Perfect thanks Phill, I had to put my comments back into the post!
For those following, I've attached a zip file containing the post, the output and a dxf file to practice with.
Make a new tool called CenterPunch, create a new layer called holes, move the holes to that layer. apply a drill operation with the CenterPunch tool. Make sure the min and max hole is big enough in that operation 12mm or 1/2" should do.
Then add a plasma tool on the remaining elements on the base layer and run the post processor
There are a couple of G1's and G0's on a line on their own. This is a Sheetcam thing and the files cut fine.
@John,
I have left these variables in the post but they are not referenced
Code:
torchOnCode = " M64 P1"
torchOffCode = " M65 P1"
Do we need them?
@Stephan
@Pedro
calling those who are using the Hypertherm RS485 interface.
How are you using it to set amps and pressure?
There is a flag in the post to enable Full comms, let me know how we should fold that in.
I was kind thinking it should be simple so that a separate analog pin for each setting so that M68/M67 could be used to set these parameters from the Gcode. eg
Code:
M67 E0 Qnn (set pressure)
M67 E1 Qnn (set amps)
I think plasmac has done enough so these would be linked to the sheetcam post variables.
And remind me to put some GPL comments in th
e post.
