Is there an easy way to swap axes?
27 Aug 2024 17:32 #308833
by spumco
Try renumbering the Y/Z axes in HAL like I suggested.
If that doesn't work, @timo's excellent idea is a brick-proof way to keep your vertical config safe while you fiddle with upgrading to 2.9.
Replied by spumco on topic Is there an easy way to swap axes?
Based on the manuals, it looks like switchkins started with 2.9.Thanks guys. I was following Andys instructions, and didn't rename all the signals names, as I figured the more I changed the more I would screw up, but it didn't help and I still ended up tied in knots.
Is switchkins useable with LinuxCNC 2.7? I have never updated the Maho to a Joints based version, as I am afraid of breaking a working system. I have that gearbox comp working and am loath risking bricking the machine.
Cheers,
Mark
Try renumbering the Y/Z axes in HAL like I suggested.
If that doesn't work, @timo's excellent idea is a brick-proof way to keep your vertical config safe while you fiddle with upgrading to 2.9.
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30 Aug 2024 08:26 #309011
by Masiwood123
Replied by Masiwood123 on topic Is there an easy way to swap axes?
this postprocessor refers to tool center, not tool length, so it exports gcode in relation to how you turned the spindle manually, straight or at an angle,
it calculates the z coordinate in relation to the angle at which the tool is.
it calculates the z coordinate in relation to the angle at which the tool is.
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30 Aug 2024 12:40 #309017
by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Is there an easy way to swap axes?
There are many ways to change axis/joints as noted on the other posts.
I am not clear on changing YZ to ZY though, does the Maho move the table up/down?
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All text editors have a "search and replace" function or CTRL+H , so usually takes about 2 minutes to change axis/joints, as an example, search and replace all stepgen.01 to stepgen.77 first, then stepgen.02 to stepgen.01, then stpegen.77 to stepgen.02.
Failing to do that ends up in a huge mess!
I am not clear on changing YZ to ZY though, does the Maho move the table up/down?
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All text editors have a "search and replace" function or CTRL+H , so usually takes about 2 minutes to change axis/joints, as an example, search and replace all stepgen.01 to stepgen.77 first, then stepgen.02 to stepgen.01, then stpegen.77 to stepgen.02.
Failing to do that ends up in a huge mess!
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