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  1. #1
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    ADD B axis to PathPilot

    I am working to add a new axis (B) to PathPilot . I have copied over what I think is everything to teh HAL and INI. BUT I get an error on load

    HAL: ERROR: function 'pid.4.do-pid-calcs' not found

    I am not sure exactly what it means. That line is on line 70 of the hal and the Pid 4 does exist and the PID data is in the INI file under axis_4.

    Any Ideas on where to look next ???

    (;-) TP

  2. #2
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    Re: ADD B axis to PathPilot

    This is a shot in the dark:

    For example if your config already has 3 pid loops for controlling your axis and you want to add a 4th one.
    Change the line:
    loadrt pid num_chan=3
    to
    loadrt pid num_chan=4

    It will not work to have two lines (even it they are in different hal files.)
    loadrt pid num_chan=3
    loadrt pid num_chan=1

    I found the above info from the linuxcnc forum

  3. #3
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    Re: ADD B axis to PathPilot

    AH that was it. I would never have found that. ThankYou

    I now have B axis motion but no screen support yet. I will TRY to add it into the toolpath window up in the top left hand corner.

    It will be used to drive an ATC. https://www.dropbox.com/s/62opkiumhv..._3165.MOV?dl=0
    IF you did not know the BP hd a tool changer you would not notice it until it popped out and unfolded and went to work. Tools stay super clean.

    (;-) TP

  4. #4
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    Re: ADD B axis to PathPilot

    Well B axis worked out BUT C sure did not (;-) I copied everything over to c and made all teh changes and NODDA. PP looks like it should be working but doesn't move C.

    It is never easy (;-) TP

  5. #5
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    Re: ADD B axis to PathPilot

    OK I found that sorry little copper head rattle moccasin problem child. Now I have a usefull B and C axis that is NOT linked into the toolpath. They will be used to run a dual arm 24 tool look ahead ATC with PathPilot in control.

    Now I just need to figure out HOW to place a set of DROs in teh toolpath window . PP has some things there already I just need to figure out how they did it.

    (;-) TP

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