Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
29 Oct 2022 14:14 #255383
by JT
Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0 was created by JT
I've just pushed the mesact version 1.0.0 which now will save any new sections, comments and key-values that the user added to the ini file when updating the ini file from the tool as well as many small improvements in the tool.
gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/mesact/index.html
github.com/jethornton/mesact
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gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/mesact/index.html
github.com/jethornton/mesact
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30 Oct 2022 16:36 #255455
by HansU
Replied by HansU on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
Great, Thanks!
First, I find it still annoying that I have to specify these values even if I don't need them:
The P for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Min Limit for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Max Limit for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Scale Max for Joint 1 must be specified
The Encoder Scale for Joint 1 must be specified
When I load the attached file, and add the missing values, I get this error:
The same in the ini4 branch.
First, I find it still annoying that I have to specify these values even if I don't need them:
The P for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Min Limit for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Max Limit for Joint 1 must be specified
The Analog Scale Max for Joint 1 must be specified
The Encoder Scale for Joint 1 must be specified
When I load the attached file, and add the missing values, I get this error:
File updateini.py line 546, in function update_key
Error: '[H]'
["KeyError: '[H]'\n"]The same in the ini4 branch.
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31 Oct 2022 10:02 #255556
by JT
Replied by JT on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I don't get any error loading that file... check config returns ok and does not make me specify anything for joint 1.
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31 Oct 2022 12:11 #255559
by JT
Replied by JT on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I just added support for the new Mesa 7i92T boards and the version is now 1.1.0
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31 Oct 2022 20:14 #255606
by HansU
The problem occurs not on loading. Maybe I was a bit imprecise.
What I wanted to say is:
When I load the attached file, and add the missing values, and build the config, I get this error
Replied by HansU on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I don't get any error loading that file... check config returns ok and does not make me specify anything for joint 1.
JT
The problem occurs not on loading. Maybe I was a bit imprecise.
What I wanted to say is:
When I load the attached file, and add the missing values, and build the config, I get this error
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31 Oct 2022 21:51 #255614
by JT
Replied by JT on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I think I have assumed the 7i85s was a servo card so that will be fixed. I've not worked with the 7i85s so I'm a bit unfamiliar with it, any information you can provide will help me make the mesact tool correct. Even for Mesa steppers PID does help.
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01 Nov 2022 10:57 - 01 Nov 2022 10:58 #255648
by JT
Replied by JT on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
Yep, the 7i85S was incorrectly labelled as servo so the software treated it as a servo board like a 7i77. It has been fixed.
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Last edit: 01 Nov 2022 10:58 by JT.
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01 Nov 2022 18:52 - 01 Nov 2022 18:54 #255681
by HansU
Can it be that you tool is storing some information somewhere hidden in the filesystem?
Because the behaviour is the following:
When I rename the INI file to <configuration_name>_2.ini, open and build it, everything works fine.
So a file <configuration_name>.ini is generated.
BUT when I then open <configuration_name>_2.ini or <configuration_name>.ini, I get the same error on building.
I have to remove <configuration_name>.ini and open <configuration_name>_2.ini to get it build.
Weird, isn't it?
Replied by HansU on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I don't get any error loading that file... check config returns ok and does not make me specify anything for joint 1.
JT
The problem occurs not on loading. Maybe I was a bit imprecise.
What I wanted to say is:
When I load the attached file, and add the missing values, and build the config, I get this error
Can it be that you tool is storing some information somewhere hidden in the filesystem?
Because the behaviour is the following:
When I rename the INI file to <configuration_name>_2.ini, open and build it, everything works fine.
So a file <configuration_name>.ini is generated.
BUT when I then open <configuration_name>_2.ini or <configuration_name>.ini, I get the same error on building.
I have to remove <configuration_name>.ini and open <configuration_name>_2.ini to get it build.
Weird, isn't it?
Last edit: 01 Nov 2022 18:54 by HansU.
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01 Nov 2022 19:05 #255682
by HansU
Really great. Thanks for fixing it!
You can also fix the 7i85: "The 7I85 is a five channel RS-422 serial plus four channel encoder interface"
So maybe add options for the encoder if you have that implemented, otherwise remove the Analog Out settings.
Replied by HansU on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
I think I have assumed the 7i85s was a servo card so that will be fixed. I've not worked with the 7i85s so I'm a bit unfamiliar with it, any information you can provide will help me make the mesact tool correct. Even for Mesa steppers PID does help.
JT
Really great. Thanks for fixing it!
Yes but not necessary. So I would like to see it as optional.Even for Mesa steppers PID does help.
You can also fix the 7i85: "The 7I85 is a five channel RS-422 serial plus four channel encoder interface"
So maybe add options for the encoder if you have that implemented, otherwise remove the Analog Out settings.
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01 Nov 2022 19:09 #255683
by JT
Replied by JT on topic Mesa Configuration Tool Version 1.0.0
No, it's not weird. The tool uses two different programs to create or update the ini file. If there is no ini file by the name then buildini.py is used. If the ini exists then updateini.py is used to update the ini without writing over items the use has added.
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