i'd second that too John , having lcnc opened up to incorporate mysql for example , and openly accessable formating for the database , would go a long way , i think to a number of additional variations , or even temporary read / write
perhaps a M code for auto run gcode once loaded , and any setup from the databse is complete Sarah On 27 October 2016 at 17:51, John Thornton <j...@gnipsel.com> wrote: > I'd like to see the database of G code get selected by reading a bar > code on the part/fixture/etc. Read the bar code load the correct program > and when some input says go run the program. > > JT > > On 10/27/2016 11:44 AM, Sarah Armstrong wrote: > > i for one would like to see lcnc expanded to be able to use a relational > > database for a number of reasons > > one for tooling and one for actual gcode, or combination of the two , > where > > say a schema layout txt file would essentially be pointed to from your > ini > > this could then relate a gcode database of working files , linked to say > a > > photo of the finished product , and to say a particular tool pallet for > > that job > > ok yes , i am taking this into the realms of production , rather than a > > hobbiest . > > > > But linking these could say hold a embedded serial of a tool pallet , so > if > > the wrong pallet is loaded , the operator would know . > > this could just about be ran by anyone , but then openly any combination > of > > a workorder by a barcode reader , would or could setup the whole machine > > but having access to an open schema of a txt file or indeed even part of > > the database it's self could he held and read in . > > > > this would also link to the tool table and pallet required down to the > > gcode file by file name could be stored > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > On 27 October 2016 at 17:13, Dave Caroline <dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com> > > wrote: > > > >> This popped up in the user IRC today > >> 3 tool stores and two spindles. https://www.youtube.com/watch? > >> v=IxBiWPZmcZI > >> > >> Also I have been entering my gear cutters and hobs into a database for > >> a while, I have not yet put all columns needed for for some of the > >> workarounds I am thinking of > >> > >> http://www.archivist.info/cnc/tooldatabase/ > >> I need total thickness and offset from one side to centreline, and > >> width of kerf at the od (one can use the wrong cutter and get away > >> with it for some jobs) > >> > >> also one may use a cutter offset to get a special form or correct for > >> an asymetric cutter. > >> > >> data is in mysql > >> Arbours need measuring too, then one can add the abour offset to > >> cutter centreline offset. > >> the tooling I use does not lend itself to the usual tool height probes > >> see setup http://www.archivist.info/cnc/target.php > >> the teeth can be a few thou wide, much smaller than most probe balls > >> > >> > >> Dave Caroline > >> > >> ------------------------------------------------------------ > >> ------------------ > >> The Command Line: Reinvented for Modern Developers > >> Did the resurgence of CLI tooling catch you by surprise? > >> Reconnect with the command line and become more productive. > >> Learn the new .NET and ASP.NET CLI. 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