Re: [Emc-users] Carving a spiral

2024-04-10 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
[3*#]] GE #] G03 X0 Y[#-[3*#]]R[#-[3*#]] o ENDIF o IF [[# - #] GE #] G03 X[[#-#]*[-1]] Y0 R[#-#] o ENDIF # = [#-#] o ENDWHILE G0 Z#<_close_Z> G55 o endsub Alan > From: "John Dammeyer" mailto:jo...@autoartisans.com>> > Subject: [Emc-users

[Emc-users] Changing login name from cnc to "newname"

2024-01-11 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
Change User Name commands sudo passwd root restart and login as root usermod -l newname cnc usermod -u UID newname usermod -m -d /home/newname newname The above commands successfully change the username, usergroup, and user directory to "newname" When I have done this in the past, that was all I

Re: [Emc-users] Damaged an SSR

2024-01-01 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
, a small 24v supply and the SSR controlled line outlet. Thanks, Alan > From: gene heskett > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Damaged an SSR > Date: December 31, 2023 at 1:42:07 PM CST > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > On 12/31/23 12:50, condit.alan--- via Emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Starting up in Machine ON

2023-12-19 Thread Alan Thomason via Emc-users
That is super helpful, thanks! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2023, at 6:31 AM, andy pugh wrote: > > On Mon, 18 Dec 2023 at 17:05, Alan Thomason via Emc-users > wrote: > >> Is it possible to script in the initial file for the system to switch to &

Re: [Emc-users] Starting up in Machine ON

2023-12-18 Thread Alan Thomason via Emc-users
much, Alan Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2023, at 2:09 PM, Todd Zuercher wrote: > Probably, but we will need a better explanation of exactly what machine > responses you want to what machine inputs, before we could give a detonate > yes or instructions how to do so. > &

[Emc-users] Starting up in Machine ON

2023-12-18 Thread Alan Thomason via Emc-users
without turning off power, so there is no safety concern. Thanks so much, Alan Sent from my iPhone ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.9.0Pre not finding tool.tbl

2023-09-23 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
-users] LinuxCNC 2.9.0Pre not finding tool.tbl > Date: September 23, 2023 at 11:38:43 AM CDT > To: Alan Condit via Emc-users > > > Also had some problem. If I remember correct space in folder name was the > problem. It happened in newer version but not older. > > Nicklas K

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.9.0Pre not finding tool.tbl

2023-09-23 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
e tool.tbl? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Wiring Step Dir on KM5056E

2023-07-03 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
fine but, if I correct the connections Step+ to Pulse+, Step- to Pulse-, Dir+ to Dir+ and Dir- to Dir- what will happen. I don’t really want to break something that works. Thanks in Advance, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Drilling holes in the back of a stepper motor

2023-06-25 Thread Alan Condit via Emc-users
. It was much stronger than the original part. Alan > From: "John Dammeyer" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Drilling holes in the back of a stepper motor > Date: June 25, 2023 at 1:19:01 AM CDT > To: "'Enhanced Machine Controller \(EMC\)'" > > > Some of the ste

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC on RaspberryPi4

2023-01-31 Thread Alan Condit
. It involves using a Debian install image (minimal) and installing the packages that I need. Maybe I will post it on the forum. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Fwd: Linuxcnc debs for RPi4

2023-01-23 Thread Alan Condit
Thanks, Ernesto -- Forwarded message - From: Alan Condit Date: Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 10:52 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc debs for RPi4 To: ERNESTO LO VALVO Thanks, I'll check them out. I had just found the arm64 Bullseye linuxcnc dist. I must have asked the question

[Emc-users] Linuxcnc debs for RPi4

2023-01-22 Thread Alan Condit
Does any one have debs for installing linuxcnc for Raspberry Pi4 on Debian Bullseye? Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] mesa card install issue

2023-01-13 Thread Alan Condit
Lloyd, I am using a 5i20/7i76 combo. It won’t initialize properly unless I have the box containing the 7i76 powered up. Alan > From: lloyd wilson > Subject: [Emc-users] mesa card install issue > Date: January 12, 2023 at 2:34:15 PM CST > To: Emc mail list > > > I'm set

[Emc-users] Thanksgiving

2022-11-24 Thread Alan Condit
one and all for your participation in the group. May the spirit of Peace be with you, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion from Linuxcnc 2.8.2 to master - now have missing "dpll" pin

2022-10-26 Thread Alan Condit
If there isn’t firmware for the 5i25 that includes dpll, then pncconf should know that it shouldn’t use dpll when it knows that the user is running a 5i25/7176. Alan On Wed, 26 Oct 2022, Alan Condit wrote: > Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:10:43 -0500 > From: Alan Condit > Reply-To:

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 198, Issue 50

2022-10-26 Thread Alan Condit
version of the firmware that I could flash it with. Alan > From: "Peter C. Wallace" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Conversion from Linuxcnc 2.8.2 to master - now have > missing "dpll" pin > Date: October 25, 2022 at 10:37:09 PM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine C

Re: [Emc-users] Conversion from Linuxcnc 2.8.2 to master - now have missing "dpll" pin

2022-10-25 Thread Alan Condit
in pncconf if it inserts dpll.01.timer-us where mesa software has no dpll pins or am I misunderstanding this? Alan > From: "Peter C. Wallace" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Conversion from Linuxcnc 2.8.2 to master - now have > missing "dpll" pin > Date: October 24, 2022 at

[Emc-users] Conversion from Linuxcnc 2.8.2 to master - now have missing "dpll" pin

2022-10-24 Thread Alan Condit
exist in my .hal file prior to converting it. Is this related to the watchdog timer? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc configurations using Mesa

2022-10-01 Thread Alan Condit
Pi4 case with no fan. Alan > From: "Peter C. Wallace" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc configurations using Mesa > Date: September 30, 2022 at 3:33:34 PM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On Fri, 30 Sep 2022, Alan Condit wrote: &g

[Emc-users] Linuxcnc configurations using Mesa

2022-09-30 Thread Alan Condit
. However, I would like to get my PCBMill running more reliably. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 197, Issue 57

2022-09-28 Thread Alan Condit
Chris, I am able to get the USB-ethernet adapter to work. However, I have to turn off the wifi and then unplug the USB cable and plug it back in. I suspect if I can disable the wifi (so it doesn’t boot with wifi enabled), it may actually but with the usb-ethernet adapter enabled. Alan

[Emc-users] USB-C to Ethernet dongle for RPi-4

2022-09-28 Thread Alan Condit
I am trying to figure out how to get my “Atolla” ethernet dongle to work with my RPi4. It doesn’t show with ifconfig. Can anyone shed any light on what I need to do to get it to work? Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-28 Thread Alan Condit
need to disconnect the wireless and figure out how to enable internet through the dongle? Alan > From: gene heskett > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4 > Date: September 27, 2022 at 3:15:51 PM CDT > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > On 9/27/22 14:59, Al

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-27 Thread Alan Condit
. I am running RPi4-4gb with Buster Arm64 with Linuxcnc 2.8.2 with 5.10.74-rt54-v8+ SMP PREEMPT_RT kernel. I guess I can build Linuxcnc-2.8.4 for it. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 197, Issue 50

2022-09-23 Thread Alan Condit
J4akw0Y3p0TDc3U0g2M1BjR1FncWdB>> Any help appreciated. Thanks Alan, > From: Chris Albertson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4 > Date: September 22, 2022 at 11:51:14 AM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On Thu, Sep 22, 2022 at 9

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-22 Thread Alan Condit
problem. I don’t seem to have any output voltage from my Meanwell SE-600-48 power supply. The fan was working so I assumed everything was fine, bad assumption on my end. Is it worth trying to repair, or should I just replace it? Alan From: "Peter C. Wallace" > To: "Enhanced Machi

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-20 Thread Alan Condit
I think I may be confused in Pncconf with the settings differences between the 5i25/7i76 and the 7i76e. I am not getting any step/dir output on the TB2 connections. I chose Connector 1 in Pncconf. Is that the correct place to set the STEP/DIR stuff for TB2??

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-19 Thread Alan Condit
showing an internal pull-up to 5V rather than what I needed to supply. Alan > From: Alan Condit > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4 > Date: September 18, 2022 at 7:00:08 PM CDT > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > Sam and Robin, > > I found the immediate

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-18 Thread Alan Condit
hold. Thanks, Alan > > From: Sam Sokolik > can you ping 10.10.10.10? > > On Sun, Sep 18, 2022 at 10:13 AM Alan Condit > wrote: > > > I am trying to get my Raspberry Pi4 working with my 7i76e. I have the ip > > address set to 10.10.10.11 and number W3 set up

[Emc-users] 7i76e with Rpi4

2022-09-18 Thread Alan Condit
I am trying to get my Raspberry Pi4 working with my 7i76e. I have the ip address set to 10.10.10.11 and number W3 set up. I generated a report. Maybe it is just not finding the 7i76e board. Can anyone give me a clue? Thanks, Alan <https://pastebin.com/Vm88mMY5 <https://pastebin.com/Vm

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 193, Issue 15

2022-05-12 Thread Alan Condit
Andy and Seb, I got a chance to reinstall Bullseye. I disabled the lockout on the screen saver and it seems to be working. I built the real-time kernel for 5.15.36-rt41 and it turns out that it doesn’t include preempt-rt. So, I installed the 5.10 real-time kernel from Debian. Thanks, Alan

Re: [Emc-users] Linuxcnc development machine

2022-05-11 Thread Alan Condit
at the moment, so, it may take a couple days before I can get to it. Thanks, Alan > -- Forwarded message -- > From: andy pugh > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Wed, 11 May 2022 08:49:23 +0100 > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Linuxc

[Emc-users] Linuxcnc development machine

2022-05-09 Thread Alan Condit
it shuts down. Several other Bullseye users have reported similar behavior. So, I’m wondering if I should go back to Buster? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Blown BOB and ???

2022-05-02 Thread Alan Condit
Andy, Chris, Dave and Jon, Here is a link to the photo <https://photos.app.goo.gl/w3zq4RjfPTQCTU787>. I guess it was too big to post directly. Alan On Mon, May 2, 2022 at 11:18 AM Alan Condit wrote: > Chris, Andy, and Dave, > > I guess I didn’t give enough info. I built

Re: [Emc-users] Blown BOB and ???

2022-05-02 Thread Alan Condit
in the Y direction. Then I saw smoke coming out of the controller box. Jon Elson suggested that I may have blown out the parallel port which seems likely to me now that I think about the way it is behaving now. Alan -- Forwarded message -- From: Alan Condit mailto:condit.a

[Emc-users] Blown BOB and ???

2022-05-01 Thread Alan Condit
the inputs on the drives? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76 Field Power In

2022-03-13 Thread Alan Condit
Peter, Well I don’t know what was going on, but I took loosened and reseated all of the wires in TB1 (Field Power Block). Now everything is working again. Alan > From: "Peter C. Wallace" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 7i76 Field Power In > Date: March 12, 2022 at 6:47:16 PM

[Emc-users] 7i76 Field Power In

2022-03-12 Thread Alan Condit
I am using a 7i76 daughter card with 24v Field Power. Is the +24v supposed to be connected to TB1-5? ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Joint 0 on Limit Switch error

2022-03-11 Thread Alan Condit
I have been adjusting the limit switches on my G4000 lathe. Suddenly I am getting Joint 0 on limit switch error and Joint 1 on limit switch error when I try to turn on the spindle. The spindle turns on and then immediately off with the error messages. The X limit switch is set at 3.45" so that

Re: [Emc-users] Pi4 with LinuxCNC and MESA 7i92H

2022-03-06 Thread Alan Condit
Robin, I have a USB3 to Ethernet adapter to use on my Pi4. I intend to use the onboard Ethernet for my 7i76e and the USB/Ethernet for the internet. Alan From: Robin Szemeti > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sun, 6 Mar 2022 11:35:56 + >

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle setup for 5i25/7i76

2021-11-19 Thread Alan Condit
Gene, Sorry, this message got sent in error. I was working on my wife’s iPad and some how a draft of an old message got sent rather than deleted. Alan From: Gene Heskett > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:40:59 -0500 > Subject:

[Emc-users] Spindle setup for 5i25/7i76

2021-11-18 Thread Alan Condit
I built a new controller for my 9x20 lathe using a 5i25/7i76 combo. I thought I had everything working but I still can’t get the spindle working correctly. I have a 1.5hp PMDC treadmill motor that I am controlling with a Cycletrol-150 DC controller. The am using the analog out from the 7i76 to

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.8.0 upgrade

2021-09-27 Thread Alan Condit
have forgotten a step. Thanks, Alan > On Sep 27, 2021, at 7:18 AM, emc-users-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net wrote: > > From: andy pugh > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.8.0 upgrade > Date: September 27, 2021 at 6:56:27 AM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)&q

[Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.8.0 upgrade

2021-09-26 Thread Alan Condit
I tried to upgrade my LinuxCNC 2.8.0 on my lathe but Synaptic reported that 2.8.0 is the latest version. The downloads page of the website shows 2.8.2 is the current version. What do I need to do to upgrade rather than just re-install? Thanks, Alan

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle setup for 5i25/7i76

2021-09-13 Thread Alan Condit
Update, I found some old photos of the motor’s id plate. I thought it was rated at 6000 rpm at 110 volts, but it was really only 3000rpm at 110volts. When I adjusted the maximum rpm in PNCConf, suddenly I was getting a solid “At Speed” indicator. John, I will still try measuring the analog

Re: [Emc-users] Spindle setup for 5i25/7i76

2021-09-13 Thread Alan Condit
fluctuates from about 400 to 600 rpm while the motor sounds like it is holding dead steady. One of my problems is that I don’t actually know what the rpm of the motor should be at 90volts. It is a Pacific Scientific motor rated 1.5hp at 110v DC. Thanks, Alan > I built a new controller for

[Emc-users] Spindle setup for 5i25/7i76

2021-09-12 Thread Alan Condit
I built a new controller for my 9x20 lathe using a 5i25/7i76 combo. I thought I had everything working but I still can’t get the spindle working correctly. I have a 1.5hp PMDC treadmill motor that I am controlling with a Cycletrol-150 DC controller. The am using the analog out from the 7i76 to

Re: [Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply

2021-07-19 Thread Alan Condit
shorter 3mm cap screws. Thanks for everybody trying to help me solve the problem. > From: Alan Condit > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply > Date: July 19, 2021 at 8:47:00 AM CDT > To: "Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net" > > > Gene, Chris, Mil

Re: [Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply

2021-07-19 Thread Alan Condit
reliably after a period of rest. Otherwise it looks like replacing the fan is the answer. Thanks all, Alan > > From: Dave Cole > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply > Date: July 15, 2021 at 6:33:23 PM CDT > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > >

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 183, Issue 95

2021-07-18 Thread Alan Condit
. Thanks all, Alan > On Jul 18, 2021, at 7:39 PM, emc-users-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net wrote: > > Send Emc-users mailing list submissions to > emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.sourcefor

Re: [Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply

2021-07-16 Thread Alan Condit
steady at 42 volts. I wonder if it is just the fan or fan controller that is bad. I bought the power supply a year or so ago but this is the first time I have applied power to it. Maybe I will have to open it up and see if I could replace the fan. Alan > From: Chris Albertson > Subje

[Emc-users] Meanwell SE600-48 Power Supply

2021-07-15 Thread Alan Condit
control on the fan? Is it not turning on because I currently have virtually no load on the power supply? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Trying to power up my little PCB mill (ken.stra...@gmail.com)

2021-03-19 Thread Alan Condit
Thanks Ken and Gene, The X and Z cables were miswired. I was pretty sure the problem was not in the controller box because it was working with the X2 mill. Now I can work on the homing sequence. Alan From: > To: "'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'" > > Cc: > Bcc: >

[Emc-users] Trying to power up my little PCB mill

2021-03-19 Thread Alan Condit
in where to go from here? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] HTML Help

2021-03-05 Thread Alan Condit
Andy, ASCII vs extended character sets. HTML will accept and use extended character sets. We are probably only expecting ASCII. Alan > From: andy pugh > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Fri, 5 Mar 2021 16:00:03 + > Subject: [E

Re: [Emc-users] 7i76 spindle speed control with Cyclotrol C150 Controller

2021-02-24 Thread Alan Condit
> From: "Peter C. Wallace" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] 7i76 spindle speed control with Cyclotrol C150 > Controller > Date: February 23, 2021 at 11:01:44 AM CST > To: Alan Condit > Cc: "Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net" > > > On Tue, 23 Feb 2021,

[Emc-users] 7i76 spindle speed control with Cyclotrol C150 Controller

2021-02-23 Thread Alan Condit
is at <https://www.grahammotorandcontrols.com/pdf/Cycletrol%20C150%20DC%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf <https://www.grahammotorandcontrols.com/pdf/Cycletrol%20C150%20DC%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf>> Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] PCB fabrication

2021-02-10 Thread Alan Condit
? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Beaglebone and MachineKit

2020-12-12 Thread Alan Condit
available on OSHPark as CRAMPS-BOB3-a3. Alan > From: marcus.bow...@visible.eclipse.co.uk > To: EnhancedController > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:38:12 + > Subject: [Emc-users] Beaglebone and MachineKit > John (or anyone else), > > Is there a 'cape'

[Emc-users] Probe with PCB piece

2020-11-16 Thread Alan Condit
, the circuit would close when the tool tip touched the PCB. However, when I read the instructions on G38.2 it talks about the switch opening. Can I invert the probe signal and use it for switch closing? Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users

[Emc-users] Limit switches for my lathe

2020-10-26 Thread Alan Condit
” 4-jaw. So I might need a different config for every chuck. What do you guys think. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 174, Issue 64

2020-10-22 Thread Alan Condit
Andy, Thank you very much. Because of the error message I was looking in the wrong place. That fix got it to load successfully, and allowed me to debug the problem and fix it. Thanks again, Alan > From: andy pugh > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > Cc: > Bcc: &g

Re: [Emc-users] Apparent changes in gcode in Linuxcnc 2.8.0

2020-10-22 Thread Alan Condit
load. But when I uncommented the call to my subroutine it gave me the same error as before. So the working wizard is LTurnEXT.ngc <https://pastebin.com/5Bds1Fwe> The one that still won’t work is LBevelEXT.ngc <https://pastebin.com/cn2Zzh4E> I am baffled as to what is wrong. Alan >&

[Emc-users] Apparent changes in gcode in Linuxcnc 2.8.0

2020-10-21 Thread Alan Condit
what I did wrong? Here is a link to CutBevel.ngc <https://pastebin.com/xnTGreUX>. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] 5i25/7i76 Power on sequence???

2020-10-15 Thread Alan Condit
on the 24v field power. The 5v power to the 7i76 comes from the 5i25 board. The lathe spindle power is currently controlled by a relay activated by machine-is-on, but I would probably change that to spindle-enable. Does this idea make any sense? Alan

Re: [Emc-users] Error on loading 5i25/7i76

2020-10-11 Thread Alan Condit
I had done wrong. Duh!!! > From: andy pugh > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Error on loading 5i25/7i76 > Date: October 9, 2020 at 5:02:32 PM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On Fri, 9 Oct 2020 at 20:12, Alan Condit wrote: > >> I am try

Re: [Emc-users] Error on loading 5i25/7i76

2020-10-09 Thread Alan Condit
Here is a link to my hal file and my ini file . ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

[Emc-users] Error on loading 5i25/7i76

2020-10-09 Thread Alan Condit
.output-00' does not exist 3109 Stopping realtime threads Unloading hal components RTAPI_PCI: Unmapped 65536 bytes at 0x7f75bc6b4000 Note: Using POSIX realtime I tried to attach my pncconf file but it was too large. Thanks, Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list

Re: [Emc-users] cnc axis "Touch Off"

2020-09-11 Thread Alan Condit
when you are doing something like rotating a rectangle. Alan > From: Jon Elson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] cnc axis "Touch Off" > Date: September 10, 2020 at 9:04:23 PM CDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On 09/10/2020 08:28 PM, R

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC 2.8.0 is released

2020-09-10 Thread Alan Condit
frustration at times but you hung in there. Once again, thanks to you and all the others who worked on it. Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Open source CNC architecture (Jon Elson)

2020-02-04 Thread Alan Condit
Jon, How about run Mesa 7i76e? Alan > From: Jon Elson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Open source CNC architecture > Date: February 4, 2020 at 8:11:41 AM PST > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On 02/04/2020 09:17 AM, andy pugh wrote: >> On Tue,

Re: [Emc-users] Real-time OS for machine controllers (Jon Elson)

2020-01-26 Thread Alan Condit
and compile, but, it left me wondering about the whole system. Alan > From: Jon Elson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Real-time OS for machine controllers > Date: January 26, 2020 at 9:22:35 AM PST > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > On 01/26/2020 09:10

Re: [Emc-users] Real-time OS for machine controllers

2020-01-25 Thread Alan Condit
. The $5 chip needs to connect to a breakout board something like that to protect the chip and it (the $5 chip) needs to be located someplace where it is convenient to wire all the axises from. So other than the difference in cost what does this $5 chip buy you? Alan > From: Chris Albert

Re: [Emc-users] Real-time OS for machine controllers

2020-01-24 Thread Alan Condit
Chris, If I send 1 steps to a smart X-axis controller, how does it stay in sync with a smart y-axis controller without someone controlling the synchronization between the two? Alan > From: Chris Albertson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Real-time OS for machine controllers > Date: J

Re: [Emc-users] sorting an rpi4 for an rt kernel

2019-09-21 Thread Alan Condit
Gene, What is wayland? Alan > From: Gene Heskett > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 10:15:15 -0400 > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] sorting an rpi4 for an rt kernel > On Friday 20 September 2019 19:45:35 Gene Heskett wrote: > > Lo

Re: [Emc-users] sorting an rpi4 for an rt kernel

2019-09-20 Thread Alan Condit
maybe not even have to build the kernel. Alan > On Sep 20, 2019, at 2:54 PM, emc-users-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net wrote: > > Send Emc-users mailing list submissions to > emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide

Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi

2019-06-10 Thread Alan Condit
boot. Whether I use the api or the RockPro64 is sort of a toss up at the moment. I am planning to run a 7i76e and the question is whether I can get the RockPro64 to support Real-Time ethernet. Alan > From: "Marshland Engineering" > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi > Date: J

Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi

2019-05-17 Thread Alan Condit
the last 40 miles. :-) The website now shows $45 for the AtomicPi and $119 for the “Full Developers Kit”. We’ll soon see if it is worth the shekels. Alan > On May 14, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Alan Condit wrote: > > Chris and Gene, > > I just went to the dlidirect.com <http://dlidi

Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi

2019-05-14 Thread Alan Condit
morrow. Assuming that I didn’t get scammed, I should have it in a few days. Alan > From: Chris Albertson > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Atomic pi > Date: May 13, 2019 at 9:58:57 PM PDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > I looked at their web site. About $1

Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

2019-04-26 Thread Alan Condit
it again with the -h option to produce a histogram, now the max is 62 and the average is 4. Alan > From: TJoseph Powderly > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived > Date: April 25, 2019 at 9:07:16 PM PDT > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > Hello Alan > > O

Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

2019-04-25 Thread Alan Condit
thing for your Rock64 but you need to download the Armbian image for the Rock64 rather than the RockPro64. Don’t ask how I know!!! I compiled the kernel on the RockPro64. I started about 8:00p.m. and it finished sometime after 2:00a.m. and before 7:00a.m. Alan > From: Alan Condit > Subje

Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

2019-04-16 Thread Alan Condit
Thanks, Alan > On Apr 15, 2019, at 8:02 PM, bari wrote: > > As mentioned on the dev list before does anyone even read > this stuff? > > I would just use this: > > https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/rt/linux-stable-rt.git/log/?h=v4.14-rt > > O

Re: [Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

2019-04-15 Thread Alan Condit
working on 4.4.174 until the last couple of weeks and has now jumped to 5.0.0. Armbian also went from 4.4 to 5.0. Alan > On Apr 15, 2019, at 8:02 PM, bari wrote: > > As mentioned on the dev list before does anyone even read > this stuff? > > I would just us

[Emc-users] Rockpro64 arrived

2019-04-15 Thread Alan Condit
and 5.0.7. Can anyone give me a hint as to which one to try first? RockPro64 is now in the list of supported processors. I wonder what that means in terms of getting it to run preempt_rt? Alan ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net

Re: [Emc-users] Posting order

2019-04-08 Thread Alan Condit
t; I write !!!:-) > > You can top post, bottom post, middle post, split a middle post across > multiple parts, encode your reply in javascript I really don't care. > > If you are willing to take the time to reply, I'm willing to read what you > write. :-) David Cole —

Re: [Emc-users] Rock64 pre-orders on Banggood.

2019-03-27 Thread Alan Condit
build the preempt_rt kernel for it. Alan > From: TJoseph Powderly > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Rock64 pre-orders on Banggood. > Date: March 27, 2019 at 5:00:55 AM PDT > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > > for those interested because of 2nd ethernet

Re: [Emc-users] Rock64 pre-orders on Banggood.

2019-03-26 Thread Alan Condit
Erik, Banggood is only one of the places selling the rock64. Look at Pine64’s website and google “rock64 stretch” There is an Armbian Stretch image available for download. Ala From: Erik Christiansen > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2019 17:21:30 +1100 >

Re: [Emc-users] EDA Software (Was: ConFusion 360)

2019-03-23 Thread Alan Condit
So you can use the pin header to run on off board drive. If you are interested I can send you the schematic for the board. If the link above doesn’t work, here is the URL <https://oshpark.com/shared_projects/2p1xADDj> Alan > From: Gregg Eshelman > Subject: Re: [Emc-u

Re: [Emc-users] Mali Drivers are Open Source Now

2019-03-14 Thread Alan Condit
understanding is that they now both use the mainline kernel. Once I can build a preempt_rt kernel for the RockPro64, I’ll let you know what is involved. My understanding is that the Mali drivers are/were a work-in-progress. I don’t know where they are in terms of current usability. Alan > F

Re: [Emc-users] Emc-users Digest, Vol 155, Issue 37

2019-03-09 Thread Alan Condit
am just not sure I can find a working preempt_rt kernel for it. Alan > From: Gene Heskett > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Mali Drivers are Open Source Now > Date: March 9, 2019 at 4:05:07 PM PST > To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > > > On Saturday 09 March 2019 15:45:57 b

[Emc-users] 5I25-7i76 encoder output

2018-10-27 Thread Alan Condit
A and B on and off times. Is it possible to look at the encoder signals with hal scope? Or do I need to drag my oscilloscope out to the shop. I don’t see the pins in the hal file. Am I even thinking about this correctly? Alan ___ Emc-users mailing

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-24 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
I sent my 5i25 and 7i76 into Mesa to look at. Mesa boards may be more expensive than stuff from China, but you won’t get help from China like you do from Peter. Thanks, Peter > On Aug 23, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > On Thu, 23 Aug 2018, Condit Alan wrote: >

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-23 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
Peter, Now the jumpers are as follows: 5i25 W1-Down, W2-Up, W3-Up, W4-Up, and W5-Up 7i76 W1-Left, W2-Left, W3-Left, W4-Left, W5-Left and W6-Left and the separate 5V supply is disconnected. However, now the 5V LED is off. Alan > On Aug 23, 2018, at 4:38 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > &g

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-23 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
loadrt hm2_pci config=" num_encoders=1 num_pwmgens=0 num_stepgens=5 sserial_port_0=00" > On Aug 23, 2018, at 3:12 PM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 23 August 2018 at 23:06, Condit Alan wrote: >> I checked two of the 6footers and the short ribbon cable. They we

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-23 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
I checked two of the 6footers and the short ribbon cable. They were all OK. > On Aug 23, 2018, at 2:31 PM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 23 August 2018 at 21:50, Condit Alan wrote: >> I have attached the output from mesaflash. > > Looks like a 2x7i76 firmware, so should be fin

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-23 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
AM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > On Thu, 23 Aug 2018, Condit Alan wrote: > >> Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:31:08 -0700 >> From: Condit Alan mailto:condita...@yahoo.com>> >> To: Wallace Peter C. mailto:p...@mesanet.com>> >> Cc: "Emc-users@lists.source

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-23 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
assume that it has the correct firmware??? What else can I do? Alan > On Aug 22, 2018, at 5:19 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > On Wed, 22 Aug 2018, Condit Alan wrote: > >> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2018 16:28:43 -0700 >> From: Condit Alan >> To: Wallace Peter C. >>

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
No. That is what I noticed when I looked at the pins in Halshow. Then I tried to enable the limits and I got a missing pin hm2_5i25.0.7i76.0.0.input-7. > On Aug 22, 2018, at 4:30 PM, andy pugh wrote: > > On 23 August 2018 at 00:28, Condit Alan wrote: >> So wha

Re: [Emc-users] pncconf error under 2.7.14

2018-08-22 Thread Condit Alan via Emc-users
So what is the remedy for this? > On Aug 22, 2018, at 3:22 PM, Peter C. Wallace wrote: > > Actually rather than a pncconf error, this sounds more like the 7I76's I/O > section is not found so no 7i76 pins will be present in hal > > > > Peter Wallace > Mesa Electronics > >

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