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[00:05:09] <sabotender> Connor: ive started pricing out the items, since someone told me I could get the base for 500USD
[00:05:39] <tjtr33> gnite
[00:06:40] <tjtr33> hmm remap would allow deviation from last commanded position, as long as you return to that last position before handing control back to Linuxcnc
[00:08:26] <zeeshan> http://i.imgur.com/sm9MQAI.jpg
[00:08:31] <zeeshan> kennedy box in its resting place
[00:08:32] <zeeshan> :D
[00:09:28] <tjtr33> i had to mess a lot doing it under HAL, sounds good. lucky that all the intermediate destinations would be fixed.
[03:06:24] <Deejay> moin
[03:26:28] <MrSunshine> zultron,
http://code.google.com/p/heekscnc/source/list there is sthe sources
[03:27:05] <zultron> Ah, r1448!
[03:28:32] <zultron> I'm not just a FOSS zealot, but as a professional, I need to know not only the cost of the license, but also that of ongoing support.
[03:29:34] <MrSunshine> ongoign support as in furture versions ? help ?
[03:30:39] <zultron> If the code is proprietary, and there's only one developer, a company can't reasonably invest in a software package ($10 is not the main investment) without being sure they'll get bug fixes, support, training, etc.
[03:31:17] <zultron> Nice thing about FOSS (from a zealot's perspective): Vendor independence. ;)
[03:31:59] <MrSunshine> training etc my guess is out of the picture for £10 :P im guessing he just wants tos crape together some bucks for what he is doing to be able to continue to do it =)
[03:32:08] <MrSunshine> as it has been totaly free up until now
[03:34:24] <zultron> I'm sure he's available for hire, but you don't see a consistent commitment to the software from him.
[03:34:31] <zultron> When was the last release?
[03:35:27] <zultron> Anyway, since the source *is* available, one could always hire a consultant to solve problems, so my initial fears are relieved. :)
[03:36:59] <archivist> stuff was bsd so you can do what you want anyway
[03:37:01] <zultron> Others' opinions seem to agree that HeeksCNC is the most advanced FOSS 3D CAM software out there.
[03:37:59] <zultron> There's still room for a community to form, but it hasn't, so my surprise continues.
[03:38:21] <archivist> well there was a community
[03:38:30] <MrSunshine> hmm G-wizard in all its glory but hell calculating stuff for engraving bits is a freakin PITA! :/
[03:38:47] <MrSunshine> it goes crazy with values to the extremes in either direction etc :/
[03:38:54] <archivist> you will find my nick on some commits for heekscad
[03:39:28] <zultron> Yes, there was. I attribute its dispersal to the OpenCASCADE license (recently fixed), and alleged personality conflicts.
[03:39:55] <zultron> Maybe there's new room?
[03:40:00] <archivist> also the way project was managed, too many cooks syndrome
[03:40:23] <archivist> and a few went oooo shiny to freecad
[03:40:26] <zultron> Ah. Ouch. Didn't know, and glad I wasn't involved. ;)
[03:40:49] <zultron> Heeks himself endorsed FreeCAD.
[03:40:53] <MrSunshine> i think freecad has more potential if the cam stuff gets developed more for it ... for one it doesnt crash every other click you do :P
[03:41:01] <MrSunshine> atleast last i used heeks it did that :P
[03:42:07] <archivist> taking out the constraints that someone produced is a bit dumb, why not fix them
[03:42:52] <zultron> The FreeCAD CAM plugin devs planned, last I read, to import wholesale the HeeksCNC preprocessor, said to be excellent software.
[03:43:42] <zultron> constraints?
[03:43:52] <archivist> I do the logging for freecad channel and heekscad channels :)
[03:44:36] <archivist> like a line 90 deg to another
[03:45:24] <zultron> Oh yeah, I see 'the_wench' over there. :)
[03:46:01] <zultron> You mean the, err, sketching workbench (it's been a while)?
[03:46:52] <zultron> I package FreeCAD for Fedora in the RPMFusion repo. Now that OpenCASCADE has finally allowed a reasonable license, we're in the process of moving those packages to Fedora.
[03:48:25] <zultron> But like LinuxCNC, I've spent far more time contributing to the code than actually using it. :-/
[03:48:51] <archivist> when someone gets close to a solidworksalike ......
[03:49:26] <archivist> one needs constraints for assemblies and movements
[03:50:08] <edS> hi guys! is anyone able to lend a hand with gladevcp for a moment, please?
[03:50:46] <archivist> in irc ask the real question else no one knows if they can help
[03:51:00] <edS> ok, thank you...
[03:52:27] <edS> I have a gladevcp panel and a gcode probe routine... I would like to display the value stored in a numbered variable eg #100 in a label in a gladevcp. I have a working panel and probe routine, but I'm not sure how to get the result of the probe routine into the glade panel's label for display.
[03:52:41] <zultron> Oh, right. There's a 2D geometry solver in the FreeCAD sketch (or whatever it's called) workbench. The 'assembly' workbench is supposed to do what (I think) you're talking about, but it's still under development.
[03:53:43] <zultron> As far as the CAM stuff goes, though, FreeCAD's a long, long way off.
[03:54:01] <zultron> (Yet there's real promise.)
[03:54:31] <zultron> Off to bed. 'night!
[08:06:06] <R2E4_> .
[08:57:13] <R2E4_> mornin
[09:20:08] <XXCoder> morning
[09:25:46] <R2E4_> I'm setting up the mpg this mporning.
[09:26:13] <XXCoder> I guess its not miles per gallon lol
[09:26:20] <R2E4_> got the scale working andaxis select, but the encoder part is a bit scetchy at the moment....
[09:26:53] <R2E4_> lol, no, might as well be though...
[09:27:13] <R2E4_> XXCoder|: you retrofitting?
[09:27:35] <XXCoder> Nah, currently saving up money to but kits to build basic cnc
[09:30:09] <R2E4_> cnc router?
[09:30:18] <XXCoder> yeah
[09:30:35] <R2E4_> I built one.
[09:30:54] <R2E4_> I built a 4x4 router.
[09:31:08] <XXCoder> yeah, from what I see its pretty lot cheaper to build own, but I dont have most tools to do so lol
[09:31:31] <XXCoder> in least $1,000 cheaper
[09:33:01] <MattyMatt> what are you gonna rout? wood or metal?
[09:33:38] <R2E4_> I built mine for 2500.00
[09:33:52] <XXCoder> mostly wood and some alum
[09:33:55] <MattyMatt> I built mine for ~$400
[09:34:07] <MattyMatt> ply wood dremel pusher
[09:34:20] <MattyMatt> mk1
[09:34:26] <XXCoder> nice
[09:34:36] <XXCoder> You has shop and skills I guess
[09:34:47] <MattyMatt> it'd be nicer if i'd made it out of t-slot
[09:34:58] <XXCoder> that is my plan
[09:35:09] <MattyMatt> handsaw and drill mostly
[09:35:17] <R2E4_> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FadI53SivOg
[09:35:45] <XXCoder> that you r2
[09:35:50] <R2E4_> yup
[09:36:05] <XXCoder> cool, too bad its not captioned
[09:36:20] <R2E4_> I recently upgraded the blue you see to aluminum and upgraded the acme screws to rack and pinion.
[09:36:33] <R2E4_> captioned?
[09:36:46] <XXCoder> yeah can't hear lol
[09:37:21] <R2E4_> huh? There is audio
[09:37:36] <XXCoder> its not matter of audio from video but my ears :)
[09:37:49] <XXCoder> haven't worked for 38 years
[09:38:10] <R2E4_> I have my bridgeport and that router to upgrade to LinuxCNC after I finish my VMC.
[09:38:20] <R2E4_> AH I see
[09:39:29] <XXCoder> MattyMatt: so you used drill and handsaw? what else did you need?
[09:39:50] <MattyMatt> not much
[09:40:07] <MattyMatt> drawer slides, m8 leadscrews, motors and a 4 axis driver board
[09:41:26] <XXCoder> moving qantary (cant spell that word) or bed?
[09:41:35] <MattyMatt> I'd probably get one of those 3 axis ballscrew+rail bundles on aliexpress, if I had the spare cash
[09:41:48] <MattyMatt> I got a moving bed, bad decision I think
[09:42:59] <MattyMatt> you end up with a machine twice as big as the work area
[09:43:49] <XXCoder> yeah already decided on other type I think. bit harder to build but fixed work area
[09:45:02] <XXCoder> Just thought of strange idea. if make machine with moving gantry, make bed able to tilt up to 90 degrees only one axis
[09:45:14] <XXCoder> bet it'd be very diffult to build though lol
[09:45:22] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ NICE man... that router is sweet!
[09:46:16] <PetefromTn_> I need to build a nice large flatbed router here I like that mechmate design.
[09:46:28] <XXCoder> nah idea wouldnt work, would impact router
[09:46:43] <XXCoder> pete lemme link you
[09:47:00] <XXCoder> http://www.overclock.net/t/755828/complete-2-x-3-custom-cnc-router-from-80-20-aluminum-extrusion
[09:47:34] <MattyMatt> eeh, it's almost worth getting a special spindle for
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Din-Ansi-45-size-spindle-tooling-CNC-Wadkin-/121292259945
[09:47:36] <PetefromTn_> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=002lS2vuD3o This is nice too...
[09:48:40] <PetefromTn_> yeah that is a heap of tooling but what is ansi 45? I have Cat40..
[09:49:04] <PetefromTn_> plus it is in UK and I am US so shipping would be a booger bear...
[09:49:05] <MattyMatt> yeah i've never heard of it. googling now
[09:49:51] <PetefromTn_> it says cat45..
[09:49:55] <R2E4_> I looked at mechmate. Those are nice machines
[09:50:35] <PetefromTn_> yeah they are real nice looking huh... I want to build one.
[09:50:50] <R2E4_> hehe, I love telecasters
[09:51:33] <XXCoder> heh once complete a cnc I might make one for giggles and shits
[09:51:38] <R2E4_> Hey Pete, you got an mpg onm your machine?
[09:51:40] <XXCoder> irony thing
[09:52:03] <MattyMatt> mine isn't quite big enough to do a guitar body
[09:52:15] <CaptHindsight> http://toomuchtodotoolittletime.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/aussie-mechmate-21.jpg is this a mechmate?
[09:52:33] <R2E4_> Thats a mechmate.
[09:52:34] <MattyMatt> I lost a lot of X when I got a used ballscrew on ebay. down to 13.5"
[09:53:10] <XXCoder> what you guys think of FLA
http://www.finelineautomation.com/
[09:53:15] <MattyMatt> I love that ballscrew tho, it's way better than the M8 on the other axis
[09:53:37] <R2E4_> mechmates are really solid, but you have to be very accurate when building. Not alot of adjustments. Thats why I built mine with 8020 aluminum extrusions. I have alot of adjustments to tram it.
[09:55:45] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: you using pins 16 and 17 on your 7i77 for mpg inputs?
[09:57:23] <PetefromTn_> yeah man I have the original MPG...sorry I was watching a video.
[09:57:26] <CaptHindsight> the i-beams are rigid but not very straight, you have to align all the linear bearings
[09:58:34] <PetefromTn_> you talking about the c channel that makes up the base surface?
[09:59:29] <PetefromTn_> My wife wants me to build one so we can make all kinds of wood stuff she has ideas on. I won't build another CNC unless it is large enough to do at least a half sheet of material or larger.
[09:59:44] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: When you get a chance, can yopu get me the lines for setp those inputs? I am having difficulty getting that right. I got the scale and select ok
[10:00:21] <R2E4_> Here is my site that has alot of artsie wood stuff I did with my router.
https://www.facebook.com/CncTechProduction
[10:00:53] <PetefromTn_> I think I am indeed using the pin 16 and 17 inputs for the MPG. works great.
[10:00:54] <R2E4_> dont go less than 4x8. I am shooting myself for onl;y building 4x44
[10:01:13] <PetefromTn_> that is what I figured... LOL Nice to just throw a sheet up there huh...
[10:01:23] <XXCoder> I bet
[10:01:30] <XXCoder> 4x44 ;)
[10:01:34] <PetefromTn_> most of those mechmates are 4x8 or larger I think...
[10:01:40] <R2E4_> 4X4
[10:01:50] <XXCoder> yeah assumed that, had to tease a bit
[10:02:26] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ You mean the Hal lines for the MPG?
[10:02:28] <CaptHindsight> http://www.skf.com/group/products/maintenance-products/alignment-tools/shaft-alignment-tools/shaft-alignment-tool-tksa40/index.html anyone make a low cost version of these?
[10:02:30] <MattyMatt> I assumed 44 inch, which would be even more annoying
[10:02:30] <R2E4_> The other thing is save up for linear profile bearings. anything else is a pain
[10:02:34] <R2E4_> Pete: yeah
[10:03:40] <PetefromTn_> the mechmate does not use linear bearings it uses shop built rails and vee wheels with bearings I think./
[10:03:45] <R2E4_> 4x4 is not cutting either. I get more like 42X38, which is a more pain in the ass. 5X10 would get you in the ballp[ark for an all out badass router.
[10:03:55] <MattyMatt> round rails are much cheaper than square ones. I'm going for round supported next time
[10:04:34] <R2E4_> Mine isusing vee bearings, fully adjustable, but not as rigid as linear profiles.
[10:04:34] <XXCoder> whoa, large.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHHwdqTVo2w
[10:04:42] <PetefromTn_> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvYqViUjNMk
[10:06:11] <R2E4_> you dont even have to do that, the bearings are hard enough and with some breakin gcode it will place the rails.
[10:06:45] <R2E4_> IF you dont use the hardened vrails, and just use angle iron, you have to change them every couple of years cause they wear uneven
[10:06:45] <PetefromTn_> huh how?
[10:07:56] <R2E4_> HE is grinding the angle iron with a v on it. IF you dont do that, then the bearings riding on the rails, with the weight of the gantry cut into the rails and form ir for you.
[10:09:33] <PetefromTn_> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwlPUhOOEaY
[10:11:10] <CaptHindsight> that grinder was binding, how can that groove be flat and true?
[10:11:47] <PetefromTn_> that is a sweet machine they are building. It looks HUGE too..
[10:12:39] <R2E4_> Thats the problem with the vee bearings.
[10:12:41] <XXCoder> I wish it wasnt hand held camera
[10:13:36] <PetefromTn_> DAMN I want one of those machines... that looks like a really no nonsense kickass design that will last...
[10:13:39] <R2E4_> Mine is not made like that, I canchange my rails.
[10:13:54] <CaptHindsight> http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mechanical-calculations-engineering-design/19883-laser-aligning-machine-tools.html
[10:13:58] <XXCoder> replaceable rails do make sense
[10:14:11] <PetefromTn_> the rails on the mechmate are replaceable...
[10:14:26] <PetefromTn_> they just bolt on..
[10:14:45] <XXCoder> video they seem to be welding it on
[10:15:00] <R2E4_> yeah, I see that. They are nice machines.
[10:15:21] <PetefromTn_> there is no way you could ever get the rails straight and true if you welded them on... They need to be slotted a bit for adjustment..
[10:17:12] <R2E4_> Here is a friend of mine who is building a 5X10 off of my machine specs. I am helping him do it. Its a nice machine.
[10:17:15] <R2E4_> https://www.facebook.com/pages/CNC-Pro-Cuts/601436899917519
[10:17:55] <XXCoder> pretty large allrigght
[10:18:39] <R2E4_> I cut his aluminum p[ieces on my bridgeport.
[10:19:26] <PetefromTn_> nice man... that does look large.
[10:19:32] <R2E4_> He is not using linuxcnc, and worse yet he is using the smoothstepper USB version.
[10:19:53] <R2E4_> I told him thats a nono, but he wont listen....hehe
[10:20:07] <XXCoder> Yeah was wondering if FLA hardware was compitable with linuxcnc
[10:21:15] <CaptHindsight> I stpped by automation technologies the other day to check out their 20mm supported rail and bearings, I bought them anyway just to build a positioner and show how sloppy they are.
[10:21:15] <PetefromTn_> Ooh that sucks.. Mesa/linuxCNC will be on every machine I build in the future without question.
[10:22:06] <XXCoder> I like the bed design on that cnc
[10:22:08] <R2E4_> They are using the G540 gecko and you can use it with linuxcnc no problem. I agree with Pete. mesa cards are the bomb!!!
[10:22:40] <R2E4_> We put a provision for a 10foot 4th axis on it
[10:23:08] <CaptHindsight> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/bearing-block-rail/20-mm-aluminium-shaft-support-open-pre-installed-bearing-lme20uu-open-20mm I'd look for better bearings
[10:23:11] <PetefromTn_> the G540? is that not for smaller lower power motors?
[10:23:17] <XXCoder> so gecko g640 is supported thats good
[10:23:42] <R2E4_> yeah it is 3 stepper dirvers and BOB built in pone box. max 48volts
[10:23:44] <CaptHindsight> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/bearing-block-rail/20mm-x-1000mm-supported-linear-shaft I still have to measure the straightness of these
[10:24:04] <PetefromTn_> jeez is that enough for a machine with a gantry that big?
[10:24:54] <PetefromTn_> the way that mechmate is built the base looks like a beast solid...
[10:24:57] <R2E4_> I am using a g540m on mine with 425oz/in steppers. I have the same gantry as him except not as long, and they are great.
[10:27:11] <PetefromTn_> I would probably use servos and mesa cards probably DMM servos and drives.
[10:27:19] <R2E4_> yeah, the mechmates look really solid
[10:28:59] <XXCoder> man that cnc is hella imoressive
[10:30:16] <PetefromTn_> I would like to build two of them and then sell one to pay for my build...
[10:30:30] <XXCoder> yeah 2 is always only slightly harder
[10:33:17] <XXCoder> any good cnc facebook?
[10:38:28] <XXCoder> what the heck
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=468298773272330&set=gm.10152026298832513&type=1
[10:38:35] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: Can you he.lp a bit with mpg encoder connected to pins 16 and 17 of 7i77? Just the two hal setp line?
[10:39:07] <R2E4_> XXCoder: thats production.
[10:39:28] <XXCoder> I guess many parts at once
[10:39:30] <PetefromTn_> yeah man I am eating breakfast right now I will go in the shop and crank up the machine and try to find the infor here in a bit for you.
[10:41:39] <R2E4_> ah cool, thanks.
[10:41:54] <XXCoder> breakfast sounds good
[10:42:59] <PetefromTn_> yup homemade pancakes and scrambled eggs and sausage links with pineapple and fresh OJ.
[10:43:18] <XXCoder> good, expect me there in minute or 2
[10:43:28] <XXCoder> jk
[10:43:43] <CaptHindsight> PetefromTn_: did you bring enough for everybody? :)
[10:43:56] <XXCoder> capt sorry all reserved for me
[10:44:27] <PetefromTn_> sure man c'mon over!!
[10:44:28] <CaptHindsight> ever do that in school? actually bring enough for everybody
[10:45:46] <zeeshan> http://i.imgur.com/RhpBGG8.jpg
[10:45:52] <zeeshan> do you guys like my shelf? :P
[10:46:07] <CaptHindsight> work of art
[10:46:09] <XXCoder> very advanced lol
[10:46:10] <zeeshan> haha
[10:46:14] <PetefromTn_> I remember the best breakfast I ever had was at Walt Disney World in the Polynesian Villiage Resort hotel. Had my whole family there and they made some delicious pancakes and fresh fruit and it was so damn good!!
[10:46:18] <XXCoder> but hey if it works it works
[10:46:25] <zeeshan> i gotta add a couple more lag bolts
[10:46:31] <zeeshan> its holding a 200lb air dryer
[10:46:37] <XXCoder> plan to put something heav ah yeah
[10:46:47] <CaptHindsight> is that a laser level on top?
[10:46:51] <zeeshan> yes
[10:46:52] <PetefromTn_> Jeez man all that talking and advice yesterday and that is the best you could do hehehe...
[10:47:07] <CaptHindsight> at least it's level
[10:47:35] <PetefromTn_> just bustin' yer chops man...
[10:47:48] <zeeshan> heh
[10:47:50] <zeeshan> he!
[10:47:51] <PetefromTn_> what kinda air drier did you get?
[10:47:52] <zeeshan> http://i.imgur.com/9GIzBrM.jpg
[10:48:00] <zeeshan> any suggestions on how to clean up this wiring
[10:48:07] <zeeshan> i added the power bar high cause i hate getting chips in it
[10:48:10] <CaptHindsight> they don't sell paint up there anymore? :)
[10:48:26] <zeeshan> CaptHindsight: its the garage, i wish it didnt even have dry wall
[10:49:04] <PetefromTn_> I need to panel my shop walls with some OSB or something so I can better seal from cold and also be able to screw anything anywhere I want to the walls etc..
[10:49:47] <zeeshan> actually looking at the corner shelf again
[10:49:52] <zeeshan> i think im gonna just make alonger piece thats diagonal
[10:49:56] <zeeshan> so it looks better
[10:50:30] <PetefromTn_> like diagonalley LOL...
[10:50:38] <zeeshan> http://www.woodgears.ca/corner_shelf/shelf.jpg
[10:50:39] <zeeshan> like that
[10:50:44] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_: ive had a dv35 for a while now
[10:50:46] <zeeshan> devair
[10:51:05] <zeeshan> mainly have it so i can use my devibiss guns
[10:51:20] <zeeshan> devilbiss
[10:51:28] <PetefromTn_> devil bliss...
[10:51:53] <zeeshan> yea ive got a couple of fancy paint guns for painting cars
[10:52:02] <CaptHindsight> zeeshan: I thought you guys didn't have locks on your doors up there
[10:52:04] <PetefromTn_> I have a cheapo one and I spray custom cabinets all the time even shot some car parts before in there.
[10:52:14] <CaptHindsight> or just never lock them
[10:52:20] <zeeshan> http://www.autorefinishdevilbiss.com/division/tekna/tekna-copper-premium-spray-guns.aspx
[10:52:23] <XXCoder> zeeshan: erm is that wire going THOUGH 90 angle?
[10:52:26] <zeeshan> i use that one for basecoat
[10:52:52] <PetefromTn_> How many cars have you painted?
[10:52:59] <zeeshan> 6-7
[10:53:03] <zeeshan> i dont do it much
[10:53:08] <zeeshan> hobby
[10:53:27] <zeeshan> i use an IWATA LV400LVX for clearcoat
[10:53:40] <zeeshan> the tekna isn't great at clearcoat
[10:53:53] <PetefromTn_> I have painted a couple sportbikes and sprayed some flat paints on my rockcrawler suzuki samurais..
[10:54:12] <zeeshan> i thought ishowed you pics of my rx7 when i painted it
[10:54:12] <PetefromTn_> I also painted some parts on my 1986 fiero GT before I sold it.
[10:54:17] <zeeshan> XXCoder: i dont know what you mean
[10:54:24] <PetefromTn_> no don't think so.
[10:54:43] <XXCoder> your picture of power strip, one of wires goes though metal L
[10:54:47] <XXCoder> looks odd
[10:54:54] <PetefromTn_> no its a hook man.
[10:55:52] <zeeshan> yea i gotta move that hook
[10:56:13] <R2E4_> its too high
[10:56:17] <XXCoder> oh lol
[10:56:21] <XXCoder> looked closer
[10:56:26] <XXCoder> wire just goes down
[10:56:32] <XXCoder> great illusion lol
[10:59:29] <zeeshan> XXCoder: help me clean the wires up!
[10:59:34] <zeeshan> i really dont like how 2 of the wires run
[11:00:35] <XXCoder> naybe wall wire holders? theres ones that you can easily add or remove wires from
[11:00:45] <R2E4_> zeeshan: clean up the 120v powerbar wires?
[11:01:15] <zeeshan> R2E4_: yes the main one powering the powerbar and the one going to the small drill press
[11:01:19] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_:
http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/turbozee84/booth-1.jpg
[11:01:23] <R2E4_> lower the powerbar 14" off the floor, install it vertically.
[11:01:41] <zeeshan> R2E4_: cant i hate getting chips/dust in there
[11:01:47] <XXCoder> cover it
[11:01:50] <zeeshan> i killed my last power supply with grinding dust ;p
[11:02:05] <XXCoder> theres covers you can add that protect but easily flips up to plug in and closes
[11:02:21] <zeeshan> i tried spraying basecoat/clearcoat at home
[11:02:25] <zeeshan> but it was still too dusty
[11:02:30] <zeeshan> so i rented a booth for a day
[11:02:39] <XXCoder> has foam to block dust from coming in from wires
[11:02:43] <zeeshan> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/turbozee84/8E1107F5-170A-42D6-A18A-89045192E54F-7246-000012BAE1F6ED6F.jpg
[11:02:49] <zeeshan> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/turbozee84/83CB3171-85C4-4A80-B8D5-F7B8FABBB48D-7246-000012BAEAC50484.jpg
[11:04:01] <PetefromTn_> looks good man. gen3
[11:04:38] <zeeshan> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/turbozee84/4DA9A9AB-DD75-428D-BAA9-5FE7028436EE-7246-000012BAF2D80905.jpg
[11:04:43] <zeeshan> thats how it turned out without any buffing
[11:04:43] <XXCoder> zee I bet you can easily build cover, expecially if you has cnc lol
[11:04:54] <XXCoder> damn smooth paint
[11:05:04] <zeeshan> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p252/turbozee84/844BF95F-0BAE-4A06-8CB2-19641E920493-768-0000002B25C6591A_zps2c7f312a.jpg
[11:05:06] <zeeshan> thats after buffing
[11:05:12] <zeeshan> it gets rid of all the orange peel
[11:05:33] <PetefromTn_> I say build a table to mount belt sander and small drill press on, then install power strip underneath table edge to protect it.
[11:05:54] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_: im lazy
[11:05:54] <zeeshan> lol
[11:06:17] <zeeshan> im suprised none of you guys suggested zip tieing all the wires together
[11:06:24] <zeeshan> and putting them trough metal hooks
[11:06:32] <XXCoder> actually I said it
[11:06:35] <XXCoder> maybe too vague
[11:06:45] <XXCoder> theres wall mountable zip tie thing
[11:06:54] <zeeshan> you mean like this:
[11:07:14] <zeeshan> http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41eiqjQM6DL._SL500_AA300_.jpg
[11:07:55] <XXCoder> yeah hm thats larger version. ones I used at one of network projects was smaller, but mountable by screw
[11:08:00] <PetefromTn_> how come you don't have outlets along that wall to plug shit into..?
[11:08:02] <Swapper_> whats the easiest way to see the encoder pulses from a 7i77 in linuxcnc ?
[11:08:08] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_: no idea
[11:08:19] <zeeshan> http://www.rapidonline.com/catalogueimages/Module/M073415P01WL.jpg
[11:08:22] <zeeshan> theres that stuff too
[11:08:23] <zeeshan> interesting
[11:08:24] <PetefromTn_> hal watch?
[11:08:35] <Swapper_> im in hal meter
[11:08:44] <XXCoder> that ones new to me too. looks like drywall version
[11:09:59] <PetefromTn_> You should just run a new line thru that wall and install some new outlets instead of screwing around with funky cables and hooks... you don't even have to remove the drywall if you cut a few holes and then patch them up.
[11:10:13] <archivist> Swapper_, halscope
[11:10:23] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_:
[11:10:24] <zeeshan> lol
[11:10:26] <zeeshan> i'm not doing that
[11:10:29] <PetefromTn_> you can easily see the studs..
[11:11:17] <XXCoder> personally I'd lower it and build basic cover that seals in by foam. that or like pete said, under workshop table
[11:12:01] <zeeshan> since im lazy
[11:12:04] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ heading out to the shop now gonna check on those lines for ya.
[11:12:04] <zeeshan> im going to leave it as is
[11:12:04] <zeeshan> haha
[11:12:21] <PetefromTn_> then why the hell did you ask us for ideas?
[11:12:26] <zeeshan> cause
[11:12:30] <zeeshan> i wanted to see if there was an easy one
[11:12:37] <zeeshan> all of you failed
[11:12:39] <XXCoder> theres easy way
[11:12:41] <zeeshan> :)
[11:12:43] <XXCoder> leave it as is
[11:12:49] <zeeshan> XXCoder: haha exactly
[11:12:51] <XXCoder> stop looking at it lol
[11:13:00] <zeeshan> but i did like pete's idea for a table
[11:13:06] <zeeshan> im tired of hunching down for the mini drill press
[11:13:12] <zeeshan> i only use that guy for counterboring
[11:13:27] <zeeshan> or very tiny holes cause it can go upto 7000 rpm
[11:15:03] <R2E4_> thanks Pete
[11:15:57] <Swapper_> archivist: im selecting the hm2_5i25.0.encoder.02.rawcounts
[11:16:05] <Swapper_> should that not give numers ?
[11:16:29] <archivist> probably yes
[11:17:01] <archivist> you asked to see pulses though
[11:17:36] <Swapper_> ok, only need to see if the servoamp is sending quaderature signals
[11:22:10] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ I have a section in the hal file for ----jogwheel signals to mesa encoder - shared MPG----
[11:22:27] <PetefromTn_> it says..
[11:22:58] <PetefromTn_> setp hm2_5125.0.encoder.04.filter true
[11:23:34] <PetefromTn_> setp hm2_5i15.0.encoder.04.counter-mode true
[11:23:49] <PetefromTn_> then it has mpg signals
[11:24:22] <PetefromTn_> hang on let me try to pastebin it the machine is not currently hooked to ethernet so I gotta sneakernet it...
[11:24:29] <R2E4_> What is the filter?
[11:25:17] <R2E4_> I dont have that signal encoder.04.filter
[11:25:56] <R2E4_> sneakernet it....lol
[11:26:18] <R2E4_> I would have to 6lbs steeltoe bott it.
[11:29:17] <PetefromTn_> http://pastebin.com/Z3sV8php use at your own risk LOL...i am sure it can be cleaned up some.
[11:30:37] <R2E4_> I dont have this pin. hm2_5i25.0.7i77.0.0.enc0.count
[11:31:48] <PetefromTn_> I dunno man maybe it is something Connor put in there to allow my Glade VCP stuff to work...
[11:33:18] <PetefromTn_> This stuff is kinda new to me so I am not sure what every line does just yet. Is that what you needed tho?
[11:34:03] <R2E4_> kind of, thanks. Apparantly I need a Comnner....lol\
[11:34:42] <R2E4_> Do you have your net for the pins for enc0 enc0?
[11:34:46] <R2E4_> or setp
[11:39:44] <PetefromTn_> trying to find it I searched the hal for enc0 and got only what I sent you already... hang on.
[11:41:00] <R2E4_> does enc0 show up in halcmd: show pins
[11:41:19] <R2E4_> That would mean the right firmware is not loading I think.
[11:41:34] <R2E4_> IT should be built in. I am loading 3
[11:41:50] <PetefromTn_> hang on lemme check..
[11:44:06] <R2E4_> I think I reran pncconf and it overwrote my config for 5i25. I edited it, I need mode 3
[11:44:09] <PetefromTn_> trying to find it LOL not sure where it should be in there..
[11:44:26] <PetefromTn_> yeah you need mode 3 to use the MPG on inputs to the 7i77..
[11:44:29] <R2E4_> Look in ypour hal file when it loads the 5i25
[11:45:17] <R2E4_> can you post that line?
[11:45:54] <PetefromTn_> jeez man I am trying to find it but like I said I am a noob to this stuff... I am sorry I am not being more helpful.
[11:46:46] <R2E4_> look at the begining of your hal file
[11:47:16] <PetefromTn_> thats where I am... first line that says 5i25 is talking about watchdog timeout..
[11:47:18] <R2E4_> loadrt hm2_pci config.......
[11:47:33] <PetefromTn_> yeah i see that..
[11:47:59] <R2E4_> does it have a 3 in it....?
[11:48:13] <PetefromTn_> 3pwmgens..
[11:48:16] <R2E4_> \besides 3 pwmgens
[11:48:20] <R2E4_> lol
[11:48:42] <PetefromTn_> and serial port 0=30xxxxx
[11:50:28] <R2E4_> I think thats it
[11:50:43] <PetefromTn_> hang on man...
[11:51:04] <R2E4_> I saw it on JT's gnipsel site but cannot find it now
[11:52:33] <PetefromTn_> http://pastebin.com/NsBdizsC
[11:52:41] <R2E4_> The linuix docs arent update with it
[11:53:36] <PetefromTn_> mine works somehow and there is a gladeVCP setup to select axis and turn the MPG input on and off so not sure if yours will need to be different.
[11:55:40] <R2E4_> IT drops m,y 7i84 board when I load it
[11:59:18] <PetefromTn_> is that the board you can use for buttons in front etc?
[12:00:38] <R2E4_> ITs a 32 input 16 putput board that wires into 7i77 interface.
[12:00:42] <PetefromTn_> my daughter gave me a new shop stool yesterday it says Mr. Goodwrench and is black with chrome legs to go with my Kobalt tools stool I already have. Nice to have some damn seating in the shop now... The kobalt one had a back tho.
[12:01:27] <PetefromTn_> I swear man I am done wiring the machine up now and I STILL have a bunch of inputs and outputs left lots actually...
[12:01:54] <R2E4_> I have to wait for JT or pcw
[12:02:12] <R2E4_> MAybe with 5i25, in mopde 3 you cant use the 7i84 board
[12:02:20] <PetefromTn_> what do you have wired into the 7i84?
[12:02:41] <R2E4_> a ton of inputs and my high octane outputs.
[12:02:55] <PetefromTn_> high ocatane?
[12:03:37] <PetefromTn_> are you working in pncconf or just modding the hal?
[12:03:37] <R2E4_> My tool changer is there, all inputs and outputs, my jog buttons and limit switches
[12:04:05] <PetefromTn_> how come they are not in the 7i77?
[12:04:31] <R2E4_> Now I am modding the HAL. before I was using pncconf. After it overwrote the file a few times I stopped using it.
[12:05:28] <R2E4_> my 7i77 is almost full. All the prox sensors for the toolchanger are 24v, and my field voltage for 7i77 is 12v
[12:05:52] <R2E4_> this sucks, I hope it is not an isse with 7i84 board
[12:05:58] <PetefromTn_> huh.. my field voltage for everything is 24v and everything is on the 7i77 like I said with lots of room to spare..
[12:08:27] <R2E4_> My machine had 12vdc, 24vdc and 100vac for switching
[12:09:13] <PetefromTn_> mine has 120vac and 24vdc....
[12:10:04] <MrSunshine> hmm anyone has any tips on how to when V carving color the text one color and the sheet another color? =) just coloring the text is easy .. just route it, paint and sand ... but when you want two different colors its a whole other mater :/
[12:11:13] <PetefromTn_> paint the sheet first, rout, then paint the text either by hand or with a printed mask..
[12:12:04] <R2E4_> put mask on before v-carve then vcarve and paint
[12:12:06] <MrSunshine> yes sure but ... i was thinking if one could paint it first, add a mask of some kind then route, paint the text and remove the mask
[12:12:13] <MrSunshine> R2E4_, exactly!
[12:12:31] <MrSunshine> but what kind of mask ? ... as i would think something that has glue etc would build up alot of crud on the cutters ?
[12:13:07] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: if I comment out my 7i84 in/out, and set the 5i25 mode to 3, it works and I can see enc0.
[12:13:16] <R2E4_> This is going to suck.4
[12:14:39] <PetefromTn_> huh maybe there is a conflict with that card like you said. PCW to the rescue LOL...
[12:17:48] <R2E4_> MrSunshine: use gerber or avery paint mask. Vinyl is the best. With sharp cutters you get good cut oin vinyl. Then seal the vcarve. then paint. POaint surface first. Make sure you put the mask and use roller on it.
[12:19:00] <MrSunshine> i wonder what that translates to in swedish ... :P
[12:20:35] <MrSunshine> "sign mask" ... hmm
[12:20:48] <MrSunshine> masking film
[12:20:53] <MrSunshine> not expensive at all actualy
[12:21:05] <MrSunshine> was afraid it would cost alot =)
[12:21:19] <zeeshan> PetefromTn_:
[12:21:33] <zeeshan> whats your most common end mill you use for cutting circular pockets
[12:21:36] <zeeshan> or pockets in general
[12:21:44] <MrSunshine> or .. was a bit expensive as it was per meter ... sigh :/
[12:28:04] <PetefromTn_> in what material?
[12:30:38] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: you removed your first pastebin?
[12:30:38] <R2E4_> lol
[12:31:32] <PetefromTn_> no I didn't... but I did put an hour limit on it.. you need it again because the stuff in the first one is in the second one...
[12:32:32] <R2E4_> Yeah, I found it in your complete hal file.
[12:33:26] <R2E4_> I will test it with the 7i84 out of the pic. I dont have a good feeling what PCW is going to say. Hoppefuklly there is a work around.
[12:33:57] <R2E4_> You didnt have to set iun 16 and 17, the firmware knows about it. Thats cool
[12:42:12] <R2E4_> Yup! it doesnt load the 7i84 if I put the 5i25 in mode 3
[12:42:41] <R2E4_> That's really unfortunate for me....lol
[12:43:27] <PetefromTn_> yeah man that sucks.. maybe there is a workaround for it.
[12:44:04] <R2E4_> pcw_home: CanI have the 5i25 in mode 3 with a 7i84 board connected? WhenI do, I dont see the 7i84
[12:46:28] <GuShH_> anyone here have contact with newfangled solutions?
[12:49:31] <R2E4_> PetefromTn_: I think it will, just they way I have it set on the serial line. 30 is the first and second boards I think.
[12:49:42] <R2E4_> 300xxxxx might work.
[12:51:12] <PetefromTn_> try it..
[12:51:50] <R2E4_> That worked.... Whew!!!4
[12:52:15] <R2E4_> I love mesa boards again....
[12:55:29] <skunkworks> GuShH_: isn't that mach?
[12:55:57] <GuShH_> skunkworks: yes
[12:56:35] <GuShH_> I contacted them but thought maybe someone here had an acquaintance
[12:59:17] <skunkworks> don't know
[13:00:09] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ Glad to hear it man.. I figured there would be some way to make it work. so is your MPG working now?
[13:03:16] <R2E4_> haha no. Incremnents and scale is, working on the enc's. That portion I dont understand. I'm trying to figure out your hal
[13:04:08] <PetefromTn_> good luck I am trying to understand it too man LOL..
[13:04:39] <PetefromTn_> just moved and trammed in my vise and machined my new soft jaws so I can try to make this part today...
[13:13:44] <R2E4_> my enc0 pin is not working.
[13:13:51] <R2E4_> HAve to check woiring
[13:17:59] <R2E4_> Theres a 1.9v difference between 5v gnd and field power gnd.
[13:18:02] <R2E4_> Thats sucks.
[13:18:18] <R2E4_> Thats a ground loop.
[13:21:01] <IchGuckLive> hi all B)
[13:23:18] <R2E4_> 1.9v diff between 5v gnd and field power for 7i77 = very bad.
[13:23:20] <PetefromTn_> yeah man that sucks,,
[13:25:02] <XXCoder> a short somewhere?
[13:26:00] <R2E4_> no short.
[13:26:14] <PetefromTn_> are you sure you have all the dip switches on the 7i77 set correctly?
[13:26:28] <R2E4_> My machine takes 220V 3 phase, so I am talking that off 600 volt 3 phase entry through a transformer.
[13:27:33] <R2E4_> My new control stuff is on 120 single phase, otherwise I would need a transformer 220 3 phase to 120, and use that.
[13:27:53] <R2E4_> There is no 120 in my machine.
[13:28:42] <R2E4_> The two different entry is where the issue is.
[13:29:40] <R2E4_> There is a 5 volt power supply in the machine and I thought of using that for my 5 volts. But I will have to remove that and add a 5 volt power supply for my 7i77 off of the 120vac on my new contols.
[13:29:51] <R2E4_> Not a big deal but a bit oif a pain.
[13:30:05] <XXCoder> cool
[13:31:48] <XXCoder> not bad
http://www.instructables.com/id/Arduino-3-axis-Mini-Lazer-Paper-Cutter/?ALLSTEPS
[13:32:44] <XXCoder> I wonder, is there a kit to make much smaller cnc or printer? like nemo 27 and c540 but smaller motors so on?
[13:36:56] <XXCoder> *nema *23
[13:37:42] <XXCoder> oh found some.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/190515502194?lpid=82
[13:37:46] <XXCoder> nema 11
[13:38:02] <PetefromTn_> huh that is some interesting power setup there man... Sometimes you gotta work with what you got right.
[13:38:42] <R2E4_> hehe, yeah. It would be better if I put a 220 to 120 transfo in there.
[13:38:48] <PetefromTn_> my damn LED edgefinder does not seem to like aluminum for some reason..
[13:39:21] <PetefromTn_> It does not light up for me...SUX.
[13:39:53] <R2E4_> I have 220 to 110, but I am not sure what the tolerences of the mesa stuff are.
[13:40:56] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: i use a simple DVD drive laser to cut on my CNC
[13:41:02] <R2E4_> huh? Aluminum conducts
[13:41:42] <XXCoder> Ich yeah checking for nema 11 controllers setup, might change mind to smallish laser cutter to get teeth cut before making big-ish cnc
[13:42:09] <PetefromTn_> yeah I know but it does not work on aluminum for some reason. I touch my vise body and it works fine, I touch a 123 block to the ball and the shank and it works fine I try to touch off on a chunka aluminum in my vise and nothing.
[13:42:52] <R2E4_> check continuity from vise to alumionum
[13:44:19] <PetefromTn_> its zero on all surfaces of vise and aluminum soft jaws etc..
[13:45:22] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1L1VR8U74us
[13:45:25] <R2E4_> Place your edge finder on the aluminum and check continuity from aluminum to edgefinder
[13:45:53] <PetefromTn_> Go figure... It might need batteries but worst part Is If I take the body out of the cat40 holder I will lose my Zero tool offset and it is a bitch to get back... I am not sure in linuxCNC if the zero tool I am using to locate my work needs to be at G59.3 zero or if it can be whatever offset and the rest are relative to it either way.
[13:46:37] <PetefromTn_> I mean numberically Z zero for tool one.
[13:46:44] <XXCoder> Ich thats cool. looks like cnc adopted into laser cutter
[13:46:59] <IchGuckLive> yep
[13:47:07] <R2E4_> I need that laser setup IchGuckLive.... lol
[13:47:51] <IchGuckLive> R2E4_:
http://funofdiy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/a-raspberry-pi-controlled-mini-laser.html
[13:47:55] <PetefromTn_> I suppose it does not matter because as long as the tool is touched off the same way as the rest of the tools even if the offset is not numerically zero when I touch off with my touch off tool 1 to the workpiece I should still be fine for the rest of the tools right?
[13:48:30] <IchGuckLive> PetefromTn_: G43 Hxx
[13:48:47] <IchGuckLive> and the xx responding to a tooltable z value
[13:48:49] <PetefromTn_> whaddya mean..
[13:48:54] <IchGuckLive> no matter what tool
[13:48:57] <XXCoder> https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SKJybDb1dz0 wonder if it would be able to be used in cnc someday lol
[13:49:50] <IchGuckLive> PetefromTn_: you are wright with your guess but you need to tell in Gcode the ofset
[13:49:53] <PetefromTn_> so if I am understanding say I don't use my tool 1 to touch off to the work and I have say tool six in there. I touch off to the work and then load the first tool is say tool five it will still have the right offset assuming they were all setup on the 123 block off the table like I have been doing.
[13:50:03] <IchGuckLive> loading the tool does not give you the ofset
[13:50:43] <IchGuckLive> G41/42 is side ofset and G43 is Z ofset
[13:50:51] <PetefromTn_> when I say load tool I mean go into MDI and type Txx M6 G43 Hxx..
[13:50:56] <IchGuckLive> all on giben number Dxx or Hxx
[13:51:43] <IchGuckLive> this works only if there is no G49 in INI G-codeStartup
[13:53:37] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: you may start on a 3020 this will give you the expirence ypou need for low cost under 300USD
[13:53:40] <PetefromTn_> I guess I just need to try it...
[13:53:59] <XXCoder> ich is it 8020 make? because I suck on making lol
[13:54:03] <IchGuckLive> PetefromTn_: Zero on to0l 1
[13:54:16] <IchGuckLive> and load tool XX and drive to Z 10
[13:54:53] <IchGuckLive> under G43 Hxx with tool xx and zero under G49
[13:54:54] <XXCoder> ich any good small cnc project that also sues 8020 t-slots?
[13:55:03] <XXCoder> *uses
[13:55:30] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: on that size everyone makes its own projekt
[13:55:45] <XXCoder> hmm ok
[13:55:55] <IchGuckLive> 3020 frames are at 100USD
[13:56:05] <PetefromTn_> I will take the damn edge finder out of the cat40 collet holder and check the batteries and then make sure they are working correctly and then retouch off the tool to the tool table at something ultimately other than 0.0000 and try it. Just insert tools atop a 123 block as a work piece and see what happens.
[13:56:52] <IchGuckLive> PetefromTn_: Try and arrow at live tretening movements
[13:57:51] <PetefromTn_> huh?
[14:02:55] <XXCoder> Ich this type cnc?
http://hackaday.com/2014/02/15/chinese-3020-cnc-machine-gets-some-upgrades/
[14:05:06] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: this is my version of it
http://foengarage.de/cnc4.jpg i got a drillpress so its cheep to build
[14:05:29] <XXCoder> cool
[14:05:51] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: there are epson laserjet steppers in 1,5USD etch and a tb6560 board from HK for 15usd
[14:06:27] <IchGuckLive> 250mm hard pin from mold service for 2,5USD etch
[14:06:34] <jdh> where does one get a cut/built 3020 frame for $100?
[14:06:41] <IchGuckLive> the TR12x3 is about 5USD
[14:07:05] <IchGuckLive> jdh: kthk got it dor you
[14:07:23] <jdh> kthk?
[14:07:35] <IchGuckLive> our honkong friend here
[14:08:07] <IchGuckLive> ask captain if he can delifer it to you he is also at the well
[14:08:38] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: the power is a meanwell 24/5
[14:08:53] <jdh> I'd prefre a 6040
[14:08:59] <XXCoder> heh definitely need to study lot aspects of cnc
[14:09:01] <IchGuckLive> agree on that
[14:09:13] <XXCoder> or just save up for a while to get complete electrics kit
[14:09:36] <XXCoder> I recently went and toured one place, uses cnc and such, might get full time job there
[14:09:54] <XXCoder> if so, I can definitely afford more, and go all way to larger cnc myself.
[14:10:30] <XXCoder> it hurts that I save large part of my income to get replacement car - my car is constantly warning me about its tranny thats going out.
[14:10:57] <IchGuckLive> jdh: the cheepest one is 4800 HKD with 800watts
[14:11:21] <XXCoder> $618 usd approx
[14:11:48] <jdh> Ich: 6040?
[14:11:59] <IchGuckLive> you can get a 6090 at 1500W for 800HKD
[14:12:17] <IchGuckLive> http://s.taobao.com/search?initiative_id=staobaoz_20140317&js=1&q=cnc6040&stats_click=search_radio_all%3A1
[14:12:31] <IchGuckLive> this is the local dealer
[14:12:45] <XXCoder> what does watt power translate to? higher speed?
[14:13:00] <IchGuckLive> XXCoder: its the spiindel
[14:13:32] <jdh> 8000HKD for a 1.5kw 6090 would be fine.
[14:13:46] <XXCoder> spiindel?
[14:13:47] <jdh> getting it here seems to drive the price up considerably
[14:14:09] <IchGuckLive> jdh: thats wher our channel guys jump in
[14:14:12] <jdh> 1500w spindle ~2HP
[14:14:18] <jdh> sort of.
[14:14:24] <XXCoder> aha ok
[14:14:30] <jdh> ok, somebody jump in
[14:14:32] <PetefromTn_> thats what 23x16"?
[14:14:56] <IchGuckLive> jdh: still on holiday
[14:15:07] <IchGuckLive> he took 6weeks of
[14:15:09] <jdh> from new years?
[14:15:20] <XXCoder> pretty cheap
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321262587603
[14:15:32] <jdh> a 3020 is pretty tiny
[14:15:36] <IchGuckLive> jdh: from 28Feb
[14:16:23] <XXCoder> pretty small allright
[14:16:41] <XXCoder> 8 in across 11 inch long roughly
[14:16:57] <IchGuckLive> jdh:
http://s.taobao.com/search?initiative_id=staobaoz_20140317&js=1&q=cnc6090&stats_click=search_radio_all%3A1
[14:17:43] <jdh> that search seems to have lots of different things
[14:17:56] <jdh> and some prices seem incorrect for what they are showing
[14:18:56] <IchGuckLive> its china woudt you drive a 5foot mashine on 2Nm stepeprs
[14:19:14] <IchGuckLive> 325 oz
[14:21:58] <IchGuckLive> ok im off bye
[14:24:34] <archivist> so who hid my pivot file with my adjustable spanners, took a while to find, search started 25/2/2014, found today at last
[14:26:00] <XXCoder> I did
[14:26:05] <XXCoder> heh
[14:30:16] <archivist> best part of 3 weeks to find one file, but a special one
[14:30:30] <XXCoder> ow
[14:30:46] <Tom_itx> look there first next time
[14:31:15] <Tom_itx> (i won't be there)
[14:31:22] <Tom_itx> it*
[14:31:30] <XXCoder> well I have decided - buy 4 axis electrics kit first then make decisions on frames later. I probably would go for basic kit but plenty of time to decide lol
[14:32:33] <jdh> electronics are the easy part
[14:35:29] <XXCoder> yeah kits is pretty strightforward
[14:44:52] <R2E4_> Is there a way to have a button move the x and y to 0?
[14:45:01] <Tom_itx> yup
[14:45:15] <R2E4_> hi Tom
[14:45:22] <Tom_itx> pyvcp
[14:45:24] <R2E4_> Trying to find this in the docs.
[14:45:35] <Tom_itx> look at my configs
[14:45:39] <R2E4_> external; button on my control panel
[14:45:47] <Tom_itx> hmm
[14:46:07] <Tom_itx> still should be able to tie a button to it
[14:46:33] <Tom_itx> just create the signal for that instead of the pyvcp button
[14:47:18] <Tom_itx> http://tom-itx.dyndns.org:81/~webpage/cnc/screenshot.png
[14:47:39] <Tom_itx> my 'zero axis' button sends the machine to G54 home
[14:48:10] <Tom_itx> http://tom-itx.dyndns.org:81/~webpage/cnc/configs/sherline/
[14:48:12] <Tom_itx> the configs
[14:48:38] <R2E4_> whats the linkps? replaced by net?
[14:48:49] <Tom_itx> huh?
[14:50:13] <R2E4_> In your configs, you are using linkps
[14:52:53] <Tom_itx> i am?
[14:53:52] <R2E4_> I thought I saw it in your dir somewhere. I am trying to find it again...... I need a map to your dir structure....lol
[15:05:06] <pcw_home> R2E4_: if you have a 1.9V differences between field power and 5V GND, that probably
[15:05:07] <pcw_home> means you dont have the field power common connected to 5V GND anywhere
[15:07:37] <pcw_home> (they are totally isolated unless you make the common connection)
[15:07:39] <pcw_home> Another option if you want to keep field power isolated from PC 5V
[15:07:40] <pcw_home> is to use a little switching regulator from field power to 5V (we make such a little beast or you can get from Ebay)
[15:09:33] <pcw_home> did you figure out the sserial mode thing? there a mode number for _each_ remote device,
[15:09:34] <pcw_home> if you select a mode that the remote device does not know it will throw an error and not be detected
[15:09:37] <Tom_itx> he left
[15:09:48] <pcw_home> rats
[15:12:20] <Guest70600> Hello from sunny Puerto Rico
[15:14:10] <Tom_itx> hey jt
[15:26:03] <JT__________> Hey tom
[15:27:56] <JT__________> Doing this on a smart phone sucks
[15:32:52] <Swapper_> anyone knows what the index signal is called in hal meter ?
[15:34:09] <J_T> software or hardware encoder?
[15:34:33] <Swapper_> 7i77
[15:34:39] <Swapper_> so hardware
[15:34:41] <Swapper_> i guess
[15:34:53] <Swapper_> thats the one i whant to see if i get signal on
[15:35:10] <Swapper_> i get the quaderature signal
[15:35:17] <Swapper_> but cant find the index pulse
[15:39:00] <J_T> Look in show has pins
[15:40:21] <J_T> Also look on my website in the linuxcnc.org section for instructions for testing the index
[15:40:42] <Swapper_> url ?
[15:41:14] <Swapper_> do you know if its possbile to get linuxcnc to understand that my spindle is a servo ? (close the loop)
[15:42:35] <J_T> gnipsel.com
[15:44:53] <Swapper_> ty
[15:46:04] <XXCoder> jt cool
[15:46:27] <XXCoder> you live at northwest or canada or something?
[15:46:40] <XXCoder> trees is kinda familiar with what I have around here
[15:46:51] <XXCoder> more annual trees though
[17:13:12] <PetefromTn_> huh just noticed that now my viewscreen control to pan the part in axis like I used to with left click and drag only rotates it kinda... Is that new, how can I move the view up down left right etc?
[17:15:08] <Deejay> gn8
[17:41:02] <p0st4L> is there a quick "return to home" in linuxcnc? (sry for the noob question)
[17:41:16] <p0st4L> i did my first tool/toolpath, but it stopped at the last drill spot and didn't return to 0,0,0
[17:42:15] <p0st4L> Hit Alt-H then R to get a panel with a lot of keyboard shortcuts,
[17:42:16] <p0st4L> nevermind
[18:19:07] <p0st4L> so, if my z axi isn't moving down as much as i tell it to in my cam software, that means my z steps are off?
[18:21:43] <Swapper_> sounds like it
[18:33:08] <R2E4_> evening.... to modt
[18:33:11] <R2E4_> most
[18:33:35] <PetefromTn_> evening..
[18:35:29] <PetefromTn_> Frackin' just had my first crash on the VMC.....ARRGHHHH.
[18:37:29] <Swapper_> auch, was it bad?
[18:37:42] <PetefromTn_> Well ANY crash is bad of course...
[18:38:06] <Swapper_> eya ofc, but they can be more or less costly
[18:38:23] <PetefromTn_> But it only cost me a 3/8 inch four flute carbide endmill, kinda damaged my ER32 collet in the process.
[18:38:59] <Swapper_> ok bummer, was it human error or somting bugged ?
[18:40:13] <PetefromTn_> I screwed up in the peel milling operation I needed to have more toolpath width around the perimeter and I THOUGHT I cut the material to length because it was already cut near my length but I forgot so when it turned the corner to go around the rectangle it basically went straight into the edge full depth slotting and loaded up real quick before I could hit the Oh shit button.
[18:40:49] <R2E4_> you have an oh shit button?
[18:41:02] <R2E4_> 4in addition to the emergency stop buttons?
[18:41:11] <XXCoder> its larger, and brown
[18:41:22] <PetefromTn_> learned something else too when the Estop was tripped the spindle did not stop it coasted to a stop so it took some time for it to actually stop even tho there was no power there.
[18:41:37] <R2E4_> sorry man. That sucks. Hope theres not big damage.
[18:41:52] <R2E4_> dynamic braking...
[18:42:03] <Swapper_> what kind of spindle drive do you have?
[18:42:16] <Swapper_> you can have different types of e-stop levels 1-2-3
[18:42:35] <R2E4_> oh great, and where is that dopcumented?
[18:43:01] <zeeshan> anyone here deal with a teledyne gurley dro ?
[18:43:26] <Swapper_> is more general e-stop documentation, the big thing is to read up on the drives features. Like DC injection breaking or controlled stop (servos)
[18:43:28] <andypugh> 5am start tomorrow, so time to log.
[18:44:02] <Swapper_> Then the servodrives/vfd takes the spindle/axis to a stop with "force"
[18:44:21] <Swapper_> PetefromTn_ seems to have "coast to stop" on his drive.
[18:44:33] <PetefromTn_> I don't think so the cutter snapped and the only reason it was not uneventful was because the cutter body kinda tweaked into the collet and ground against the ER32 collet until it stopped. I was able to put the holder into the lathe with the broken stub in there and used my high speed pencil grinder to clean up the face of the collet so I can use it more. Checked the runout with a new tool in there and it was like .0002
[18:44:34] <R2E4_> So the drive has to have this feature.
[18:45:22] <PetefromTn_> My drive does have this feature but we just switched to Modbus control and I am not sure if that changed anything. I will have to look into the manual to see how to change it to dynamic brake stop.
[18:45:36] <PetefromTn_> The drive is the Hitachi WJ200-110LF.
[18:45:56] <R2E4_> Pete, do you have a go to zero button, I am trying to find in the docs. I want to hit a button and have the x and y go to zero.
[18:46:26] <Swapper_> R2E4_: yea the drive needs to have the feature and the e-stop chain cant cut power to the motors in the same way.
[18:46:31] <PetefromTn_> honestly no I do not think I would ever use that. If I need to go to zero I just do an MDI G54 G0 X0 Y0...
[18:47:25] <R2E4_> Thats th point, not to have to tyupe in the gcode. just hit the button and have it run that command
[18:47:38] <Swapper_> time to sleep! cu all.
[18:47:46] <R2E4_> nite
[18:47:55] <PetefromTn_> Connor and I were talking about adding some non- active DRO's to the Glade VCP panel so you can set zero for edgefinding etc and be able to set a DRO to zero and move the axis and then touch off the actual axis..
[18:48:00] <PetefromTn_> Cya Swapper.
[18:48:07] <XXCoder> just had a random thought - is conercate harder to mill than alum?
[18:48:34] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ That is doable just need to have it load some code snippet and link it to a Glade VCP button..
[18:49:52] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ I think you will find that LinuxCNC is quite flexible and can be made to do all sorts of shit just need to know how and where to put it....
[18:50:09] <PetefromTn_> I am a noob in this field but the guys here know a lot more about it than I do.
[18:50:10] <R2E4_> Thats what Tom said but.... I'm not running glade and I cannot find the docs on it.
[18:50:37] <R2E4_> ITs frustrating when you cant find the docs and have to ask.
[18:52:04] <PetefromTn_> Man search online LINUXCNC GladevCP... There is TONS of doccumentaion about linuxCNC online.
http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?GladeVcp
[18:53:00] <PetefromTn_> http://www.linuxcnc.org/docs/2.5/html/gui/gladevcp.html
[18:55:11] <PetefromTn_> you can do a Terminal search in linuxCNC for glade and if it is not there that first link should tell you how to install it. If you have the latest version like I do it is probably already there.
[18:57:49] <R2E4_> http://www.linuxcnc.org/index.php/english/forum/21-axis/24219-axis-switch-from-mdi-to-manual-mode-and-back
[18:57:54] <R2E4_> Who would have thunk it....
[18:58:00] <R2E4_> needs a patch.
[18:59:11] <PetefromTn_> don't understand..
[19:01:21] <PetefromTn_> If you are needing to switch from MDI mode to manual mode you can do that by simply pressing f3 on the keyboard and then you are in manual mode and I think f5 puts you in MDI mode so if you have an elaborate MPG just hit that button before you stroll over to the table with it to put it in manual mode..
[19:02:56] <PetefromTn_> He also listed a patch you can install on the bottom of page 1 of that thread to do that apparently. Never tested it never needed it.
[19:05:08] <R2E4_> Yeah, I [put a button on my control panel label;ed go to zero. I thought I was just able to give it the mdi code and when you press the button it would run it.
[19:06:02] <PetefromTn_> a physical button or a gladeVCP button?
[19:06:04] <R2E4_> I guess I can hit F5 before I hit the buitton
[19:06:09] <R2E4_> physical button
[19:06:22] <PetefromTn_> is the button setup in hal?
[19:06:38] <R2E4_> Theres got to bea way to do it.
[19:06:48] <R2E4_> Yes, I can see it change states also.
[19:08:16] <PetefromTn_> I am sure you can link keyboard keystroke to a physical button I would have to lookup how to do it..
[19:14:17] <R2E4_> physical button to execute G28 as a MDI command.
[19:14:24] <R2E4_> Thats from JT
[19:15:54] <PetefromTn_> yeah but that is for G28 which for me is machine coordinates home position.
[19:16:12] <PetefromTn_> You are wanting to go to say G54 home I thought?
[19:17:13] <PetefromTn_> or rather just G54 position not home sorry.
[19:18:03] <R2E4_> Rick G is talking about doing it with a subroutine here.
http://linuxcnc.org/hardy/dapper/index.php/russian/forum/21-axis/8712-how-to-connect-buttons-and-files?limitstart=0
[19:19:25] <CaptHindsight> http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57620397-93/alibaba-confirms-plans-to-offer-ipo-in-us/ I wonder if they will start stocking in the US?
[19:24:12] <R2E4_> I thought this would be rudimentary.
[19:27:56] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ So did you just want a machine run to machine coordinates HOME position button or a goto G54 zero XYZ button? I would think the former would be more useful but not sure what you are after....
[19:28:04] <R2E4_> AH!
http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Adding_Custom_MDI_Buttons
[19:28:56] <R2E4_> Want it to go to my zero XY and G0 Z0
[19:29:12] <R2E4_> Well, I have another button for quill up
[19:30:04] <R2E4_> So, go to 0 button will send X and Y to my offset 0, and the Quioll up will send the Z to G0 Z0
[19:30:06] <PetefromTn_> Make sure you go Z home first before X and Y to make sure it clears any obstructions..'
[19:31:33] <PetefromTn_> I would probably make that G0 Z0 on one line then G0 X0 Y0 on another line or whatever is necessary to ensure it does the Z first...
[19:32:38] <R2E4_> G0 would be machine cpoordinates right?
[19:32:42] <R2E4_> G54 is offset 0
[19:34:03] <R2E4_> Which would be my stock 0,0
[19:34:13] <PetefromTn_> I THINK G0 would be machine coordinates because the G53 is default..
[19:36:28] <PetefromTn_> at the end of my G-code or at a toolchange currently my cam is setup to input a G53 G0 Z0 to bring the head up out of the work I need to add the X and Y to move the table forward and centered so i can change parts etc..so I would just add the G53 to make sure there are no screwups..
[19:36:57] <R2E4_> So G54 X0 Y0, then G0 Z0
[19:37:28] <PetefromTn_> Come to think of it what you are asking for could be useful just to bring the head up and take the table to center and forward all the way for me when I need to check something etc..
[19:37:47] <R2E4_> yes, exactly.
[19:38:23] <PetefromTn_> I dunno if I would want it to go to work coordinates G54 tho that could be too crashy for me but I am not that experienced yet..
[19:38:24] <R2E4_> get it up out of the way for next operation or check something, or change setup.
[19:39:16] <R2E4_> Well, I'd hit the Quill up first which would bring the Z to G0 Z0
[19:39:21] <PetefromTn_> buy yeah bringing the head up and the table forward and centered with a single button like goto home would be useful I think. I may need to add that to my GladeVCP.
[19:39:32] <R2E4_> Then the go to zero button to G54 X0 Y0
[19:40:07] <PetefromTn_> Well no actually what you posted would bring the X and Y to G54 X0 Y0 and THEN bring the head DOWN to the G0 Z0 position for your G54 offsets...
[19:40:34] <R2E4_> That would be bad. G0 is not machine coordinates?
[19:40:38] <PetefromTn_> Oh you are talking about two buttons. then...
[19:40:44] <R2E4_> yes
[19:41:09] <PetefromTn_> not unless you say G53 G0 Z0 no it will goto whatever work corrdinate is current I think,,,,
[19:41:21] <R2E4_> One button labled Quill up, whcih would bring the Z to Z home
[19:41:27] <R2E4_> or G0 Z0
[19:41:39] <PetefromTn_> G53 G0 Z0...
[19:41:46] <R2E4_> Then go to zero button would bring x and y to offset G54 X0 Y0
[19:41:47] <PetefromTn_> yeah..
[19:42:04] <PetefromTn_> yeah that could work safely I think...
[19:42:27] <PetefromTn_> I am seeing what you were after now...that could be useful for sure.
[19:43:02] <PetefromTn_> Like maybe a goto machine coordinates home button and then another button for G54 G0 X0 Y0...
[19:43:25] <PetefromTn_> I can dig it man..
[19:43:30] <R2E4_> lol
[19:43:42] <PetefromTn_> ;)
[19:44:24] <R2E4_> Have to setup PYVCP first to makethis work. In the meantime I amgoing to work on my physical xyz jog buttomns.
[19:44:27] <PetefromTn_> You sound like you have more experience actually running CNC machines than I do I just try to be as careful as I can as you read earlier I still fuck up here and there LOL.
[19:44:43] <PetefromTn_> I just use the keyboard right now..
[19:44:52] <R2E4_> I have been running my cnc router, and bridgeport.
[19:45:38] <R2E4_> I am using my experience with those to figure out how I want this machine to work operator wise.
[19:45:55] <PetefromTn_> this is my second CNC machine altho I did work in a commercial shop for a short while running those Haas Mills but I did not get to do much programming at all. Mostly just setup already proven programs etc..
[19:46:06] <R2E4_> anyway, this is how it can be done.
http://wiki.linuxcnc.org/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?Adding_Custom_MDI_Buttons
[19:46:14] <PetefromTn_> That is the nice thing about LinuxCNC there are ways to accomodate most things you would want to do..
[19:47:11] <R2E4_> yeah, the toughest part is finding the docs on how to do it, or finding a basic explanation that a newbie liek me can understand....lol
[19:47:16] <PetefromTn_> yeah sounds like it should work just make sure you put in what you want instead of exactly what is written there in the MDI commands section. then test it with the max feedrate cranked way down...
[19:47:30] <PetefromTn_> I hear ya man.. I am a noob too!!
[19:48:21] <PetefromTn_> Well I have to go out here and cut that damn part shorter and then check my vise alignment and try to run this part again here. I will still be on here tho... good luck man. Can't wait to see that bad boy running for you.
[19:50:49] <R2E4_> Still a ways to go. Good luck on your part.
[20:18:51] <_jt> cool, they have a computer in my room in PR
[20:25:57] <XXCoder> hey _jt you same guy as j_t that was on?
[20:52:17] <R2E4_> External jpog buttons working......wooohooo!
[21:06:02] <Tom_itx> R2E4_ did you get your zero button working?
[21:11:17] <R2E4_> no
[21:12:42] <R2E4_> Have to study it more. Didnt understand it cpompletely.
[21:12:49] <Tom_itx> what part?
[21:13:27] <R2E4_> the but-work-zero, did see where you set it.
[21:14:10] <Tom_itx> that's a subroutine call to a regular .ngc file with the sub in it
[21:14:39] <Tom_itx> the call is made in the .ini file in the order of the MDI_COMMANDS
[21:15:27] <atom1> o<work_zero> sub
[21:15:28] <atom1> G90
[21:15:28] <atom1> G0 Z0
[21:15:28] <atom1> G0 X0 Y0
[21:15:28] <atom1> o<work_zero> endsub
[21:15:28] <atom1> m2
[21:15:35] <atom1> is the .ngc file content
[21:16:09] <Tom_itx> if you don't want z to move, remove that line
[21:16:19] <R2E4_> I havent setup pyvcp yet
[21:17:00] <R2E4_> just need the line in the ini, and the xml I think
[21:17:47] <Tom_itx> http://gnipsel.com/linuxcnc/gladevcp/index.html
[21:17:57] <Tom_itx> yeah, it's pretty simple
[21:19:15] <R2E4_> Thats using the glade to set it up.
[21:20:20] <atom1> in the ini under [DISPLAY] add a line 'PYVCP = yourfile.xml'
[21:20:27] <atom1> without the quotes of course
[21:21:55] <atom1> the xml will hold the buttons or other wigets to be displayed
[21:22:15] <atom1> you attach them using the signal names
[21:22:47] <atom1> <halpin>"your-pin"</halpin>
[21:23:43] <atom1> then in your postgui.hal file you create the nets for it all
[21:24:06] <atom1> net but-work-zero pyvcp.but-work-zero => halui.mdi-command-00
[21:24:23] <atom1> which calls the MDI command in the ini file
[21:24:32] <atom1> in order from 00 to xxx
[21:25:32] <atom1> either put a command in the ini [HALUI] section or name a subroutine
[21:26:01] <atom1> i have examples of both in my configs
[21:31:15] <Tom_itx> i haven't tried this but once you get the soft button working i think it's a matter of changing the 'net but-work-zero' line and redirecting it to your IO pin to a physical button
[21:31:37] <Tom_itx> instead of the pyvcp. part
[21:31:52] <R2E4_> yeah, thats what this says.
[21:32:16] <Tom_itx> seems rather simple to me
[21:33:39] <Tom_itx> it's just spread over a few files is all
[21:35:47] <R2E4_> yeah, I'll get it. Machine is coming along.
[21:36:17] <R2E4_> X and Y almost done, button panel almost done. Just the Z is scaring the shit out of me.
[21:37:07] <R2E4_> pcw told me to not release the brake on the Z untill the drive is enabled or it will fall like a rock.
[21:37:19] <Tom_itx> one tip: if you move the axis, move the Z up before x and y
[21:37:35] <Tom_itx> or they will move at the same time causing problems
[21:37:35] <Jymmm> heh
[21:38:03] <Tom_itx> R2E4_ probably good advice
[21:38:25] <Tom_itx> lay some timber under the spindle while you work on it
[21:39:47] <R2E4_> 24" timber....lol
[21:40:06] <R2E4_> getting pretty excited. Things are moving right along.
[21:53:53] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ Hey man did you get that working?
[22:00:12] <skunkworks> PetefromTn_: how is the tool changing going?
[22:00:18] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ Not sure if this helps but my Z drive has a delay built into it that will activate the brake a certain adjustable number of time before it releases the motor power I wonder if your drive has something similar....
[22:01:22] <skunkworks> we disable the brake when we enable the drives. Never had an issue.
[22:01:56] <PetefromTn_> skunkworks Well we have gotten everything hooked up this weekend and everything is configured in the software with I/0 now we just need to get the encoder mounted and still considering options for the 180 spindle mask sensor to work with the encoder pulse
[22:02:00] <skunkworks> (and the drives are enabled when linuxcnc gets control of the loop)
[22:02:23] <PetefromTn_> huh.. mine would drop just a tad when I did not use the delay...
[22:02:25] <skunkworks> ah -- forgot you had the spindle mask issue
[22:03:08] <PetefromTn_> with the delay it will not drop and you can hear the delay from the click of the brake to the servos off sound.
[22:04:23] <PetefromTn_> skunkworks PSW said he had ideas about maybe adding something to the firmware for the mesa cards that would allow it or some other programming trickery. That is in addition to some suggestions he had about a software hal masking setup.
[22:04:54] <PetefromTn_> I still need to get the encoder mount machined and install the encoder and get it wired up. Maybe this coming weekend I will get to that.
[22:05:13] <PetefromTn_> skunkworks How is your machine working?
[22:06:15] <skunkworks> Good - no complaints
[22:07:11] <PetefromTn_> I did manage to crash my machine today being stupid LOL...everything is fine tho but I snapped a 3/8 inch cutter PDQ...
[22:07:52] <PetefromTn_> Also found a little issue I need to resolve with the Hitachi VFD spindle drive modbus control.
[22:08:53] <PetefromTn_> Apparently the guy who wrote the original program for the drive that we had to do extensive work to adapt to run in my linuxCNC setup also added some kinda external trip command upon estop or servo control loss.
[22:09:16] <R2E4_> HAve to do it externally I think. I have one wiore left over to connect. ITYs ,marked ZBRK. I thinkthat gives me a hint.
[22:09:55] <PetefromTn_> That would be fine but for some reason when the drive receives this signal it goes into an error E12.1 which basically shuts down the power to the spindle.
[22:11:14] <PetefromTn_> When that happens instead of a rapid braking to a stop setup it just coasts to a stop. when I broke that endmill today I smacked the estop button and had to wait a couple minutes for the spindle to fully come to a stop from the inertia of the motors rotor.
[22:11:22] <R2E4_> I can enable the drive no problem.
[22:13:02] <PetefromTn_> R2E4_ be careful man make sure the brake is engaged and turns off when you are enabled. I wonder if yours has a built in delay like mine if it does it is probably already set. I would setup some wood under it like others suggested before you test it out. That head WILL come crashing down fast man...
[22:13:38] <R2E4_> The control did it. I have the brake wire in hand and it is not connected.
[22:14:00] <R2E4_> As soon as I apply power to it, the brake on the Z woould release.
[22:14:11] <PetefromTn_> so it was not hooked up before?
[22:14:43] <PetefromTn_> is it 24v?
[22:14:58] <R2E4_> Yes, it was hooked up into the plc/distribution board before. I removed the plc and the control boards.
[22:15:38] <PetefromTn_> Hmm then you may find you need some kinda delay circuit or I dunno if linuxCNC can do that or not.
[22:15:55] <R2E4_> 24 nor 100vac, have to check in the schematics. I'm putting that off for now until I get the kahunas to connect it.
[22:16:45] <R2E4_> I can do that externally if I need to. ENA+ out to 3 sec timer, then off to enable the drive.
[22:16:49] <PetefromTn_> Like I said get something solid but soft underneath it before you try it. I am not sure the brake can stop it once it starts moving it is really only made to hold it.
[22:18:03] <PetefromTn_> my machine actually had a relay with a built in timer for that but the new drivers have it internally. So all I had to do was set it up in the driver.
[22:18:04] <R2E4_> My pyvcp xml file is failing to load.... haha, one button in it.
[22:18:32] <R2E4_> Then you can send it to me...lol
[22:18:33] <PetefromTn_> it usually will. I cannot tell you how many times we changed stuff and got an error
[22:19:00] <PetefromTn_> I would actually but when I sold off all the components to buy the new stuff I packed that with it..
[22:19:04] <R2E4_> Everything I do I have to recheck and change things for it to work.
[22:19:18] <R2E4_> only kidding, I can get one locally.
[22:19:38] <PetefromTn_> that is how it goes man. We must have changed stuff a bazillion times now trying different things to get things working correctly.
[22:20:26] <R2E4_> a missing " would do that I'm sure....lol
[22:21:20] <R2E4_> passed that line, on to the next error in the next line.
[22:21:27] <PetefromTn_> hell a missing anything or a misspelled anything will do it...been there done that. Sometimes it is real hard to find it too... That is why it is important to make just one change and test so you can go back and find it to switch it back.
[22:27:50] <R2E4_> WOOOHOOOO!
[22:28:24] <R2E4_> Three lines in the xml and had an error in each l;ine....lol
[22:28:45] <PetefromTn_> Man it really sounds like you are making progress...
[22:28:59] <PetefromTn_> I heard you got your toolchanger stuff already setup is that right?
[22:30:24] <R2E4_> I have all the inputs working and all the solenoids and movements working. Just have to create the ladder diagrams and program the classic ladder.
[22:33:00] <PetefromTn_> okay yeah that is where I am at right now too.. Just waiting on spindle feedback now with the damn encoder.
[22:33:23] <R2E4_> I'm starting to feel better. oh yeah, you need spindle orientation.
[22:33:47] <R2E4_> My servo drive has that built in. Just need to close a contact.
[22:34:32] <R2E4_> I'm feeling much better now that things are starting to work.
[22:35:01] <R2E4_> Took me two months to cut the first wire once I found out I had no other choice.
[22:35:31] <PetefromTn_> huh thats nice.. My machine had the orientation built into the control and now I have to redo it with LCNC.. Plus I am adding the encoder in place of the factory resolver which was hopefully the right decision.
[22:35:49] <PetefromTn_> BRB I am shutting down the laptop. Switching to Smartphone.
[22:37:10] <R2E4_> now of course I have a button onthe pyvcp panel that doesnt work....hehe Gots to figure out how to not display iot
[22:44:05] <PetefromTn_Andro> Freaking rained all day here today....
[22:46:22] <R2E4_> ITs still cold here
[22:47:36] <R2E4_> ITs working...... Good day today.
[22:47:39] <Tom_itx> comment it out in the xml file if you don't want it displayed
[22:48:09] <PetefromTn_Andro> What's working?
[22:48:14] <R2E4_> from <button> to </button>?
[22:48:23] <Tom_itx> yeah
[22:48:40] <PetefromTn_Andro> Nice...
[22:49:18] <PetefromTn_Andro> Man I can't tell ya what a confidence crusher snapping that endmill today was....
[22:49:52] <Tom_itx> wake up call?
[22:50:18] <PetefromTn_Andro> I really was starting to feel good about running the damn machine and then Bang.
[22:51:09] <PetefromTn_Andro> Tom_itx yup.
[22:52:34] <PetefromTn_Andro> I need to get some longer flute endmills for some deeper pocketing stuff...
[22:52:52] <R2E4_> I snapped a .5" endmill on the bridgeport. mdi move through a 1" piece of aluminum. Didnt make it through the aluminum. snapped the bit like a cracker.
[22:53:48] <Tom_itx> then you gotta realign your fixtures and reset all your offsets etc
[22:54:46] <PetefromTn_Andro> LOL that is basically what I did today. Forgot to cut the length of my material and programmed a Peel milling at full depth around the perimeter of a part that should have been shorter and when it went to turn it went full depth into the side of the part....snap.
[22:56:19] <PetefromTn_Andro> It was not my best moment and my wife was cooking dinner in the kitchen and I looked over at her after
[22:56:42] <PetefromTn_Andro> She had that now what the hell did you do look on her face LOL...
[22:57:10] <GuShH_> Tom_itx: Finally had a chat with the knee mill guy, turns out it's missing the cardan drive shaft for the power feeds... it's a telescopic shaft, with two joints, not too easy to make (for me) but he reckons I can find a replacement... of course if it's so simple, why won't he get one?
[22:57:42] <GuShH_> he had a big shop, had to scale things down and is currently getting rid of the tools he doesn't use anymore, makes sense.
[22:58:02] <GuShH_> (they had multiple lathes and mills for production)
[22:58:33] <GuShH_> you reckon a drive shaft like that can be made -by me- or something else could be adapted?
[22:58:43] <GuShH_> ie. electric feeds instead
[23:02:28] <R2E4_> I have to figure out how I am going to get l;inuxcnc to pass the Y home switch to get to the tool change position.
[23:03:44] <PetefromTn_Andro> Is it a home switch or limit?
[23:05:10] <PetefromTn_Andro> I thought you told me it had a limit type switch for toolchange position and a limit switch for end of travel or something as well as a home..
[23:05:35] <GuShH_> et go home
[23:06:02] <PetefromTn_Andro> NO ET phone home...
[23:06:07] <R2E4_> On the Y it will first hit the home switch, then the limit switch, the the Y interlock switch so the X cant be moved I imagine.
[23:06:22] <GuShH_> PetefromTn_Andro: ET text home.
[23:06:37] <R2E4_> Then it gets to the tool change position.
[23:06:49] <PetefromTn_Andro> Yeah home come he didn't just text..
[23:07:19] <GuShH_> If they were to remake the movie, he would.
[23:07:44] <PetefromTn_Andro> So does the interlock switch cancel the home switch or something?
[23:07:55] <R2E4_> halui.et.text.home
[23:08:20] <R2E4_> The interlock switch is after the home and after the limit switch.
[23:09:09] <PetefromTn_Andro> Man that is such a strange setup. Never seen a machine move past a limit on purpose LOL..
[23:10:02] <R2E4_> The limit switch is long so I think when it forst hits it up trigger, it de accelerates then the down pulse is the actual limit cause the Y interlock starts after the leading pulse of the limit and stops before the trailing edge.
[23:10:23] <GuShH_> bah why won't it let me zoom...
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NDEyWDIzMQ==/z/4YkAAOxyUrZS7buE/$_100.jpg is that table t-slotted? it looks like it isn't, but could it be a plate that goes on top instead?
[23:11:12] <R2E4_> In the schematics the Y has 4 switches. overtravel +, Overtravel -, yZero, and Y interlock
[23:11:20] <R2E4_> Thats how they labeled them in the schematics.
[23:12:03] <R2E4_> I have to look at it closer and get someone to help me figure it out, JT cradek or someone that knows.
[23:12:12] <PetefromTn_Andro> Well that makes sense but you are sure the Y interlock is past the Y overtravel switch?
[23:13:19] <PetefromTn_Andro> Okay man sorry I could not help I guess it is past my bedtime anyways...cya.
