Database of configuration files: Milling machine, lathes plasma

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28 Jun 2023 09:59 #274381 by besriworld
Let's make a database of configuration files for different machines.
Example:
  •     Machine name and photo.
  •     Hardware used and brief description.(Controller, driver, motor , panel ,ATC and other)

I think it will be an interesting topic for all beginners like me.I hope the topic becomes interesting :)

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28 Jun 2023 18:16 #274410 by cakeslob
Second this.
I know we have the configuration tools, but its equally helpful when theres a known working config that you can get insight from. The hal stuff is a daunting task for some
I was having a hard time finding an example of a lathe with threading ability, I think I found one config in the samples
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29 Jun 2023 00:33 #274421 by spumco
Third this.

I don't know what framework would be appropriate for a library or DB, but I know I've collected numerous configs over the past couple years trying to understand the whole LCNC thing.

Having a repository of working - and even non-working - configs would be very helpful:
  • Understanding - or at least exposure to - different HAL setups and writing styles
  • Reducing the Easter-egg-hunt when looking for an example of a specific function or behavior
  • Seeing whats involved in more complicated machines (4-5 axis, live tool lathes, ATC of all flavors)
  • User-authored comps in one place - the wiki has some useful comps, but there are dozens of useful comps littered across the forum yet are essentially invisible unless you have lots of time on your hands to search

Even if this idea blossoms and then dies from lack of participation or curating... the information is still (likely) valid years later.
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29 Jun 2023 11:17 #274440 by tommylight
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29 Jun 2023 13:54 - 29 Jun 2023 13:55 #274450 by besriworld
Well, if you think the topic is not needed... you can delete it! I see you can do it !
The other members seem to think the same way. 160 views and no configuration faile :(
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29 Jun 2023 14:24 - 29 Jun 2023 14:25 #274453 by meister
good idea !

maybe we can use a github repository:
Mill
   /Name
     README.md
     halfiles
     photos
     ....
Lathe
   /Name
  ...
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29 Jun 2023 14:27 #274454 by cakeslob
bersi, I dont think he was referring to you or the topic, there are many spammers on the forum.
The General Questions section is also not the appropriate place for such a database. I like meisters suggestion, thats also what I was thinking, but spumco raises a good point about curation

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29 Jun 2023 16:07 #274461 by tommylight

Well, if you think the topic is not needed... you can delete it! I see you can do it !(

That was not for you.
It was a spam message that was deleted to inform the others that are subscribed to this topic as they get email alerts and come here and find nothing.
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I think this topic can remain in general questions, but the one with uploads should be probably in "show your stuff".
The reason being there are very small chances of having configs that just work for others, the possibilities are huge, and there is always the risk of someone using a config that might do harm in another machine, think enabling servos at full tilt or heaters or hydraulics or ....
Still, after all that, i always upload configs with all my machines as it absolutely should go without saying "use at your own risk".
@Besri,
Make a new topic in "show your stuff" probably named "working configs database" or similar, so we can have pictures/videos with attached configs there, and leave this one for discussion about those configs.
Does that seem OK?
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29 Jun 2023 18:55 - 29 Jun 2023 19:06 #274465 by besriworld
Yes, I misunderstood the post. I apologize ! Yes, it would be very stupid if someone just copied things they don't understand. About now I started work on a lathe with AC servo motors step/direction control and mesa card 7i98 plus my custom I/O board. I am going through many basic problems which I solve by searching the forum. - many hours in search, this lost time can be saved if there is a database of working projects, I hope it will be of help to all new members. 
Yes, it is a good idea to upload them to github . 
You can open a new topic with first configuration.  And keep the topic locked and transfer opinions with a configuration from this one
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29 Jun 2023 19:39 #274466 by tommylight

You can open a new topic with first configuration.

It is your idea, so it deserves your name there.

And keep the topic locked and transfer opinions with a configuration from this one

It is better to keep it opened so users can upload their stuff, and whatever should not be there we can transfer here.
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