How to change the Coordinate Resolution

Hi guys,

I've been using LinuxCNC for quite a while now but had never bothered making changes to the default AXIS user interface that is already in the .ini file.

Is there any way to increase the resolution displayed in the coordinate display, like now it's 4 decimal places: 0.0001" to 5 decimal places: 0.00001? The axes' resolution is 0.0000046875"/step and the built in gearing will make fine movements on the motor shaft.

I'm working on using the milling machine for coordinate measurement and put a video microscope in place of the spindle to measure die samples.

Any advice will be highly appreciated.

Thanks,
Nuki

See dro_format here for 2.8 and master.

linuxcnc.org/docs/devel/html/config/ini-...tml#_display_section

Hi Phil,

I'm running the 2.7.0 version and since the line items are not included in the ini file. I added these two.

DRO_FORMAT_MM = %+08.6f
DRO_FORMAT_IN = %+06.5f

Did see any changes though during the runtime.

Also 2.8 and master versions are yet to be released. Any advice for 2.7 versions?

Thanks,
Nuki

This feature is not available in 2.7

You can either wait until 2.8 is released which should happen in the not to distant future or upgrade to 2.8 via the buildbot.

buildbot.linuxcnc.org/

Hi Phil,

Been away for work and would like to thank you for your reply. I have to setup a separate PC for experimentation on the 2.8 version. Will get back to you later of the results.

All the best. Nuki