Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Peter C. Wallace
On Wed, 22 Aug 2018, Condit Alan wrote: Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:28:43 -0700 From: Condit Alan To: Wallace Peter C. Cc: "Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net" , andy pugh Subject: Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14 So what is the remedy for this? typical issues: No or too low

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
No. That is what I noticed when I looked at the pins in Halshow. Then I tried to enable the limits and I got a missing pin hm2_5i25.0.7i76.0.0.input-7. > On Aug 22, 2018, at 4:30 PM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 23 August 2018 at 00:28, Condit Alan wrote: >> So what is the remedy for this? > >

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On 23 August 2018 at 00:28, Condit Alan wrote: > So what is the remedy for this? First of all, do you have any pins with 7i76 in the name? -- atp "A motorcycle is a bicycle with a pandemonium attachment and is designed for the especial use of mechanical geniuses, daredevils and lunatics." —

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
So what is the remedy for this? > On Aug 22, 2018, at 3:22 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > Actually rather than a pncconf error, this sounds more like the 7I76's I/O > section is not found so no 7i76 pins will be present in hal > > > > Peter Wallace > Mesa Electronics > >

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Peter C. Wallace
Actually rather than a pncconf error, this sounds more like the 7I76's I/O section is not found so no 7i76 pins will be present in hal Peter Wallace Mesa Electronics -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On 22 August 2018 at 21:12, Condit Alan wrote: > So for now, how do I figure out what the pin names should be? If the config now loads, and you are using Axis, look in Machine->Show HAL Configuration. Or, in any GUI, open a terminal with LinuxCNC running and say "halcmd show pin" (Copy and

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
Thanks Andy, I have power to the board and field io. Both of the orange LEDs are on. I tried your suggestion. As I suspected it was not just the one error. I commented that first line out. The result was then that hm2_5i25.0.7i76.0.0.spinout-maxlim was missing. So I commented that out and

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On 22 August 2018 at 16:09, Condit Alan via Emc-users wrote: > I tried to use pncconf to configure linuxcnc to use a 5i25 with a single 7i76 > (Board Name: 5i25-Internal Data and Firmware: 7i76x2 with 1 7i76). I chose to > setup the "7i76-Analog Output" on tab TB4 and selected “Spindle Output”

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
I forgot to add that I was building a lathe configuration, in case it is just a bug in that area. Thanks, Alan -- Check out the vibrant tech community on one of the world's most engaging tech sites, Slashdot.org!

[Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
I tried to use pncconf to configure linuxcnc to use a 5i25 with a single 7i76 (Board Name: 5i25-Internal Data and Firmware: 7i76x2 with 1 7i76). I chose to setup the "7i76-Analog Output" on tab TB4 and selected “Spindle Output” from the pull down list. When I invoke linuxcnc with that config,

Re: [Emc-users] Plasma build - early planning.

2018-08-22 Thread Les Newell
You can use non-pilot arc systems but you may need to tweak your pierce cycle to nearly touch the work before you turn the torch on. I assume your torch uses HF start. In that case pay very close attention to good grounding and screening. HF start can play havoc with your electronics. I would

Re: [Emc-users] [Off topic] Clocks and radios

2018-08-22 Thread Gene Heskett
On Wednesday 22 August 2018 05:20:11 andy pugh wrote: > On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 at 10:13, Bruce Layne wrote: > > As long as ntp.org is available, I won't miss WWVB. > > But around 50 million users of radio-controlled clocks and > wristwatches will. > > It sounds like your clocks didn't synch to

Re: [Emc-users] Plasma build - early planning.

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 at 11:42, andy pugh wrote: > > I am not sure if they have to use a custom belt, though. I found the answer, it is standard "T5" or "T2.5" section belting. Readily available in the UK at least (in fact you have to look hard to find anything else) -- atp "A motorcycle is a

Re: [Emc-users] Plasma build - early planning.

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 at 03:12, Greg Bentzinger via Emc-users wrote: > I want to use a magnetic break away mount for the Plasma slide as I also may > mount a Laser on that slide. I bought a bunch of magnetic handbag clasps for an unrelated project and find myself wondering if they would work for

Re: [Emc-users] [Off topic] Clocks and radios

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
On Wed, 22 Aug 2018 at 10:13, Bruce Layne wrote: > > As long as ntp.org is available, I won't miss WWVB. But around 50 million users of radio-controlled clocks and wristwatches will. It sounds like your clocks didn't synch to radio properly, isn't DST mode part of the signal? (I know that WWVB

Re: [Emc-users] [Off topic] Clocks and radios

2018-08-22 Thread Bruce Layne
As long as ntp.org is available, I won't miss WWVB.  My computers and cell phone automatically keep perfect time.  I can reset the clock on the microwave oven manually. The US Congress, in their arrogance, changed the timing of daylight savings time.  They have excuses, but I really think

[Emc-users] [Off topic] Clocks and radios

2018-08-22 Thread andy pugh
I know that some folk here like clocks, and that others are interested in radio. And some in both. This might be of interest. https://hackaday.com/2018/08/20/what-will-you-do-if-wwvb-goes-silent/ (There is a proposal to stop broadcasting the time signals that radio controlled clocks use) -- atp