Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread David Berndt
I could write a big email about this, and I will if you want to, just let me know. But I'll jump in here and agree with Chris. You're missing out not having a cad/cam package. You're not able to use your tools, or your time to optimum effect, and you're not getting the best end result that

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Tuesday 18 December 2018 20:51:43 Chris Albertson wrote: > On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:50 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > > On Tuesday 18 December 2018 12:57:07 Chris Albertson wrote: > > > Gene, > > > > > > You should learn to use CAM software. > > > > I've made several passes at learning one pkg or

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Chris Albertson
On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 2:50 PM Gene Heskett wrote: > On Tuesday 18 December 2018 12:57:07 Chris Albertson wrote: > > > Gene, > > > > You should learn to use CAM software. > > I've made several passes at learning one pkg or another, but after half > an hour without making any real progress, I'm

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Tuesday 18 December 2018 12:57:07 Chris Albertson wrote: > Gene, > > You should learn to use CAM software. I've made several passes at learning one pkg or another, but after half an hour without making any real progress, I'm back to measuring and defining points and writing gcode by hand.

Re: [Emc-users] lost in the transcendental math again

2018-12-18 Thread Jon Elson
On 12/17/2018 04:19 PM, Gene Heskett wrote: I have one last problem, I can't get a G42 to "take" despite the fact that the next move is 2x+ the tool diameter. Am I crazy or is this a bug? Do I need to waste some stock to find out? You need to make a spring-loaded ballpoint pen holder and a

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Chris Albertson
Gene, You should learn to use CAM software. As an exercise I tried this, took about 6 minutes. Four steps Draw trapezoid, filet the corners, select tool, generate g-code for tool path. The trapezoid is parametric so I can change the length by editing one number. On Tue, Dec 18, 2018 at 8:58

Re: [Emc-users] lost in the transcendental math again

2018-12-18 Thread Greg Bentzinger via Emc-users
Cutter comp G41 | G42 Going all the way back to when I was first taught NC programming via punched paper tape. Engaging CC or disengaging CC should always be done with a lead in move. G00 X# Y#G01 Z#G42 X# Y# D# F# Also since it is a modal value the first time you call G41|G42 it is best

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Tuesday 18 December 2018 12:01:23 Les Newell wrote: > Regrind a drill bit with the appropriate angle - instant countersink. > > You could do it in code but you'll spend a lot more time coding than > regrinding a drill. > > Les Unforch Les, that would be a hand job as I've lost my touch at

Re: [Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Les Newell
Regrind a drill bit with the appropriate angle - instant countersink. You could do it in code but you'll spend a lot more time coding than regrinding a drill. Les On 18/12/2018 16:56, Gene Heskett wrote: Greetings all; I have the code for this panel done, carving what I think is the

[Emc-users] Done with that panel code, with one exception

2018-12-18 Thread Gene Heskett
Greetings all; I have the code for this panel done, carving what I think is the correct size of dsub cutouts, and 10 holes to hold GS16-5 connectors, and one hole for a line cord packing gland. And copy #2 of it will need to have those 10 holes resized to fit a GS12-5 connector, I made a

Re: [Emc-users] SPI resent, no echo in 12 hours

2018-12-18 Thread Gene Heskett
On Monday 17 December 2018 06:09:51 andy pugh wrote: > Not as on-topic as I would like, but I suspect that some of you here > might know something useful. > > I am trying to interface an ADS1256 board to an Arduino. > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/19242863594 > > Sometimes it almost works... > It