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in qtplasmac it shows in z view and perspective view,

what u mean by it should work without coding, is there a way to turn it on or set in qtdragon_hd?

Its not iffy probe. In toochange subroutine, I made several G0 move first to aproach toolholders, but then need to slow move to put tool in fork, so G1 move. Someday almost always stop here, someday working fine.
Its kind of ghost bug.
But it looks like it wait for something, maybe to have spindle-at-speed (but it is, 0rpm). But I also have manual too change, so at new tool demand, I hit ESC, move over ztouch plate, call M300 - subroutine, and it will fail. Hit ESC, run M300 again - it work.

About the files, this ATC is quite a specific design for my router.
It was a tricky design with regard to the work area and clearance so I'm not sure this should be a baseline for anyone.

On a typical mill I think the design would be a bit different, same principle but hanging from the top and therefore most of the dimensions probably will change.

But I can share the geneva wheel and drive and how it's setup with Probe Basic, if it works out, no problem if someone wants it.
Happy to give something back to the community.

I like the Voron as well, especially since it's so small and silent but still pretty fast.
Print quality is very good as well.
The Hevort is a different animal, can go really fast and the bed is positioned on 3 ballscrews with individual steppers, allowing for automatic tilt correction after probing the surface.

It's this one:

But I made the Hevort way too big. I was printing molds at the time, but big 3D prints are a hassle and I now made the CNC for that. A smaller printer is more stable and keeps a better consistent temperature to my experience.

Hi Pcw,

The referred config file is a simulation for use with no hardware. 
I thought if this runs ok on your pc, maybe you have a idea why it will not run ok on real hardware.

i have it running with huge ferror values.





 

Regarding capabilities, FluidNC isn't able to read real-time feedback like encoder input. As I understand it, I must add.
That gives limitations to the use of analog servos (step/dir without feedback to controller is fine), THC but I've got mixed info there.
Stepper motors, R/C servos can be used.
I think it can be a good fit for a 3-axis portal milling machine like a 6040.
Linuxcnc can do "everything", sometime that's not needed especially for uncomplicated machines like the 6040.
 

Initialize a variable as 0 at startup.
Update that variable with the current encoder count after checking if it is higher or lower.

I think if you look at the master version 9f qtdragon you will see encoder input code with a similar idea. I am on the road so can't go in more detail right now.

Well, they're "hobby only", but also "small workshop". I think those systems are used in an awful lot of places, because they're so much simpler to set up.

If I end up with a system that comes with grbl, I'll certainly be interested in trying it. Hope someone else can chime in as well.

paul

Thanks! There's a fair amount there to absorb, but I think it will be worth it.

I believe the grip only shows in z view. It should work without coding. Might have ro set grid bit it did work.

Hi, I got my latest image working. In /boot/broadcom under config.txt, you need to comment out the line that enables SPI: dtparam=spi=on -> #dtparam=spi=on.
Then you can use GPIO7 and GPIO8.

You do not need to load hal_pi_gpio, it doesn't work on PI5.

The good news is that you don't need it, either.

I love HSMworks, its been the only CAM I’ve used for years in Solidworks but I no longer want to deal with Autodesk (plus HSMworks is done.)
Can someone please let me know of another similar CAM thats not Autodesk related and possibly integrates fully in Solidworks? I run 3axis mills making pretty basic one-off protos, Hurco & TRAK posts are needed as well.
Thanks for any tips!

I had to save it as a PDF to be able to upload it.

 

Nice, i like the Voron 0 a lot.
I have 5 of Voron 2.4R2 that i built, some with modified Y and Z to use linear rods instead of rails.
If it works out, what are the chances of making the files available?
We already had and DIY ATC here but somehow it went quiet...

Not easy, but, GRBL and FluidNC are pretty much hobby only due to USB or WiFi comms mostly and the inherent latency and lack of "horse power" and lack of memory for complicated stuff, but they are pretty damn good for what they are and the fact they run even on a 8 bit micro controller.
LinuxCNC is a different beast altogether, the shear expandability and flexibility is definitely in the " life-changing epiphanies" level, and reliability combined with Mesa boards is way above most new industrial controls.
As a fresh example, today i went to visit a client of mine with 2 retrofitted industrial plasma cutters, he was just finishing the drawings and started the machine, literally as he pressed Run he turned and walked away from the machine and we went out for lunch. That is how comfortable he is with reliability of it all. He has over 10 years of experience with LinuxCNC machines, had one, now has two others, even his dad at over 70 years old uses those machines daily.