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  • tommylight
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22 Oct 2024 00:39
Replied by tommylight on topic PNCconfig error

PNCconfig error

Category: General LinuxCNC Questions

No update.
Make new config

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  • tommylight
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22 Oct 2024 00:33
  • okielaxplyr
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22 Oct 2024 00:18 - 22 Oct 2024 00:26
Replied by okielaxplyr on topic PNCconfig error

PNCconfig error

Category: General LinuxCNC Questions

Hello Tommy

It is still giving me the error. I have tried to run an update but having a hard time finding a link to the repositories to work.
  • ric812
  • ric812
21 Oct 2024 23:51
Replied by ric812 on topic Mesa 7i96s torch on/off connection

Mesa 7i96s torch on/off connection

Category: Driver Boards

From my research on the forum I have been able to determine that I can either Set PlasmaC to Mode 0 and set Arc OK Low in the Config Panel to around half the expected arc voltage or use a reed relay on the torch lead. Which will eliminate any need to wire an arc on because the machine belongs to a makerspace I am building a plasma table for. I have not been able to find a pin out for the 7i96s mesa board showing the torch on/ off connection. I am planning on using a relay for the torch. I do have a voltage divider that I will wire up to the machine that was made specifically for a plasma machine. I am sorry for all the questions. I am completely new to mesa cards. Upgrading from GRBL and Arduino.
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21 Oct 2024 23:21
  • digiex_chris
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21 Oct 2024 23:18
Surface Grinder cnc conversion advise was created by digiex_chris

Surface Grinder cnc conversion advise

Category: General LinuxCNC Questions

Hi there,

I have a small manual surface grinder. It's hard on the carpal tunnel! I'm in the process of automating it. I do want CNC capability for the most part, but the majority of the stuff I do right now would be satisfied by the hydraulic semi-automatic type surface grinders. I'm trying to figure out a good way to emulate that semi-automatic functionalty where I can operate it largely by hand, just tuning parameters like how far the bed travels, what the stepover size is, what the Y and Z ultimate dimensions are, feed rates, etc. 

I started with ngcgui, and that seems like what I almost want, except for the standard cnc workflow of generating the gcode, then starting the program. It seems like the parameters are fixed after the program starts, so even if I tie some of them to HAL parameters, I'm not sure how that's going to work if I want to change the stepover or depth of cut mid-cycle, or adjust the X feed while keeping the Z feed the same. 

I've started with this ngcgui sub, but I'm thinking I may actually need something like a series of gcode macros that can be operated by an additional UI page I've made myself.

Ultimately, I don't know what a typical CNC surface grinder workflow looks like. I'm familiar with a CNC sheet metal brake, with a UI that lets you set parameters, and then you hit a foot pedal to make it go. I'm also familiar with a mach3 cnc mill, and mach3 had a fairly nice face milling wizard that could work, but again that's not really giving me the mid-run parameter change thing that I want to borrow from the hydraulic grinders.

Any clever ideas and advice? Any good UIs people have made?

Here's the NGCGUI sub I'm working with. Have yet to test it but it does generate code!
(info: facing -- face in x/y only. X and Y distance will be related to 0/0 -- Ctrl-U pour éditer/)
(inline: <facing>)
o<facing> sub
(AXIS,stop)
  #<facing-length>       = #1 (=11 X distance) ; Example of parameter with a comment
  #<facing-width>        = #2 (=6 Y distance)  ; Example of parameter without comment
  #<facing-stepover>     = #3 (=0.05 stepover distance) ; Example without preset
  #<facing-x-feedrate>   = #4 (=20 X feedrate)
  #<facing-y-feedrate>   = #5 (=20 Y feedrate)

  #100 = #<facing-length>       ; Workpiece length
  #101 = #<facing-width>        ; Workpiece width
  #102 = #<facing-stepover>     ; Step-over amount
  #110 = #<facing-x-feedrate>   ; X-axis feed rate
  #111 = #<facing-y-feedrate>   ; Y-axis feed rate

  #100 = #<facing-length>       ; Workpiece length
  #101 = #<facing-width>        ; Workpiece width
  #102 = #<facing-stepover>     ; Step-over amount
  #110 = #<facing-x-feedrate>   ; X-axis feed rate
  #111 = #<facing-y-feedrate>   ; Y-axis feed rate

  #105 = [#101 MOD #102]        ; Calculate remainder of width / step-over

  #104 = [FUP[#101 / #102]]       ; Calculate total passes, rounded up

  G0 X0                        ; Move to X0 first
  G0 Y0                         ; Then move to Y0

  G90                           ; Switch to absolute positioning
; Loop for facing passes
  #200 = 0                      ; Initialize Y position tracker
  #120 = 0 ; continue looping until it's 0

o101 while [ #120 LT 1 ]
  G1 X#100 F#110 ; Move forward along X to workpiece length
  G1 X0 F#110                 ; Move back along X to start

  ; #<currentY> = #5022                         ; Get the current Y position in work coordinates

  o102 IF [[$5022 + #102] GT #101]
      #200 = #101                 ; Set Y to final width if next step exceeds
  o102 ELSE
      #200 = [#5022 + #102] ; Increment Y by step-over
  o102 ENDIF

  o103 IF [#200 GE #101] ;GOTO loop_end ; Exit loop if final Y position is reached
      #120 = 2
  o103 ELSE
      G1 Y#200 F#111
  o103 ENDIF
o101 endwhile

G90                           ; Confirm absolute positioning

o<facing> endsub

 
  • tommylight
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21 Oct 2024 23:15

Knuth Mark Super CNC Retrofit - need some help with my first LinuxCNC

Category: Milling Machines

YES that is analog for sure, and YES a Mesa 7i97T would be the elegant solution ! :)
That is if 16 inputs and 6 outputs are enough.
If not, add a Mesa 7i84 for 32 more inputs and 16 more outputs, and very easy to wire to Mesa 7i97T with a cut down LAN cable.
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  • PCW
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21 Oct 2024 22:59
Replied by PCW on topic Mesa 7i77 + 5I25T Configuration Issues

Mesa 7i77 + 5I25T Configuration Issues

Category: Driver Boards

Looks like there may be no common ground between the drive and the encoder inputs.

I think the encoder common is J4 pin 18, these should go the the 7I77s encoder ground pins.
 
  • p0ulp75
  • p0ulp75
21 Oct 2024 22:32

Remora - ethernet NVEM / EC300 / EC500 cnc board

Category: Computers and Hardware

Hello everyone I'm done trying to have my ec300 to work properly on mach 3 and I've already ordered a mesa card to get my mill running, anyway I really appreciate ll the work you be done on this project and would like to give a try at remora firmware, at least for learning purpose.
My board is a ec300 with the rt1052 chips on it, and I can't find the pin diagram for connecting the debug probe to flash it ?
I could only find the double stlink flashing method so far.

Thanks
  • flimflam
  • flimflam
21 Oct 2024 22:26
Mesa 7i77 + 5I25T Configuration Issues was created by flimflam

Mesa 7i77 + 5I25T Configuration Issues

Category: Driver Boards

Hi,
I am attempting to retrofit a Peddinghaus BDL760 CNC drill line using a 7I77 and 5I25T to replace the Fagor 8025MS controller. I have run into issues with getting feedback from the servos. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Issues:
  • I am able to move the X,Y, and Z, however the X and Z servo encoders are not providing any feedback (Velocity and Position),
  • The Y servo encoder always has the velocity and position values start at zero, and they both gradually increase at a steady rate even though the axis is not moving.
  • Since there is no positional feedback coming from the servo encoders, after the axis is moved a small amount I am getting joint 0 following error. Which makes sense.
Checks/Troubleshooting Steps Taken:
  • On the 7i77, the jumpers for each encoder are set at differential.
  • On the 7i77, the W5 jumper is set to left hand position to receive 5V power from the 5i25T.
  • On the 5i25T, the W1 jumper is set to UP to provide the 7i77 with 5V
  • Updated to the latest firmware found on the mesa website (5i25t_7i772sd.bin)

Servo Documentation:
Name: Pacific Science SC900 Single Axis Resolver Based Brushless Servo Drives
Manual is attached.

Wiring Setup:
Attached

Any Help Would Be Appreciated 
  • ccc774
  • ccc774
21 Oct 2024 21:57 - 27 Oct 2024 11:00
Replied by ccc774 on topic Can the OPI5 be Configured to Run LCNC?

Can the OPI5 be Configured to Run LCNC?

Category: Computers and Hardware

running from sdcard - kernel6.1.75-rt23
  • martin2day
  • martin2day
21 Oct 2024 21:25 - 21 Oct 2024 21:51

Knuth Mark Super CNC Retrofit - need some help with my first LinuxCNC

Category: Milling Machines

Hello,

i have found it very quick... it is as you say... it is controlled by analog signal...

4 Analog Out... 3 for the Axis and 1 for the Spindel.

So what Board did I need to buy? :-)
This one is the "Minimum"?  Link

Thank you very much.
Martin
  • bkt
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21 Oct 2024 21:24 - 21 Oct 2024 21:46
Replied by bkt on topic c++ compiling error

c++ compiling error

Category: Advanced Configuration

 



jungle boogie is my preferred ...
  • tommylight
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21 Oct 2024 21:15

Knuth Mark Super CNC Retrofit - need some help with my first LinuxCNC

Category: Milling Machines

If the manual is right, can I also connect the analog Driver with encoder output to Linux CNC an make a closed Loop?

Both of the drives have encoder outputs so both can be used to close the loop in LinuxCNC.
If you are eager to get the boards and start wiring, i would go for the Mesa 7i96S with a 7i85 and 7i83 for now and add a 7i84 or two later for more inputs and outputs. This makes it possible to control both types of drives, the step/dir ones and analog ones, even a mix of any of those at the same time.
It is a bit more pricey that say 7i97 for analog or 7i95T for step/dir, and maybe a 7i84, but leaves a lot of options open to expand as you see fit in the future.
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