possible to have two configurations for one machine?
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10 Oct 2019 08:23 #147619
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possible to have two configurations for one machine? was created by travis036
Just a low priority question for a future idea.
as i am still working on finishing my CNC router, i had a thought. if i was to mount a strong cutting/burning laser onto my spindle/router, would it be possible to setup two configurations, depending on if my task requires the spindle for milling, or the laser for burning and engraving? i don't plan on burning raster images. most likely just burning line drawings onto wood.
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as i am still working on finishing my CNC router, i had a thought. if i was to mount a strong cutting/burning laser onto my spindle/router, would it be possible to setup two configurations, depending on if my task requires the spindle for milling, or the laser for burning and engraving? i don't plan on burning raster images. most likely just burning line drawings onto wood.
~Travis
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10 Oct 2019 09:25 #147622
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Replied by tommylight on topic possible to have two configurations for one machine?
Yes, you can have as many configs as you like.
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10 Oct 2019 12:57 #147638
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Replied by pl7i92 on topic possible to have two configurations for one machine?
infact it is most comen to got special configs for one mashine
most likly for hotwire
XY
XYZ
XYUV
XYB
XYA
al the same mashine only one Axis motor is moving around along or under
most likly for hotwire
XY
XYZ
XYUV
XYB
XYA
al the same mashine only one Axis motor is moving around along or under
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18 Oct 2019 12:55 #148190
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Replied by andypugh on topic possible to have two configurations for one machine?
I used to have a combined lathe/mill. The config folder contained two INI files to configure the axes appropriately for each use.
My current milling machine has a horizontal axis. I have a second INI file for when I want to use that as a Z (for when using CAM, mainly) and a third INI file that configures the machine as a gear hobber.
My current milling machine has a horizontal axis. I have a second INI file for when I want to use that as a Z (for when using CAM, mainly) and a third INI file that configures the machine as a gear hobber.
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18 Oct 2019 12:57 #148191
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Replied by andypugh on topic possible to have two configurations for one machine?
I forgot to make my main point....
In all configs most of the HAL files are common, as is the tool table. Only the differences are split out into separate smaller HAL files.
In all configs most of the HAL files are common, as is the tool table. Only the differences are split out into separate smaller HAL files.
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