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  1. Thread: ninjaknobs

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    Re: ninjaknobs

    If it is the link that is not working I had to hold the mouse on the link until a box appeared below it and click on that.The link then opened very slowly but that could be because I am in rural New...
  2. Re: PathPilot 2.0 upgrade - stuck on "Initializing Graphics Subsystem"

    Is the controller 64 bit,I believe from PP 2.0 onward this is required.
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    Re: Drilling problem - machine crash

    I tend to agree with kstrauss and like to keep the G43 Hxx on the same line,probably because I hand write all my code and it is easy to check the H number corresponds to the tool number
    I also have...
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    Re: No tool path preview on PathPilot hub

    On both my sim setups there is no toolpath preview with either 2.7.0 or 2.7.1 so it may be something to do with the simulation setup.I have not installed it on my actual mill as I use Pete's...
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    Re: 4th axis settings for part diameter

    I have always used G10 L2 to define my 4th axis centre in my programs and have put my normal offsets into the new settings page and have not had anything unusual happen yet.I cannot see how the...
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    Re: "Making" a new controller

    I fitted one of the samsung 860 evos previously mentioned into the Tormach controller that I bought with the 1100 S3 in about 2015.There were no problems and the boot time was appreciably quicker.I...
  7. Thread: Fowler DTI

    by ally-g
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    Re: Fowler DTI

    My Tesa ones need a crystal remover so I made a simple version by making a cup with an o-ring the same diameter as the outside of the crystal and a small spigot that fits the hose of a small hand...
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    Re: PathPilot 2.6.0 Release

    Using single block at the start of a program seems to trigger all sorts of weirdness.If my program uses M98 and the sub is at the end of the program below M30 and I have used single block to check...
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    Re: Linux help needed

    Regarding this whole 4th axis unwrapping saga where are the homed values stored and can these be overwritten during a program.Using G10 etc I still seem to end up with unwrapping problems even if I...
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    Re: x-axis motor bad

    Thanks for the comprehensive reply Step.My machine is a S3 with 3-phase on the axis motors and I believe the MA860H and 2-phase on my 6" super spacer.If you ever get around to testing further with...
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    Re: x-axis motor bad

    Not to sidetrack things too much but what is the advantage of the 3 phase vs 2 and is there any point at all in replacing the 4th axis motor with a 3 phase.Would you get any more speed out of it. ...
  12. Re: Multiple Parts using Work Offsets, Subroutines and Sequential Serial Numbers

    Good video again Cliff.Pathpilot now supports M98 Pxx Lxx where M98 calls the sub,P is the number of the sub and L is the number of repeats.In your example using o01 you would still name it the same...
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    Have had a rely from Tormach and they are going to look into it.
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    I have not had much progress on this and have sent another inquiry to Tormach.Reverting back to 2.3.6 got around the 4th axis homing problems but the probing routine problems in this version are a...
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    I have sent a bug report to Tormach and they have said they are looking into it so we shall see what happens.
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    Thanks for the response Pete but no I don't think it is anything to do with your patch,I think it is something introduced into pathpilot at version 2.4.0
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    After reverting back to 2.3.6 which did work and still does I updated to 2.4.0 and it and all subsequent updates have the same problem.As I have a homing proximity sensor permanently mounted on the...
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    Re: Ninja Knob patches

    It may or may not be related but after updating to 2.5.2 and using Pete's latest patch my 4th axis homing no longer works and I get an alarm saying probe or tool setter input changed during movement.
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    Re: What ToolSetter do you use?

    I always use the TTS-JT1 drill arbor as my tool 0.This avoids having to remove the collet to set zero and takes care of compression errors etc.It also allows me to sit my manual tool setter on top of...
  20. Re: Tormach/Pathpilot - Improved Probing Features

    The routine for finding the A axis centre has changed from starting at the top to starting at the side,they both seem to give the same result.I preferred it starting at the top.
    On my machine after...
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    Re: New version V2.3.4 released

    I use the TTS JT1 chuck arbor as my tool 0 and all the tools are referenced off it using a vertex zero setter.It is relatively quick to use and by using the set z button I avoid writing the wrong...
  22. Thread: PathPilot Hub

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    Re: PathPilot Hub

    Yes I was just saying that I am not using virtualBox but whether it is easier or not I have no idea as I have never used virtualBox and I suspect you will not be able to tinker under the hood on PP...
  23. Thread: PathPilot Hub

    by ally-g
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    Re: PathPilot Hub

    I just use my windows box with a stand alone install of windows on one ssd and pathpilot running in simulation mode on another.If my experimenting stuffs things up it is relatively simple to reimage...
  24. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    I have one of keen's excellent probes so just swap between that and the 4th homing and try to remember to pull the plug out when I have finished.

    I too love to tinker but am very handicapped by a...
  25. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    The problem with leaving the homing connected is it trips every time it goes past it.
  26. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    If I was to make changes to the ini file would they be permanent or would they get overwritten in an update.
  27. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    Because I do not use the 4th axis in the vertical position I have a homing setup permanently mounted on the end face using an inductive proximity switch and the accuracy is acceptable for what I do....
  28. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    Thank you old-cnc-geek I think that looks to be exactly what has happened.
    If you home the machine and then establish a reference point each time then it does not really matter but as I have the 4th...
  29. Thread: Homing Changes

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    Re: Homing Changes

    Yes I am talking about the way it homes.I put a dial gauge on the Z axis to check consistency (and it is remarkably good) and it jumps quite a way off the switch to its homed position and thought...
  30. Thread: Homing Changes

    by ally-g
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    Homing Changes

    Does anyone know if the homing routines have changed between PP ver 1.9 and 2.0.

    After updating to 2.0 the homing is consistent but seems to be in a different place as my work piece offsets in all...
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