On Tue, 29 Mar 2022 at 07:36, gene heskett wrote:
> So, is there an mcode or similar that I could put in my program to save
> the current position it has attained
The G-code could log the current iteration number.
(LOGOPEN, ...)
(LOG, #1)
On Wednesday, 30 March 2022 10:04:54 EDT andy pugh wrote:
> On Tue, 29 Mar 2022 at 07:36, gene heskett
wrote:
> > So, is there an mcode or similar that I could put in my program to
> > save the current position it has attained
>
> The G-code could log the current iteration number.
>
>
On Wed, 30 Mar 2022 at 23:59, gene heskett wrote:
> That could handle the writing of a progress file doing exactly what I
> want. But that in turn would need to be able to read that file on a
> restart. And be able to set zero defaults IF that file doesn't exist.
>
> Can LinuxCNC do that ??
No,
If the problem is that the tool dulls before the job is finished, then
write-in some tool changes. The process stops periodically, you inspect
the cutter, change it or not, then it continues.
My guess is that the cutter will last long enough to cut 100 of these
hardwood screws. HSS mill work
On Wednesday, 30 March 2022 19:12:30 EDT andy pugh wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Mar 2022 at 23:59, gene heskett
wrote:
> > That could handle the writing of a progress file doing exactly what I
> > want. But that in turn would need to be able to read that file on a
> > restart. And be able to set zero
I have 3 Beaglebones in my kennel; a Rev B with the 2GB eMMC and two Rev C with
the 4GB eMMC. Additionally a cape that lets me run MachineKit (that microSD
card is in the Rev B). Another cape called a Replicape for 3D printing. Some
prototype boards, LCD capes, RS485/CAN capes.
I've been
On Wednesday, 30 March 2022 21:40:40 EDT Chris Albertson wrote:
> If the problem is that the tool dulls before the job is finished, then
> write-in some tool changes. The process stops periodically, you
> inspect the cutter, change it or not, then it continues.
>
> My guess is that the cutter
