Tool touch-off in QTDragon

seebaer1976 wrote:

Hi,

have the same problem that I don't get my manual tool change macro to work properly.
the macro calculates and the qtdragon_handler.py calculates again and this gives me a value that is twice as large.


Unfortunately I can't get any further because I can't program python.

qtdragon - new tool length after a manual tool change

best regards

seebaer1976 wrote:

JohnnyCNC wrote:

"In 2.8 the macros for probing are in nc_files/probe/basicprobe/macros"

I did some digging and found that QTDragon doesn't use the macros for the probing that happens on the Offsets and Tool screens. It is done in the Python code in qtdragon_handler.py file. I'm going to attempt to make a change so that any values that are shown, entered on the screen or in the .ini file are treated at units in the specified by LINEAR_UNITS in the .ini file. Having some values in MM and others in Inches is confusing. If successful I'll have to learn how to contribute changes.

The macros are used for the probing done on the Probe screen. This is a great learning exercise.

Hi,

have the same problem that I don't get my manual tool change macro to work properly.
the marco calculates and the qtdragon_handler.py calculates again and this gives me a value that is twice as large.


Unfortunately I can't get any further because I can't program python.

qtdragon - new tool length after a manual tool change

best regards

JohnnyCNC wrote:

seebaer1976 wrote:

JohnnyCNC wrote:

"In 2.8 the macros for probing are in nc_files/probe/basicprobe/macros"

I did some digging and found that QTDragon doesn't use the macros for the probing that happens on the Offsets and Tool screens. It is done in the Python code in qtdragon_handler.py file. I'm going to attempt to make a change so that any values that are shown, entered on the screen or in the .ini file are treated at units in the specified by LINEAR_UNITS in the .ini file. Having some values in MM and others in Inches is confusing. If successful I'll have to learn how to contribute changes.

The macros are used for the probing done on the Probe screen. This is a great learning exercise.

Hi,

have the same problem that I don't get my manual tool change macro to work properly.
the marco calculates and the qtdragon_handler.py calculates again and this gives me a value that is twice as large.


Unfortunately I can't get any further because I can't program python.

qtdragon - new tool length after a manual tool change

best regards

I gave this remap a try but after the Z up where it waits for the tool change to happen I don't get a dialog where you indicate the tool change is complete.

def touchoff(self, selector):
        if selector == 'touchplate':
            z_offset = float(self.w.lineEdit_touch_height.text())
        elif selector == 'sensor':
            z_offset = float(self.w.lineEdit_sensor_height.text()) - float(self.w.lineEdit_work_height.text())
        else:
            self.add_alarm("Unknown touchoff routine specified")
            return
        self.add_status("Touchoff to {} started".format(selector))
        max_probe = self.w.lineEdit_max_probe.text()
        search_vel = self.w.lineEdit_search_vel.text()
        probe_vel = self.w.lineEdit_probe_vel.text()
        ACTION.CALL_MDI("G21 G49")
        ACTION.CALL_MDI("G10 L20 P0 Z0")
        ACTION.CALL_MDI("G91")
        command = "G38.2 Z-{} F{}".format(max_probe, search_vel)
        if ACTION.CALL_MDI_WAIT(command, 10) == -1:
            ACTION.CALL_MDI("G90")
            return
        if ACTION.CALL_MDI_WAIT("G1 Z4.0"):
            ACTION.CALL_MDI("G90")
            return
        ACTION.CALL_MDI("G4 P0.5")
        command = "G38.2 Z-4.4 F{}".format(probe_vel)
        if ACTION.CALL_MDI_WAIT(command, 10) == -1:
            ACTION.CALL_MDI("G90")
            return
        command = "G10 L20 P0 Z{}".format(z_offset)
        ACTION.CALL_MDI_WAIT(command)
        command = "G1 Z10 F{}".format(search_vel)
        ACTION.CALL_MDI_WAIT(command)
        ACTION.CALL_MDI("G90")

hi, thanks for your help.

I get the dialog box that I have to confirm that I have changed the tool. he also does the touch test. only there is a double offset at the end.
under axis the script works fine, without errors.
think that in qtdragon_handler.py this code section could possibly be responsible for the duplication:

JohnnyCNC wrote:

hi, thanks for your help.

I get the dialog box that I have to confirm that I have changed the tool. he also does the touch test. only there is a double offset at the end.
under axis the script works fine, without errors.
think that in qtdragon_handler.py this code section could possibly be responsible for the duplication:

I should have the remap working on my machine today. Then I will be able to see what is happening. You using are also using the touch plate button on the tool screen correct?

Thanks
John