Re: [Emc-users] Machine For Conversion?

BT 35 holders are more than 40taper. Just something to think about I have a Kitamura with 35 taper. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2019, at 11:40 AM, andy pugh wrote: > > On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 at 17:06, Todd Zuercher wrote: > >> How good of a candidate for conversion would an old YCI

Re: [Emc-users] Home switches.

Table toward you and to the left is machine home. 4th axis on the right hand side of the table. This is how most machines are. Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2018, at 1:26 AM, Marcus Bowman > wrote: > > >> >> And that brings up the third question about

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

Have you tried the new tp with g41/g42? Im sure it wont matter but just in case... Terry One thing I have noticed - with the new TP - the path reaches commanded speed. mach gets close but is usually a few percent under. Take this program steve posted a while back. ( http://electronicsam.com

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

I can send one but will be tomorrow.I have one that cuts the outside of a 6in gear it has many transitions between G2-G3 so should be a good test. Terry On Mar 3, 2014 8:34 PM, Robert Ellenberg rwe...@gmail.com wrote: Terry, that's a good idea. I suspect G41/G42 won't affect much since

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

Y2.0686 I.025 G1 X-2.1282 Y2.084 G3 X-2.1136 Y2.1193 I-.0354 J.0353 X-2.1282 Y2.1547 I-.05 G1 G40 X-2.1636 Y2.19 Z.055 F20. G0 Z.25 M5 G91 G28 Z0. M9 M30 % On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 8:32 PM, Robert Ellenberg rwe...@gmail.com wrote: Terry, that's a good idea. I suspect G41/G42 won't affect much since

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

Sorry I changed from the 65ipm to 100 before I sent it I usually run that operation at 65 to get the surface finish I may need more spindle speed with the new tp :) Terry On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 10:20 PM, TERRY Christophersen tcninj...@gmail.comwrote: I had a copy on an old stick. T4 dia

Re: [Emc-users] CNC a Hardinge TM or UM mill?

I have always wanted one but usually they go for more money than what I think they should . I think one would make a good choice. Terry On Feb 19, 2014 5:56 PM, Gregg Eshelman g_ala...@yahoo.com wrote: Has anyone done a CNC conversion on a Hardinge TM or UM

[Emc-users] 3d Printer question

Hi all My son wants to build a 3d printer for school. Can someone point me in the direction of hardware (motors,drivers heater controls) that works with LinuxCNC? Also he needs to learn a slicing software.I have plenty of 3d models. Thanks Terry

[Emc-users] Linux question

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[Emc-users] sem motors

or super expensive ones as this machine is not used on a daily basis. Motor: SEM MT30-R4   31lb/in I dont care if it mounts under the cover like the old one or is outside on the end of the shaft. The orginals were 3 piece(light,wheel,pcb with sensors all open) Any sources?  Thanks Terry

Re: [Emc-users] sem motors

Thanks Dave, 300 for xyz is much better than 300 for just the x Terry - Original Message - From: dave dengv...@charter.net To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 9:27 PM

[Emc-users] Servo bearing

me that when you dissassemble/assemble you cant let the arm touch the magnets.Is that true? If that is true then motor shops must have some kind of fixture. Anybody have replaced a bearing themselves? Thanks Terry Christophersen

Re: [Emc-users] Servo bearing

Thanks Andy. I will give that mill method a try. I will bet that the rumor was started by a motor repair shop.:) Thanks Terry - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC Week in Wichita

Count me in   Terry - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC Week in Wichita Jon, I have more than one project to do

Re: [Emc-users] Mach on Linux

I always surf the net while the CNC programs are running, I see nothing wrong with that. I play music and watch youtube videos also. What is the hourly rate for watching ytube?  I need to know so I can tell my customers.This sounds like more fun than running another machine. Just kidding Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Helical interpolation not quite round, WTF?

is the way to do most everything. Terry - Original Message - From: dave dengv...@charter.net To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 3:08 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Helical interpolation not quite round, WTF? On Tue, 2012

Re: [Emc-users] G71 lathe roughing cycle

I am really glad someone is working on G71/G70 To me G71 is as important on a lathe as G83 is to a mill Thanks guys Terry - Original Message - From: Dave Caroline dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 2:46 PM Subject: Re

Re: [Emc-users] seiberco stepper drive

I cant tell but some past(2004)discussions on motion.com leads me to think it is a smartdrive with some terminal type communication   Ive got the guy talked into Geckos anyway   Thanks anyway   Terry - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj

[Emc-users] seiberco stepper drive

$5000 for a new computer and if you want tech help with putting it in that will be an extra 5000. They must only want to sell new waterjets not have anybody fix old ones. Anyway has anybody ever used these drives?   Thanks   Terry

Re: [Emc-users] MSL Landing: Success!

I didnt realize how large the rover was,it is pretty big. Thanks for the links Terry   - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 6, 2012 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [Emc

Re: [Emc-users] STOP RIGHT NOW...

Last I checked when I post to this list it says EMC at the top. So we cant toot our own horns on our own list? I was already going to IMTS and now I am going to go out of my way to stop and heckel MACH people. Terry   - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] I wonder what lathe this is modelled on?

!...That looks used! The barrels outside look like they actually are rusty. I will stop now.Thanks for the link Terry - Original Message - From: mark center mcen...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:07 PM Subject

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] I wonder what lathe this is modelled on?

I have been just staring at these pics all this time. The 30s machine shop is pretty neat too. T   - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Emc-users] A axis and spindle

) this way the servo encoder would not have the wrap up from turning operations as it would be disengaged most of the time? I am sorry that this is probably not helping this person but I am thinking about doing this to a lathe of mine and this topic reminded me of my question Terry

Re: [Emc-users] quick boot

This got me wondering how fast my new 525 and sata HD is . So I got the stopwatch out: 8 sec to the main screen(about time to turn on the air, check the oil level and walk around to the front to the front of my machine. not too shabby, but not near 3 sec. Terry   - Original Message

Re: [Emc-users] Question about steels?

is that the chips always come out small and easy to remove   Terry From: John Thornton bjt...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 11:57 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Question about steels? Gene, I use 4140 or 41L40 for parts

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Offsets

G49 cancels G43 Send the machine home at the end of the prog using: G28G91Z0.0  Y0.0  X0.0  You should not need to use G49 You must be doing something else wrong Start of every one of my  progs look like this: T1M6 G54G90G0XxxYxxS500M3 G43H1Z.1M8   moves the tool down to .1 above the workpiece

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Offsets

I never use the H-number, it is only useful for applying the offset of It may be not useful in LinuxCNC but I guarentee you 90% + of the mill programs in the world use it (Fanuc has to have it) also the Dxx If you omit the D on Fanuc no offset will be applied to G41,G42 Terry - Original

[Emc-users] Subroutines

the error is)   some other code   m30 (one line space here) o31 sub   some code here   o31 endsub %     Terry -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape

Re: [Emc-users] Subroutines

Thanks Dave taat worked, So it did change sort of because I have 2.3 on a desktop and it worked at the end of the program Thanks again Terry   - Original Message - From: Dave Caroline dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller

Re: [Emc-users] A rose by any name? [Was: Not so custom]

LMC or LNC sounds good to me   - Original Message - From: charles green xxzzb...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] A rose by any name? [Was: Not so custom] LMC? --- On Sat,

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

Yes it was me. A new version of BIOS on this board must be the problem? I am not a computer person but if you want servos tuned or something Im ok. Should I try to burn a new cd or what? I have tried my old standby 2.3 cd that always works, also no go.  Terry   - Original Message

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

BIOS version: MWPNT10N.86A.0083.2001.0524.1600 Does that mean version 86? Terry   - Original Message - From: Kent A. Reed kentallanr...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I just updated to the 122 version and same results I dont know what to do now Terry - Original Message - From: gene heskett ghesk...@wdtv.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues On Wednesday, May 16

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I will try the linux only method   - Original Message - From: Viesturs Lācis viesturs.la...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

This what I just did: Burned a new LinuxCNC disc unhooked my solid state hd went to the try without installing option seems to work ok I might need a hard drive at some point in time. Solidstate hd specs: Transcend TS32GSSD25S-M 32g 2.5 sata interface   MLC Terry - Original Message

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I wish I had a regular hard drive to put in for now I ran the latency test and by far this is the fastest board I have had. Im just glad the board works Terry   - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

on the acceleration so I noticed when it did this little hiccup. AC Fanuc servos. Old MSI board latency 25000 New Intel  6500 Old board latency was 9500 till you moved stuff on the screen then the jump happened Thanks again  Terry - Original Message - From: Viesturs Lācis

[Emc-users] Intel Board issues

will need moer info but I will wait for someone to tell me what to look for in the BIOS   Thanks Terry -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I forgot that it says  [xx.xxx] pnpbios: dev_node_info function not supported     [xx.xxx] pnpbios: unable to get node info Terry - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller ( EMC) emc

Re: [Emc-users] MPG question

Thanks,those  pins are just what I was looking for. With the flexibility of Axis/LinuxCNC why would anybody use anything else? Terry   - Original Message - From: Chris Radek ch...@timeguy.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April

[Emc-users] MPG question

for was to jog with the direction buttons till I got close then hit the I key and use the MPG for the final touch off.     Thanks   Terry -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

If you need any help I can try.I have 3 Hardinges with one that I am retrofitting Hardinge website has most of the old prints Good Luck Terry   - Original Message - From: Mike Cinquino mcinqu...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:36 AM

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

reliable   Terry From: Matthew Ireland wyeh...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net; Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

then you are not lined up and are putting undue wear on them.   Terry From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:17 PM

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

the stop before the motor stops that way it wont matter if the sensor is a little off on one station. Terry - Original Message - From: Ian McMahon facetious@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:26 PM Subject

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

should not make you miss stations,( I mean a little slower not 20 psi or something crazy.just till you notice it is turning a little slower Terry   - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

long Terry - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

to replace the air motor. Terry - Original Message - From: Mike Cinquino mcinqu...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:23 PM Subject: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild Hello, If anyone is interested I posted some picture of my HCNC

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

big and feedrates stay conservative. Terry   - Original Message - From: Mike Cinquino mcinqu...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 8:23 PM Subject: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild Hello, If anyone is interested I posted some

Re: [Emc-users] Nonplanar arcs

I know this is a serious topic but this happened to me on my 15m: G68 axis rotation M68 turns on the comveyor on this machine. Yeah you know what I did Some sadistic machine tool builder did that on purpose Terry   - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com

[Emc-users] Hardinge HNC

for this one.I would just use it for a rush job so I dont have to tear down the other HNC.   I would assume that the origional axis motors would be usable as they were working when I shut it off 5yrs ago.Maybe Jon Elsons amps would be a good choice?   Thanks   Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HNC

That answers my question. That looks like a lot of files to get your turret to work. What is the board next to the DAC ? I was under the understanding that the PWM main board read the encoders Thanks Terry   - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Tool change question

It is funny what people think should be a standard feature because it is what their machine needs. What you really need is an automatic tool changer. I can jog,ride a bike,have a cup of coffee,or do most anything during my tool changes.(I am sorry I could not resist.)     Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

 .125dia tool cutting a .230dia ID will leave you .0525 move   if you are starting in the center of the hole and moving to the edge I dont know if you are saying that cuttercomp is  not working correctly but I have used it for this application and it works as I think it should.   Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

I am sorry.I didnt read far enough in your post. Ignore my previous reply. Sorry Terry   - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 11:00 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

Your New Years eve sounds as exciting as mine I am running some small parts on my Hardinge--its not so bad though 1 bar of material runs for a hour or so. Dont have too much fun with the Jack Have a safe and Happy New Year Terry Have a safe an - Original Message - From: gene heskett

Re: [Emc-users] 3 phase power

You need a transformer to step it down,that is how most machines do it. this will be a cleaner set up rather than 3ph and a 1ph line coming in.   From: Brian May bri...@diezorlich.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent:

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

at the end of the lead screw like you suggested. Terry On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 12:44 AM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Terry Neilson wrote: Jon, I accidentally missed this reply, I'm new at this. The plate on the motor is old and difficult to read. The Ohms probably are .8

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

The Bridgeport that you retrofitted, did you use PPMC, or did you use the PCI card type of interface? Aren't there advantages to using the PCI card type for encoder counting? I'm trying to determine the best practical approach. Terry On Sun, Jul 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Terry Neilson 67p...@gmail.com

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

distance. Can you tune out errors in ball screws using EMC, and get repeatable accuracy for most of the length of travel? Terry On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Terry Neilson wrote: Jon Good to see your upgrade on a Bridgeport, you must have learned a lot

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

Gentlemen, So would it be safe to assume that the best place for an encoder to be mounted would be on the screw and not mounted to the motor shaft? Also once tuned using linear compensation, with other factors being even, rotary encoders will be at least as accurate as linear scales. True? Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

longer than I will be doing. I appreciate the info, I wanted to make sure I was going down the right path before starting this project. Terry On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:28 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Terry Neilson wrote: Gentlemen, So would it be safe to assume that the best place

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

Jon, I accidentally missed this reply, I'm new at this. The plate on the motor is old and difficult to read. The Ohms probably are .8. There is a 2.75 gear reduction to the screw. The lead screw is 5 TPI . Rapids are now 100 IPM, so max. motor rpm must be around 1375 RPM. Terry On Sat, Jul 3

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

of the panel if that would help. Did you and Sid K use the Mesa boards to interface the one that you updated? Did you have to add encoders to the motors or screws? Thanks again, Terry On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM, Chris Radek ch...@timeguy.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 01, 2010 at 08:55:40PM -0400, Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

decent resolution, and be reliable when done. I will be looking into the pico-system products. I appreciate your assistance. Terry On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 10:30 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Terry wrote: Has anyone done an upgrade on a mid 80's Bridgeport mill with a Pro Trak

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

-OHMS 8, IND-MH 5.6, BEMF-V 1000RPM 41, MAX RPM 2000, TACH V/1000 RPM 7, JA-LB-IN-SEC2 .0163. Terry On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 8:01 PM, Chris Radek ch...@timeguy.com wrote: On Fri, Jul 02, 2010 at 06:41:22PM -0400, Terry Neilson wrote: Chris, Thank you for writing back. I will try to get more

Re: [Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

the cover off the x servo motor. It has what looks like a small motor in there like you suggested. Must be a tach. Thanks, Terry Terry Neilson wrote: This has gage wheel type encoders that use a friction wheel that run along Ugh, these may not be terribly reliable. Position can drift

[Emc-users] Looking for info about converting old Proto Trak control to EMC

expert either. Others have made it sound easy. Would a experienced machinist like myself be able to tackle this? Has anyone done a similar retrofit? Thanks for any replies. Terry -- This SF.net email is sponsored by Sprint

[Emc-users] trouble loading from cd

Installed Ubuntu 10.4 but un-installed after reading EMC2 only ran on version 6.04 and 8.04. Down loaded 8.04 both with and without EMC but will not install on reboot. Tried re-burning at a 4x rate, no joy. Bought and installed a new burner, created disk with both Nero and roxio 7.5, neither

[Emc-users] Calling a SUB from the MDI

HI all , IS it possible to call a sub program from the MDI line? Thanks (;-) TP -- Come build with us! The BlackBerryreg; Developer Conference in SF, CA is the only developer event you need to attend this year. Jumpstart

Re: [Emc-users] OpenGL on EMC2? + 7i43

I think it's pretty obvious who's the time waster. I think the witty remarks are being lost in the translation, cause thats good stuff right there. Terry On Fri Jul 24 6:25 , 'Mark Wendt (Contractor)' mark.we...@nrl.navy.mil sent: At 01:01 AM 7/24/2009, you wrote: If they are writing

[Emc-users] Stepper conversion

vs parallel port? 2. What do these numbers mean in the EMC world?: 6 us minimum step pulse width 15 us off time capable of 45,000 steps per second (this is all the infro I have on these drivers) Thanks in advance Terry Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net

Re: [Emc-users] Stepper conversion

Sorry I sent this only to Mr.Padnos by mistake So here... On Wed Jul 22 18:03 , Terry tjm...@cableone.net sent: Stephen, These specs don't say what the dirsetup and dirhold times should be, I looked a little deeper and found this: 10 microseconds direction to step delay? Out of curiosity

Re: [Emc-users] Servo tuning

Glad you got it figured out Leslie. Is your Deadband .0001? That seems kind of high But I forgot encoder count is. I had some good results lowering mine below one count,it had more of an effect than I thought it would. Sure glad you got it going. Terry On Thu Jul 9 8:40 , Leslie

Re: [Emc-users] Emc and Toolchange

On Tue Jul 7 17:19 , Terry tjm...@cableone.net sent: Are these tools in a rack and the 0,10 is the x,y location of each tool? Terry On Tue Jul 7 17:09 , robert rob...@innovative-rc.com sent: Hi Niels what kind of changer is this? you will need to use PLC or maybe even a HAL component

Re: [Emc-users] Emc and Toolchange

On Tue Jul 7 18:39 , Terry tjm...@cableone.net sent: Hi Neils Looks like a nice tool changer There was some discussion on rack type changers awhile back.Maybe check the archives or someone with your type of changer will answer you soon. I am sure for now you can write a subroutine for each

Re: [Emc-users] Weird EMC2 tuning issue (direction reverses intermittently)

Jeffrey, Are you sure on that 40 inches per sec? That means you rapid at 2400 inches per min(which is the way people talk about rapids) That would be pretty incredible for stepper motors. Pretty fast steppers run about 300 inches per min. The step config wizard uses inches per sec. Terry

Re: [Emc-users] OpenGL on EMC2? + 7i43

Richard I think you should demand a refund from everybody on this list who tried to help you. Terry It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are an idiot than open it and remove all doubt. On Fri Jul 3 21:26 , Richard Acosta eyela...@gmail.com sent: Maybe if you try

Re: [Emc-users] Using MDI during a Program?

years for my job,as their hobby). I view the developers time as super-valuable and would not like to see them spend time on this when there are other more important things on their plate. Later Terry On Sun Jun 21 2:17 , Leslie Newell les.new...@fastmail.co.uk sent: Hi Terry, I have had

Re: [Emc-users] Using MDI during a Program?

the problem and hit the tool check button again and machine would go to where it was when the button was pushed(or maybe the line right before it. It would be pretty close to what an M01 would do but with a move away and back. There is going to drawbacks for this but it might be useful. Later Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Using MDI during a Program?

if the tool check would work or not. Terry On Mon Jun 22 10:50 , 'Steve Stallings' steve...@newsguy.com sent: Since the chief problem is having the trajectory planner stopped on a command boundary, would there be a practical way to have a Pause input bring the planner to a controlled stop

Re: [Emc-users] Using MDI during a Program?

That is the ticket! Does two jogs in the same direction count as two or does the change of axis make the next one of the three? Either way it sounds cool. Terry On Mon Jun 22 18:40 , 'K.J. Kirwan' kjk_e...@ix.netcom.com sent: This might be a good time for me to mention what some Dynapath

Re: [Emc-users] Using MDI during a Program?

. As it stands EMC is designed for those who use tooltables and tool holders. 90% of the world uses tooltables consequence of that severe limitation is, it doesn't cater for easy tool wear adjustment or replacement. Tool tables will allow you to adjust for wear. Terry On Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23

[Emc-users] Axis 2.3

,and.I guess I like it all. Thanks for all your work Terry Christophersen Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net -- Crystal Reports - New Free Runtime and 30 Day Trial Check out the new simplified

Re: [Emc-users] G43 Offsets and Getting in a tangle.

tool 1. I hope this helps BTW I thought something was wrong with EMC too. There is not.It was me. Terry On Fri Jun 5 17:37 , Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com sent: On Fri, 2009-06-05 at 22:55 +0100, Andy Pugh wrote: 2009/6/5 Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com: How do you set

Re: [Emc-users] Hostmot 2 servo

[HOSTMOT2](BOARD).0.pwmgen.00.scale [AXIS_0]OUTPUT_SCALE To use .ini file settings Later Terry On Sun May 31 9:59 , Terry tjm...@cableone.net sent: Hi all, I have a couple more issues with Hm2 The PID parameters are very different than Hm4 Heres what worked on 4: P = 110 I

[Emc-users] hm2 IO

and move on Also hm2 did not like my spindle speed meter (pyvc ) I put in alot of number signs today,ha,ha. Thanks Terry Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net -- Register Now for Creativity

Re: [Emc-users] hm2 encoders

times. I personally like the scale in the .ini file with all the infromation about each axis in one place Thanks for everyones help Terry On Sat May 30 21:53 , Chris Morley chrisinnana...@hotmail.com sent: this is what I found setp hm2_[HOSTMOT2](BOARD).0.encoder.00.scale 2000

Re: [Emc-users] Mesa-Hm2

? Also I can have the pins that are listed as the encoders (and pwms) on channels that are numbered larger than the four that I am using? (4,5,6,ect) I hope this is right as it sounds good to me. Terry Christophersen On Thu May 28 22:17 , Terry tjm...@cableone.net sent: Hi, As I was looking

[Emc-users] Spindle control with Hm2

and not in the .ini file? Thanks Terry Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net -- Register Now for Creativity and Technology (CaT), June 3rd, NYC. CaT is a gathering of tech-side developers

[Emc-users] Mesa-Hm2

then call this new .io file from the .ini file? A little direction here and I wont bother you guys anymore.The last statement was probably inaccurate. Thanks Terry Christophersen Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net

Re: [Emc-users] WITS (Wichita Industrial Trade Show)

you are going to do a show do it right Terry Christophersen On Thu May 28 23:47 , Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com sent: Jon, On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 11:09 PM, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Groan! Didn't I just LEAVE Wichita? It seems as if a few people left a few things

Re: [Emc-users] Tool changer

Robert, Chris Morley has a base tool change Classic Ladder program that sounds like what is being talked about here It requires homing of the carosel on power up though. Has a counter that keeps track of carosel position (CW CCW), one position has a home switch. Later Terry On Mon May 4 1:47

Re: [Emc-users] BETA RELEASE: emc2.3.0beta2

full circles) I should have just waited a while. Thanks Again Terry Christophersen On Wed Mar 25 13:27 , Jeff Epler jep...@unpythonic.net sent: I'm pleased to announce the second beta release of the emc 2.3, emc 2.3.0beta2. The new packages are now available for Ubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron

Re: [Emc-users] Axis GUI

also want the improved G64 so when the improvements outweigh my fears I will do an update. Thanks Terry -- Open Source Business Conference (OSBC), March 24-25, 2009, San Francisco, CA -OSBC tackles the biggest issue

[Emc-users] Axis GUI

. These complaints are overshadowed by the good things about Axis,number one being the fact you can click on a line in the plot and it goes to that line of code. Everytime I show that to someone they think it is the coolest. Thanks Terry Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net

Re: [Emc-users] I J code

programs anyway to take advantage of modern cutters anyway. ;) I agree, leave it alone I have two controls that can run either way I always pick inc. Just my opinion Terry On Sat Nov 8 23:24 , 'Andre B.' [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: At 10:13 PM 11/8/2008, you wrote: Ron Ginger wrote: I have some

[Emc-users] G98,G83

for moving over clamps or part features. Later Terry Msg sent via CableONE.net MyMail - http://www.cableone.net - This SF.Net email is sponsored by the Moblin Your Move Developer's challenge Build the coolest Linux based

Re: [Emc-users] G98,G83

with added lines I have this part with alot of ribs to jump over and drill between the ribs and I had time to watch it so now is the first time I noticed it I wouldnt lose much sleep over this it is not that big of a deal. Terry On Mon Nov 3 20:37 , Chris Radek [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent

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