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Hi everyone, I’d like to share a long-standing issue I encountered and the solution I found. The problem began when I tried to connect an EtherCAT panel to LinuxCNC. During the configuration process, the slave device remained stuck in the ‌PREOP‌ state and failed to enter ‌OP‌ (Operational state). This was caused by manually configuring certain PDO files, which led to unrecognized settings. The fix was to set configPdos="false" in the configuration. Apologies for my poor English—the original text was translated using software. For reference, I’ve also attached an image showing the LED activation (see attached image). Hope this helps anyone facing a similar issue!

I tested it. The problem is solved. I'll corect my post for automatical addition right P value, but it's interesting task, how calculate it.
And another question. How can I make deb package with new planner?

Hello,I would like to ask if anyone has a CamWorks post processor for LinuxCNC.

The LinuxCNC wiki page lists post processors, but the download links are no longer working. Would anyone be able to re-upload them or share them with me?

Additionally, I noticed that some forum members mentioned having a CamWorks post processor for lathes. If available, it would be great to add this to the wiki for others to find more easily.


Since the basic SOLIDWORKS license includes an integrated version of CamWorks, I believe the post processor should be named CamWorks (SOLIDWORKS) for better visibility.


I appreciate any help and a possible re-upload. Thanks in advance!

hello, i'm new to linuxcnc and i'm looking for how to add a button in the gui (qtdragon preferably) and drive an output with it. can you help me please? i didn't find any examples on the linuxcnc site and the explanations aren't clear to me.
thank you in advance.

Hello, I have been testing EL2809 module recently, and successfully lit. This is some reference, of course VID, PID part needs to be updated, my module is Beckford OEM。。。。。

<masters>
   <master idx="0" appTimePeriod="1000000" refClockSyncCycles="1">
         <!-- IO -->
        <slave idx="1" type="generic" vid="000002" pid="af93052" configPdos="true"> 
            <syncManager idx="2" dir="out">
                <pdo idx="1600">
                    <pdoEntry idx="0x7000" subIdx="01" bitLen="1" halPin="out-1" halType="bit"/>
                </pdo>
            </syncManager>
        </slave>
    </master>
</masters>

I think what you need to confirm is how many encoder or serial channels you are willing to give up to obtain the extra step gens.Let PCW know this and he will help.

It would seem you can't have all the encoders & all of the serial channels and the extra 3 step gens.

There are only so many functions that an FPGA can have.

I am trying to enable Fusion 360 probe operation by editing post process and try to run test on probe_basic GUI.

All probe_basic GUI based probe is working well without any problem. however, when I try to run Fusion posted probving I got following error during Fusion ngc based probing process. 

[qtpyvcp.plugins.notifications][ERROR]  Probe tripped during non-probe move.

The reason would be probe_basic GUI detected "probe tripped" by Fusion probe ngc while not on probe_basic's probing tab GUI.

Can someone tell me how to disable qtpyvcp.plugins.notifications or enable Fusion probing ngc out of probe_basic's probing tab ?

All the best,
Bernard

Please help as my project is hanging for few days now.
7i95 (not T or S )does not have any 5ABoB bitfiles on the mesa website.

Hello,
I've been waiting for this feature for a long time and I'd like to test it out. Is it compatible with Debian 10 + LinuxCNC v2.8.4?

If the NC Shop Floor program has some default post processors, try any of them designed for Fanuc controls. Those have been working for me on different CAM software so maybe it will work for you. Sometimes you need to edit something in the code but it's usually just in the setup code or similar. 

Yeah, forgot to mention that, most WiFi i have do not work with this kernel, while they all work with 4.9.n and 6.8.n RT kernels.
Did not bother with why at all, as i can reboot and choose the generic kernel where everything works.
Adding this to original post, thank you for reminding me.
Edit
Also added how to get to GRUB to choose the generic kernel in the original post.

The 7I95T identifies as a 7I95...

./plasmac.hal:10: parameter or pin 'hm2_7i95t.0.watchdog.timeout_ns' not found

I should also add that the motor test doesn't do anything on any of XYZ.

With the dongle in, try running Driver Manager.

Look at www.fosslinux.com/134500/how-to-install-...rs-on-linux-mint.htm
It covers Wi-Fi drivers.

Update:

So I found the file ADDING_A_MESA_CARD.md and studied it carefully. There isn't really all the information needed but I studied several boards comparing the entries in private_data.py and user manuals for the respective boards. After a great deal of trial and error I finally managed to get pncconf to accept it and add the 7i95t to the list of choices. I can select it and hit the Accept Component button and it seems to digest it and adds the tabs as defined. Everything goes well and I click Done and it creates the directory and files for linuxcnc. The bad news is that something is still not right. I entered all the data in the tabs but when I try to run linuxcnc I get this error. I should also note that I used mesact to program/verify that 7i95t_d firmware was installed on the board.

Debug file information:
Note: Using POSIX realtime
./plasmac.hal:10: parameter or pin 'hm2_7i95t.0.watchdog.timeout_ns' not found
3832
3842
Stopping realtime threads
Unloading hal components
Note: Using POSIX realtime

So I've tried many iterations and tried both Axis and QTplasmac (which is the whole objective of this) GUIs but I always get the same error. I also tried just using all the defaults with only 3 stepgens defined (XYZ) putting the correct information in for the Stepper Info and Stepper Scale. Still the same error.

So my next thing to look at is the .ini files created my mesact (with Axis) and files created by pncconf (with Axis) to see if I can get a clue on how to address this error.

So close yet so far .....

Thanks for you time, help and consideration.

Mike