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    Re: Tormach's suggestions list ??

    In short Path Pilot interface using a linux cnc kernel changed Tormachs business and business model.
    Having more control over how the software drives their machines was one of the best things...
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    Re: built-in named parameters

    Does the Linux cnc website not detail named parameters?
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    Re: Buttons for control panel

    Not clear what version your using and if you are able to see what im talking about.
    What I mentioned above requires a right mouse button click on a selected line of code.
    A run from here pop up...
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    Re: Buttons for control panel

    What about the right mouse button click in the code window ro set start line and the pop up menu with the run from here commands! I have found no way to do this without a mouse. Have you?
    imho this...
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    Re: DEAD FORUM OR TORMACH

    Log in is goofy now and I was tired of all the robo callers buying or harvesting information from this site.
    Post one time here and get dozens of dumb ass robo calls from all over the world with...
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    Well explained,
    This is what I pretty much figured was the strategy for using an ets with a mill and using a haimer or e-probe to find z offsets.
    On router I mostly start by touching off a...
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    Ok thanks for the explanation. I see what your doing.
    This is not required for router / collet tool changes. The z tool offsets are relative to the ets touch off surface and set on the fly ...
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    Trying to understand what the difference is in using g53 and x,y,z values and using the preset values Used in g37. for the ets
    Can anyone explain what your doing and why you dont get same results?
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    The router is the only machine I have that uses a e.t.s. so I used it as an example.
    If you look in manuals this was all added to path pilot for use with the mills.
    I would guess it is very useful...
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    Re: Tool zero macro

    I think you need to download the most recent version of path pilot manual and look at ets setup section
    I would also guess you might need to be on the most recent version of PP install for manual to...
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    Re: Jerk Control in machines

    This is so true.
    Years ago I went to Haase to buy a mini mill brand new. They told me flat out we do not sell to a non business entity or a home user and to go buy something used. Period. Next day I...
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    Re: Tormach Sprutcam users

    Wow
    I didnt know that. I upgraded to v15 before all the drama in that part of the world.

    I do see a lot of strange errors, or quirks or bugs, whatever you want to call them in v15
    They stick...
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    Re: Jerk Control in machines

    Sprutcam has a number of ways to perform high speed machining. They can be use on router format projects. Most strategies involve path loops as you describe above. Those often work great on mills...
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    Re: Jerk Control in machines

    I use Ironcad for models and sprutcam for all tool paths and g-code "NO hand edit of any g code"
    Here is a quick simple example of my art to part work flow done in just a couple hours. I used my...
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    Re: Tormach Sprutcam users

    One little comment here and tech support is knocking my door down.
    I guess I should be more persistent and keep reporting issues I see.
    I often get the idea I am annoying the support people and...
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    Re: Jerk Control in machines

    I use a Tormach 24r router stock out of the crate. I use Sprutcam for all tool paths and g-code generation. The 24r router uses path pilot for machine control and this is a linux cnc derivative.
    I...
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    Re: Jerk Control in machines

    My router has a steel frame and cast iron base plate. I also have about 350lbs of tools, stored in base. This is a 2x4 router area with an estimated weight of 1300 lbs. Running at 120-180ipm tool...
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    Re: Tormach Sprutcam users

    Wow
    A lot has changed in 8 version updates. Version 14 was imho the best by far. Version 15 has some nice new features but has a couple pages of bugs that I found in less then 2 months of use. And...
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    Re: Tormach Sprutcam users

    Its no big deal. I use the program at a very high level. Many years of learning every aspect of the program gives me the ability to work around any bug or problem I find. Anyway for me its easy to...
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    Re: Tormach Sprutcam users

    I use v15 and I guess it works OK.
    Windows 10 is pretty safe o.s. And can be hard to corrupt.
    If worried just dont allow that system on your internet when that program is running.
    As for support I...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    I would think so.
    It's more of a function of will Path Pilot / linux install and run using the generic drivers the linux distro provides. If so your good to go!
    Cpu power as very little to do with...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    I think both of the usb expanders I have come with the brix computers! I will dig around to see if i still have the boxes they come in!
    As for reliable that is another story! They cant have a device...
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    Re: PathPilot, Mesa 7I92H and Geckodrive G540

    . Both wired or wireless network connections are available in usb port connector format. I added wired network /usb port connections to both my fan less brix units. Because wireless can be...
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    Re: RUn From Here BUG

    I do see this.
    Its handy sometimes
    but requires hitting reset button other times to reset the display to start of program.
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    Re: PathPilot ROBOT software

    Python is the bot language for most all of them. Or so I read on ros developers sites
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    Re: RUn From Here BUG

    Didn't notice this yet. I will look and test.
    It seamed like it was very well behaved and code pointer stayed where it should be. I use it on every mill program and i should notice anything...
  27. Re: Tormach 1100 tune up. X/Y axis Gib adjustment

    Great!
    I wanted to help but machine adjustments can be difficult and frustrating to do and or explain to others.
    It is often a combination of many things and any one can effect the performance.
  28. Re: Tormach 1100 tune up. X/Y axis Gib adjustment

    What is funny is I have never created a face book account. And yet I am told I have one! Scary that they will create one for you. I think its to pad their stats. But that is like cheating at golf....
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    Re: Gcode Comments displayed

    I figured it did. I was just fishing :)
    Is it easy to do all this or learn how to use all these added features NO. Its a function of experience over time and building on your experience over time!...
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    Re: Gcode Comments displayed

    Its not that hard and becomes just part of the process just like running the code and making the parts.
    I have stated often I can do much of this in just a few clicks these days by using preset...
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