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    Re: Tool zero macro

    Try
    g53 g0 z6 x18.25 y2.5
    on ONE line. G53 is non-modal so it reverts back to your G54 for the x/y move.
    I can‘t get it to NOT work!
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    Hi Mike. I‘ve not been here for some time. Just saw your question.
    If I understand your issue correctly I think you might be looking for G53. Use the coordinates you specified earlier and it should...
  3. Re: Tormach 440 PathPilot Start Up...not going so well

    I can confirm that messages DO get written to the status window when on any other tab. You can verify this by turning on the machine and while in the "Main" tab press "FWD" before pressing "Reset"....
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    Re: Windows key in PP

    Mike, glad to hear you got it sorted. I booted to a fresh installation this morning to check it out while my wife was waiting for me :eek: so it's your fault I was late
    Take care,
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    Re: Windows key in PP

    Hi Mike
    I don't think this is standard behaviour (I'm sure someone will race to correct me if this statement is incorrect :)). I would expect this menu to belong to the mate-panel which is not...
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    Re: Made in China ETS - Need Wiring Help

    Your tool setter is working correctly. Try just tapping the plunger quickly so it returns to the normal position as fast as possible. Pathpilot will then continue with the "fine" measurement. Tap it...
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    Re: Made in China ETS - Need Wiring Help

    First of all the diagram is appalling! As you only have 4 wires the upper of the two diagrams would appear to apply.
    As 2nd_Floor says the Google App can be very useful (especially living in a...
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    Re: USB M-Code I/O Interface Kit

    Do you have such an encoder on your Tormach???
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    I thought there was another post :) I've had quite a good look at it but I don't like HID devices (in general). It certainly would be possible to create a compatible device and have access to all the...
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    Re: Tapping Head and G84 Dwell

    I believe I did :)
    Originally using a parallel port and later through the mesa card. There are a few issues if you want to avoid a custom Bit file and I wouldn't recommend my solution to anyone...
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    Re: USB M-Code I/O Interface Kit

    Hi MD
    I doubt the shuttle was the reason behind your problems because it has very low demands on the USB interface. It works in a completely different way to a "conventional" encoder with the...
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    Re: Tapping Head and G84 Dwell

    I did, but then I mounted an encoder :) The encoder delivers the exact RPMs and this value is (at least on my modified mill) displayed on the DRO. You can consider the encoder derived RPM value to be...
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    Re: Tapping Head and G84 Dwell

    Doesn‘t your spindle speed DRO show the actual revs when running?
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    Re: Pcnc 440 tooling advise

    Do you already have your 440? If not I'd suggest waiting on the level until you've evaluated the surface finish. I was going to refer to tramming but I believe that's the wrong term here. You should...
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    Re: Windows key in PathPilot

    Hi Mike
    That's the menu I get when I press the windows key but I had assumed that was because I'm running PP from the desktop. Does this also appear if you boot directly to PathPilot?
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  16. Thread: DIY ATC

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    Re: DIY ATC

    I've been using FT232Rs for my USB interfaces and they can easily be programmed for compatibility with the Tormach rules. Whatever kind you use, just make sure you get original parts and not Chinese...
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    Re: Pcnc 440 tooling advise

    But doesn't your mill automatically stop as soon as the probe trips unexpectedly (assuming it's plugged in of course)?
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    Re: Tapping Head and G84 Dwell

    Tormach specify their value to be "half of a second per 1000 RPM". This would give 0.25s for your 500 RPM.
    https://tormach.com/tapping-cycle-g84
    I don't use a T/C tapping but from memory this value...
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    Re: USB M-Code I/O Interface Kit

    So, let's talk numbers here. What exactly do you regard to be your "USB based turn-around time" to be (in milliseconds) and what speeds would you need to achieve (in milliseconds) for a successful...
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    Super, glad to hear you‘re making progress.
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    I'm sorry but I don't quite follow your explanation...
    If the original code doesn't work as expected try changing the or2 components to xor2. The main hal file already has an xor2 so you'll have to...
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    Just a thought, my code assumes the gpio inputs are normally low, going high when selected. Is this the way you have them or are they normally high, being pulled down by the switch when selected?...
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    Here we go:

    (You will obviously need to change the Mesa pin designations "hm2_[HOSTMOT2](BOARD).0.gpio.02X.in" to be compatible with your interface and pin outs)


    # Load the mux4 and two or2's...
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    You really should be looking at upgrading somehow. There's a BIG, BIG difference between 2.0.0. and 2.7.2.



    If I correctly understand what you want to do, you achieve it with a mux4 and two...
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    I've just noticed that mux4 has been in the PP distribution since v2.2.0. Which version are you using?
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    Your option in the HAL are limited but I expect it can all be done with the more recent additions in PP.
    Are you really trying to multiplex float values? Do you need to multiplex 4 or 6 inputs?
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    Re: Hand Pendant code .

    According to the documentation Mux4 has 2 "sel" inputs but Mux2 only has one:

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    Are you trying to do everything in the HAL???
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    Re: USB M-Code I/O Interface Kit

    Have you tried it?
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    Re: Newer computer for a series 3 1100

    With respect I'd be very cautious about mounting switch mode power supplies directly above the machine controller board without EMI screening. At the very least I would have first mounted a metal...
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    Re: Newer computer for a series 3 1100

    Hi MD
    As you know most brix boxes won't take a Mesa card internally. The Mesa 7i92 series is very similar to the original internal Mesa cards but connect to the control PC via ethernet. The "other...
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