On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 11:48 AM, Jon Elson <[email protected]> wrote: > Igor Chudov wrote: >> >> >> Andy, thanks a lot. I have just realized that yes, since 99% of my >> work will not involve the RT, that I should really have two configs. >> > Well, you could make up a dummy plug for the encoder signals, and just > leave the rest disconnected. You want to ground out the encoder A and B > signals so the electrical noise doesn't cause the apparent position to > creep. You'd still have to home the A axis. I have a vestigial A axis > on my Bridgeport setup and have to home it or I get the "can't do MDI > when not homed" messages. Some day I'll put a motor in my dividing > head...... > > If you have two configs, then you have to make sure they stay in sync > with any mods, updates, etc. you apply to one of them.
This is my concern exactly. I will try to write some shell script or such that regenerates both EMC configs from single source, to make sure that they are in sync. i ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Palm PDK Hot Apps Program offers developers who use the Plug-In Development Kit to bring their C/C++ apps to Palm for a share of $1 Million in cash or HP Products. Visit us here for more details: http://p.sf.net/sfu/dev2dev-palm _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
