setup qtplasmac

fupeama wrote:

Thanks for adding code to repo.
If you want, I can try write code for encoder height override too.
Martin

I am not sure what you mean, but I would be happy to have a look.

similar feature like a buttons but for encoder.
I think the source code is explanatory
Martin.

index 521dc682e..40c4ad0df 100644
@@ -208,6 +208,7 @@ class HandlerClass:
         self.dialogError = False
         self.cutTypeText = ''
         self.heightOvr = 0.0
+        self.old_ovr_counts = 0
         self.startLine = 0
         self.preRflFile = ''
         self.rflActive = False
@@ -474,6 +475,10 @@ class HandlerClass:
         self.extHeightOvrPlusPin = self.h.newpin('ext_height_ovr_plus', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_IN)
         self.extHeightOvrMinusPin = self.h.newpin('ext_height_ovr_minus', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_IN)
         self.extHeightOvrResetPin = self.h.newpin('ext_height_ovr_reset', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_IN)
+        self.extHeightOvrCountsPin = self.h.newpin('ext_height_ovr_counts', hal.HAL_S32, hal.HAL_IN)
+        self.extHeightOvrCountEnablePin = self.h.newpin('ext_height_ovr_count_enable', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_IN)
         self.probeTestErrorPin = self.h.newpin('probe_test_error', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_IN)
         self.out0Pin = self.h.newpin('ext_out_0', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_OUT)
         self.out1Pin = self.h.newpin('ext_out_1', hal.HAL_BIT, hal.HAL_OUT)
@@ -1248,6 +1253,18 @@ class HandlerClass:
         if self.heightOvr > 10 :self.heightOvr = 10
         self.heightOverridePin.set(self.heightOvr)
         self.w.height_ovr_label.setText('{:.2f}'.format(self.heightOvr))
+        
+    def height_ovr_encoder(self,value):
+        if (value != self.old_ovr_counts and self.extHeightOvrCountEnablePin.get()): 
+            self.heightOvr += (value-self.old_ovr_counts) * self.w.thc_threshold.value()
+            if self.heightOvr < -10 :self.heightOvr = -10
+            if self.heightOvr >  10 :self.heightOvr =  10
+            self.heightOverridePin.set(self.heightOvr)
+            self.w.height_ovr_label.setText('{:.2f}'.format(self.heightOvr))
+        self.old_ovr_counts = value
+            
+        
+            
 
     def touch_xy_clicked(self):
         self.touch_off_xy(0, 0)
@@ -1859,7 +1876,8 @@ class HandlerClass:
         self.extRunPausePin.value_changed.connect(lambda v:self.ext_run_pause(v))
         self.extHeightOvrPlusPin.value_changed.connect(lambda v:self.height_ovr_pressed(v,1))
         self.extHeightOvrMinusPin.value_changed.connect(lambda v:self.height_ovr_pressed(v,-1))
+        self.extHeightOvrCountsPin.value_changed.connect(lambda v:self.height_ovr_encoder(v))    
         self.probeTestErrorPin.value_changed.connect(lambda v:self.probe_test_error(v))
 
     def set_axes_and_joints(self):

Aha, for a MPG...

I don't have a spare for testing, if you have tested it and are happy with it then push a PR.

HI,
I tested MPG code on 7i76e with 7i73 (pendant card) with handwheel and looks fine.

I have one more question. I'm going to adjust the plasma so I can use an oxy fuel torch. I would need to manually adjust the height "z" without the probe and start burning. Scribe is similar. Uses arm delay and on delay. This could be used to preheat the material and then for the cutting itself. Do you think it's a good idea? Do you plan to add oxy fuel support to plasmac? Thanks Martin
 

fupeama wrote:

HI,
I tested MPG code on 7i76e with 7i73 (pendant card) with handwheel and looks fine.

Great, thanks.
Edit: I forgot to mention that when you submit a PR could you also increment the version at the very top of qtplasmac_handler.py and also add the change to versions.html which is in the same directory.

I have one more question. I'm going to adjust the plasma so I can use an oxy fuel torch. I would need to manually adjust the height "z" without the probe and start burning. Scribe is similar. Uses arm delay and on delay. This could be used to preheat the material and then for the cutting itself. Do you think it's a good idea?

I think it is worth experimenting with. I have no oxy gear so I cannot help much...

Do you plan to add oxy fuel support to plasmac? Thanks Martin
I did intend to a long while ago, I got some info from Tommy but I got sidetracked with other things and I probably cannot even find that now. We could certainly take a look later if there is enough interest.

Just lost over an hour searching fro that info, no luck.
Do remind me, i will write it again sometime ... like not at 3AM !