not nearly fast enough for motion control but that is a

Re: [Emc-users] I now have a bunch of tech info on Animatics 5000 series servo controllers.

On 29 April 2016 at 11:27, Gregg Eshelman wrote: > He uploaded to here CD5XX6M If that goes away I can e-mail the archive. It's > 10 megabytes The link didn't come through. -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial

[Emc-users] I now have a bunch of tech info on Animatics 5000 series servo controllers.

Thanks to a very helpful person at Moog Animatics who dug through some old backups they kept from before Animatics was bought by Moog. He uploaded to here CD5XX6M If that goes away I can e-mail the archive. It's 10 megabytes. Yes, I am persistent at getting information. Now if I could find

Re: [Emc-users] wj200 vfd "wait-for-speed"

Do you have wj200-vfd.N.is-at-speed connected to motion.spindle-at-speed? Have you checked to make sure that wj200-vfd.N.is-at-speed is only going true when expected? We have several machines set up to use the motion.spindle-at-speed pin and have never had a problem with it working incorrectly.

Re: [Emc-users] modbus2hal is possible to setting as SLAVE?

I have 6 machine (server-slave) to control remotely from 1 pc set as master mb2hal not connect to these master (client) pc. I try to use mb2hal as master to comunicate to plc or drive slave works very well Regards Giorgio > Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2016 12:09:20 +0200 > From:

Re: [Emc-users] modbus2hal is possible to setting as SLAVE?

I see these but works only as userspace I try to work and play with a custom comp and at the end I try to realize a rt_comp for these . I have some machine to control remotely in text mode linuxcncrsh have some problem with shutdown command and in general is not it is not

Re: [Emc-users] JA branch is merged into master?

I use from 2 mounth every day 3 delta and 3 scara robot (as printer) with JA without problem I've only an issue if You try to use linuxcncrsh after a shutdown command my user is unable to reconnet to the machine that itbring shutdown command . for solve these problem I shutdown

[Emc-users] wj200 vfd "wait-for-speed"

I have a VFD running on: http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/man/man9/wj200_vfd.9.html Actually it's an X200 VFD and the code is slightly different, but that's not important. I noticed that it doesn't wait for the spindle to get up to speed when started in-code. It just goes. What are my options

Re: [Emc-users] New motor and driver in, runs w/o the springs, at 10% of the big motors noise, but no faster.

> >>> FWIW, this tripping of the following error was taking place at the > >>> exact same speed ( give or take a couple percent ) with the previous > >>> driver & motor which was set for a /64, and the same step timeings > >>> and this one is set /8, so no way can I convince myself the problem >