Rapid return to start position
01 Nov 2019 13:36 #149356
by ytiuqibu
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We have a fairly basic setup using LinuxCNC with a parallel port and Axis GUI.
I notice at the end of a job that Axis displays the final coordinates for all three axes. Is there any way to have the program take those three coordinates and perform a rapid move to return to the point at which the job started?
None of us has programming experience.
I hope this is posted in the correct place.
I notice at the end of a job that Axis displays the final coordinates for all three axes. Is there any way to have the program take those three coordinates and perform a rapid move to return to the point at which the job started?
None of us has programming experience.
I hope this is posted in the correct place.
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01 Nov 2019 15:54 #149370
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Rapid return to start position
That depends on the CAM software used to generate the gcode, not on Linuxcnc. What CAM are you using?
I know for sure Inkscape does put gcode for return to start point (home) always, others might not.
You can also edit the gcode file and add the
G0 X0 Y0 Z0 at the end.
I know for sure Inkscape does put gcode for return to start point (home) always, others might not.
You can also edit the gcode file and add the
G0 X0 Y0 Z0 at the end.
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01 Nov 2019 16:50 #149373
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@thomy
I think you should change your advise by fist look for clearance (mostly Z) to do something like:
G0 Zxxx. With Z out of workpeace and then after
G0 X0 Y0.
.... M2?
m5c Mike
I think you should change your advise by fist look for clearance (mostly Z) to do something like:
G0 Zxxx. With Z out of workpeace and then after
G0 X0 Y0.
.... M2?
m5c Mike
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01 Nov 2019 19:14 #149384
by tommylight
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@125mike That is very true for mills especially, and that can be done as you said
G0 Z0
G0 X0 Y0
G0 Z0
G0 X0 Y0
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02 Nov 2019 10:05 #149421
by ytiuqibu
Replied by ytiuqibu on topic Rapid return to start position
Thanks guys.
We are using CamBam, but potentially also Inkscape and FreeCAD.
I can teach a few of our members to edit their Gcode accordingly but will check the CamBam forum to see how to incorporate it automatically as the number of members using our CNC grows.
We are using CamBam, but potentially also Inkscape and FreeCAD.
I can teach a few of our members to edit their Gcode accordingly but will check the CamBam forum to see how to incorporate it automatically as the number of members using our CNC grows.
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