Hi all,
This issue has come up a few times before, and I think even I posed a
question about it maybe a year ago. It
has to do with tool changes.
It seems to me that virtually every user of LinuxCNC would need to be able
to touch off Z after
every tool change, yet this capability is not built
If you want a menu, then you can write a script as a wrapper.
Gcmc is a command-line program and works in the tradition of all/most
unix style commands.
That's fine. What I'm concerned about is users that need to run
repetitive tasks but don't understand CLI at all.
Well, when the time is
-users] gcmc - v1.1.1
On 11/16/2013 11:37 PM, Tony Zampini wrote:
The way I have been using GCMC is to not use any unit specifiers after
numbers.
This way, all I have to do is make sure I include G20 (program in inches)
at
the top, and everything is
treated as inches, since GCMC will not do any
with this tool or just repetitive
type of jobs?
On 2013-11-16 18:33, Tony Zampini wrote:
Maruis,
My last post was altered by the forum (lines were wrapped). This
made my example GCMC program look more complicated than it actually is.
So here it is again without the comments
and getting started is not that easy. Most of us think in Gcode
fashion and a kickstart to think in a nother fashion is what is needed.
Well at least for me.
On 2013/11/08 10:18 PM, Tony Zampini wrote:
Bertho,
Thank you for maintaining and improving GCMC. I'm finding it
very useful
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{
drill( [x, y, -0.5], 0.1, 0.1);
}
}
Sorry,
Tony
-Original Message-
From: Tony Zampini
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 11:26 AM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] gcmc - v1.1.1
Marius,
You can think of GCMC
:05 PM, Bertho Stultiens wrote:
On 11/16/2013 05:33 PM, Tony Zampini wrote:
for( x = 0; x = 10; x += 0.5 )
{
for ( y = 0; y = 4; y += 0.5 )
{
drill( [x, y, -0.5], 0.1, 0.1);
}
}
Please note that gcmc defaults to mm if no units are specified. The
above will move
Message-
From: Tony Zampini
Sent: Saturday, November 16, 2013 5:37 PM
To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] gcmc - v1.1.1
The way I have been using GCMC is to not use any unit specifiers after
numbers.
This way, all I have to do is make sure I include G20 (program in inches
Bertho,
Thank you for maintaining and improving GCMC. I'm finding it
very useful and powerful. It makes it so easy to whip up quick
machining operations. I can do things with GCMC that I simply
can't do with my CAM program(CamBam). Don't get me wrong,
I love CamBam, but GCMC provides a high-level
)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] gcmc - G-Code Meta Compiler
On 11/02/2013 05:44 PM, Tony Zampini wrote:
Thanks so much!! I was able run gcmc in a Command Window on my Win7
laptop. I tested it on your cutter.gcmc test program and it compiled
without
error.
You are welcome. Please report any errors
much :)
Thanks again,
Tony
-Original Message-
From: Bertho Stultiens
Sent: Friday, November 01, 2013 8:24 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] gcmc - G-Code Meta Compiler
On 11/01/2013 11:40 PM, Tony Zampini wrote:
I've been following this thread, and I'm
Hi Bertho,
I've been following this thread, and I'm very intrigued by your program -
gcmc.
What would it take to get gcmc to run in the Windows environment? For
example,
a windows console application?
Thanks,
Tony
Hi all,
I just wanted to report to the group that I just upgraded
from 2.4.3 to 2.5.0 according to Chris Radek's instructions, and it
worked without a hitch. Very smooth upgrade.
I also verified that Les Newell's manual tool change works
on 2.5.0
Thanks to evereyone who worked on this upgrade.
Steve,
It's nice to know that the modified manual toolchange macro works with
2.5! I was a little hesitant to upgrade because of that, but now I think
I'll upgrade tonight.
And of course, thanks to all who were involved with the 2.5 release.
All your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Tony
-
Viesturs, Thanks!
Tony
- Original Message -
From: Viesturs Lacis viesturs.la...@gmail.com
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 3:36 AM
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool change question
2012/3/18 Tony Zampini zampi...@cox.net
- which isnt
exactly bullet-proof in particular when using oword constructs/procedures
see the bugtracker for RFL issues
-m
Am 18.03.2012 um 01:22 schrieb Tony Zampini:
Well, I made the changes to Les Newell's script you suggested, and it
worked! Sort of :)
Mind you, I'm running version
Steve,
Interesting! Can I upgrade from 2.4.3 to 2.4.6 if I originally installed
from the LiveCD (10.04)? I currently see a bunch of potential updates
appear in the Update Manager window when I start my system, but
I was afraid to install them. If I do install them, will that get me up to
2.4.6?
Thanks Mike, I'll have a look.
- Original Message -
From: Michael Haberler mai...@mah.priv.at
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 10:02 AM
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool change question
Am 18.03.2012 um 13:36 schrieb Tony
Well, I made the changes to Les Newell's script you suggested, and it
worked! Sort of :)
Mind you, I'm running version 2.4.3. The first time I tried running a g-code
program, nothing happened. I found I had to stop the program, then start it
again. Then it was off and running. This seems to
Jeff,
For some reason, I was unable to get Les Newell's tool change
script to run UNLESS I named it the default name - hal_manualtoolchange.
Per your suggestion, I tried naming Les's script to
hal_manualtoolchange_new,
and then changing the reference to it in the .ini file. But when I started
Thanks Jeff. I will definitely change the name of the file. And I will
try removing the references to NML_FILE and see what happens.
Tony
On 3/15/2012 10:37 PM, Jeff Epler wrote:
I assume that you are talking about the script linked at
I'm running 2.4.3. I'll give it a try and see if it works for this version.
I'll report back once I've tried it.
Thanks!!
Tony
On 3/16/2012 9:06 AM, Schooner wrote:
Hi
Have now had a play with this and found how to get it working with 2.5
Comment out the lines
#iniFile =
or Python, or else I would have a go at it.
Thanks,
Tony
- Original Message -
From: Tony Zampini zampi...@cox.net
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 7:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Tool change question
Thanks, Dave. I'll
Hi Steve,
I made a valiant effort to try to find Les Newell's manual toolchange macro
fix,
but was unable to fine it. Could you please send it to me? I'd appreciate
it very much.
Also, I'm not an EMC2 expert, so a brief explanation of how to install it
would also be greatly appreciated.
this, and I haven't heard of any issues with it.
I have not used it myself yet. But I could see where it could be very
useful in certain circumstances.
Give it a try and let us know how it turns out.
Dave
On 3/11/2012 11:31 AM, Tony Zampini wrote:
Hi Steve,
I made a valiant effort to try
Dave,
It's not your bad luck, I had the exact same problem when I tried
installing the 10.04 Live CD a while ago. Tried multiple times installing
from the CD, and each time it failed at a different point in the process.
So I too tried installing from a USB stick, and it worked the first time.
The
Hi everybody,
I just made my first PC board using EMC2 and my Sherline mill.
I was surprised at how nice it came out.
One issue came up, however, during the drilling phase. When EMC2
paused for the tool changes, I didn't see a way to touch off the Z axis
after installing a new drill bit. Is
to install?
On Tuesday, March 06, 2012 12:15:08 AM Tony Zampini did opine:
Hi all,
I installed EMC2/Ubuntu from the Live CD about a year ago,
but haven't used it much until now. Now, when I start Ubuntu,
I'm presented with a dialog box listing a bunch of updates.
Is it safe
Hi all,
I installed EMC2/Ubuntu from the Live CD about a year ago,
but haven't used it much until now. Now, when I start Ubuntu,
I'm presented with a dialog box listing a bunch of updates.
Is it safe to install these updates? I thought I remember
reading somewhere that these updates should not
Hi guys,
I wanted to share a solution to a problem I had while
trying to install the 10.04 LiveCD to a new clean hard drive.
First, I downloaded the ISO file and verified the MD5 checksum.
I then burned the LiveCD ISO image to a CD.
The problem came when I tried to boot from the LiveCD. The
Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 12:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Help with PWM spindle control
On 10 March 2011 22:28, Tony Zampini zampi...@cox.net wrote:
Am I correct to assume that the PWM output is different
than the other outputs
Thanks to Jon, Gene, and Andy for your responses.
I've been using EMC for 3-axis milling, but I've
never had to get involved with HAL. I simply
used the step config wizard to set things up, and
everything worked.
I also set up the PWM spindle control in step config wizard.
Am I correct to assume
Hi all,
I'm attempting to set up EMC2 to generate a PWM
signal for spindle speed control. I put a DVM on the
PWM parallel port pin in hopes to see an average
voltage of the PWM signal. But all I see is about 90mV,
and it never changes.
I tried MDI commands like:
M03 S100
and
M03 S2000
I'm
) For a low price, you will likely get yourself much more disk space.
i
On Sun, Feb 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM, Tony Zampini zampi...@cox.net wrote:
Stuart,
Thanks for your quick reply.
If I install 10.04 from the Live CD, will that wipe
out all my existing stuff, like my web browser, email
client
Steve,
I already have a dual boot setup (Win 98SE and Ubuntu).
I think I'll do what Igor suggested - leave the current
hard drive as is, and install 10.04 on a new drive.
Thanks, Steve (and everyone else) for all your help!
Tony
- Original Message -
From: Steve Blackmore
Hi everyone,
I sent this message to the group about 4 days ago, but
it never came through. Not sure if I'm moderated or what.
Anyway here it is again:
--
I plan on upgrading Ubuntu/EMC2, and I just wanted to
check in with the group to make sure
. That depends on what you have done with 6.06. Do
you have a machine running? If so, do you have your config files saved?
There are some changes. One change you may not have is the .table file is
different.
On Feb 6, 2011 9:23 AM, Tony Zampini zampi...@cox.net wrote:
Hi everyone,
I sent this message
Hi folks,
I just wanted to share a solution to a frustrating problem I had
while trying to install Ubuntu 8.04/EMC2 from the Live CD. Hopefully,
this will save others some time and hassle.
The problem I was having was when I tried to do the install,
no hard drives or partitions were recognized
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