For PhillC regarding PlasmaC and Z axis stuff
16 May 2020 09:41 #167938
by phillc54
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I can have a look at that extra parameter that we discussed before. You would just need to add an allowance for the extra motion up.I am using a different float setup on new machines, so the float has to travel 7mm to trip the switch + 2mm of overrun, them move up the full length plus pierce height, so that makes 12mm of retract travel on every probe.
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16 May 2020 09:48 #167940
by tommylight
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Plenty of room there, 180 to 200mm travel on Z.
Rod said it nicely, we are demanding ba$.......
Rod said it nicely, we are demanding ba$.......
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16 May 2020 11:05 #167948
by rodw
In fact, I wonder if you could sense the end of a job by looking for a change in motion.motion-type from non zero to zero?
It really is a pain in the wet arse!
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I wonder what happens in HAL when you do a M30 or M2?I have often thought about this as well. Unfortunately PlasmaC doesn't know about jobs, only cuts.
In fact, I wonder if you could sense the end of a job by looking for a change in motion.motion-type from non zero to zero?
It really is a pain in the wet arse!
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16 May 2020 11:08 #167949
by rodw
Tommy, can you add a set screw adjuster to take up the slack? best thing I ever did by allowing me to adjust out the switch hysteresis.
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I am using a different float setup on new machines, so the float has to travel 7mm to trip the switch + 2mm of overrun, them move up the full length plus pierce height, so that makes 12mm of retract travel on every probe
Tommy, can you add a set screw adjuster to take up the slack? best thing I ever did by allowing me to adjust out the switch hysteresis.
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16 May 2020 11:20 #167950
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To much ??
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Yes i can, but i was more for the cut screws thing since they do use about 6 or so mm of travel !Tommy, can you add a set screw adjuster to take up the slack? best thing I ever did by allowing me to adjust out the switch hysteresis.
To much ??
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16 May 2020 11:31 #167951
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remind me to share a photo
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16 May 2020 11:41 #167953
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Photos of your Z axis ? I have seen those, more than once!
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Consider yourself reminded!remind me to share a photo
Photos of your Z axis ? I have seen those, more than once!
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16 May 2020 12:32 #167963
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I thought you'd lknow better than to remind somebody at 10:30 pm after a bottle of wine. think I should blame Phill for teaching me bad habits!
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Consider yourself reminded!remind me to share a photo
Photos of your Z axis ? I have seen those, more than once!
I thought you'd lknow better than to remind somebody at 10:30 pm after a bottle of wine. think I should blame Phill for teaching me bad habits!
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