QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
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20 Nov 2023 12:39 #286029
by jimwhiting
So I'm running QTDragonHD linuxcnc-uspavve version 1:2.9.0.62.gef17bb8ead
When running a probe z if the probe fails the spindle ends up turning on. (I now have a physical inhibit on the VFD after breaking 2 sets of wires).
I'm not seeing anything in any logs about the spindle turning on, however the LED on the spindle start clockwise button turns on.
Any ideas as to what is happening... if the probe fails, does it skip some shutdown code?
When running a probe z if the probe fails the spindle ends up turning on. (I now have a physical inhibit on the VFD after breaking 2 sets of wires).
Button clicked probe_down
[QTvcp.QTVCP.WIDGETS.VERSA_PROBE][INFO] Versa_Probe started with PID 2526
(versa_probe.py:297)
[DEFAULT.QTVCP.WIDGETS.PROBE_ROUTINES][DEBUG] MDI_WAIT_COMMAND= G38.2 Z-5.0 F30.0, maxt = 30 (probe_routines.py:147)
[DEFAULT.QTVCP.QT_ACTION][DEBUG] CALL_MDI Command: G38.2 Z-5.0 F30.0 (qt_action.py:182)
G38.2 move finished without making contact.
ERROR INFO Probe routine: Probe down: fast probe failed: G38.2 move finished without making contact.
[QTvcp.QTVCP.WIDGETS.VERSA_PROBE][INFO] Probe Process finished - exitCode 0 exitStatus 0 (versa_probe.py:310)I'm not seeing anything in any logs about the spindle turning on, however the LED on the spindle start clockwise button turns on.
Any ideas as to what is happening... if the probe fails, does it skip some shutdown code?
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20 Nov 2023 12:54 #286032
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I've tracked the LED on the QT Dragon turning on due to the M70/M72 use. Although that doesn't kick the spindle into running.
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21 Nov 2023 13:54 - 21 Nov 2023 13:54 #286167
by cmorley
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Looking into this soon. I will surely have more questions.
Can you explain how the spindle is controlled - an VFD it looks like. over serial port or using +-10 volt?
Can you explain how the spindle is controlled - an VFD it looks like. over serial port or using +-10 volt?
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21 Nov 2023 14:12 #286169
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Hi,
Thanks in advance for looking at it!
Spindle is controlled over rs485. Using MB2HAL. I haven't managed to get it to do it again despite trying.
I had a macro from the QTDragon Facing/decking screen loaded as the program. I think somehow it kicked the cycle start state... I've not seen anything in the probing routines that would directly start the spindle.
-Jim.
Thanks in advance for looking at it!
Spindle is controlled over rs485. Using MB2HAL. I haven't managed to get it to do it again despite trying.
I had a macro from the QTDragon Facing/decking screen loaded as the program. I think somehow it kicked the cycle start state... I've not seen anything in the probing routines that would directly start the spindle.
-Jim.
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21 Nov 2023 21:15 - 21 Nov 2023 21:38 #286197
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I've been working through to try and figure it out... it looks like the probe_down(self) routine is not working for some reason. It errored out when I used it and then the spindle came on.
It completes the first search and the probe enables. It the doesn't do the raise?
(Which is odd as the probe block height, and the probe tool setter both do the same thing and work fine...)
Once it fails to do the raise, it will then not respond to any MDI commands. I have to click stop, then move it with the buttons on the screen. Only then I can enter MDI commands.[/code]
[code]Tue21 21:03: HISTORY Probe Down did not finish
Tue21 21:03: ERROR INFO Probe routine: Probe down: latch return failed: Command timed out: (30 second)It completes the first search and the probe enables. It the doesn't do the raise?
(Which is odd as the probe block height, and the probe tool setter both do the same thing and work fine...)
Once it fails to do the raise, it will then not respond to any MDI commands. I have to click stop, then move it with the buttons on the screen. Only then I can enter MDI commands.[/code]
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25 Nov 2023 22:40 #286507
by cmorley
Replied by cmorley on topic QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
I am seeing the fwd spindle button change when g72 is called. I mostly understand the problem there but, I don't see how that turned on the spindle yet - none of the HAL pins change state.
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25 Nov 2023 22:44 #286508
by cmorley
Replied by cmorley on topic QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
Ok the spindle brake pin changes.
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26 Nov 2023 01:57 #286519
by cmorley
Replied by cmorley on topic QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
I think I see how the spindle started.
Can you try this on you machine - don't put the probe in!
in MDI set:
S500 (or whatever safe speed)
M3 or M4
Stop the spindle with the screen 'stop spindle' button
now use probe down on the probe screen.
and immediately abort with the screen 'stop' key or keyboard escape key.
I think the spindle will be running now.
Chris
Can you try this on you machine - don't put the probe in!
in MDI set:
S500 (or whatever safe speed)
M3 or M4
Stop the spindle with the screen 'stop spindle' button
now use probe down on the probe screen.
and immediately abort with the screen 'stop' key or keyboard escape key.
I think the spindle will be running now.
Chris
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26 Nov 2023 14:11 #286550
by JohnnyCNC
Replied by JohnnyCNC on topic QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
I am running QTDragon_HD and I think I ran into this issue while testing and trying to resolve an issue with my pendant. My spindle didn't actually start because I have a spindle lock that disables the spindle while using the probe.
I'll try your test and report back.
I'll try your test and report back.
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26 Nov 2023 14:24 #286551
by JohnnyCNC
Replied by JohnnyCNC on topic QTDragonHD - Versa Probe - Failed probe turns on Spindle
I ran the test and yes, the spindle turns on when I cancel the probe with the ESC key or it does not make contact withing the specified distance.
I'm really glad I was using a spindle lock with a disable feature.
I'm really glad I was using a spindle lock with a disable feature.
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