[Khalid]

Hi Khalid,
today I had some time to try the new version of Gcode generator with the machine. Only one thing is wrong, and I couldn't see it before without a machine. The jump stitches are without Z axis. This has to be fixed.
In the file I sent you the other day (QFL04005) line 1498 - 1511. There is no value for Z axis and it should be, because the machine makes the jump.
After the line:
(NEEDLE UP RAPID MOVE- Light bulb Off if On)
Machine starts to make jump stitches ( longer steps between the stitches, because machine has to come to next point), but still the machine makes the stitches!
Once machine reached the point where the work continues, we have the line:
(START STITCHING- Light Bulb Off if On)
The same situation is by next jump stitches.
Sorry I didn't see it before.

Do you think that in previous version of software these jump stitches were there?...

[kiefer]

I know, you had them ( don't know exactly which version), but they would start to invert the values of Z

[kiefer]

I know, you had them ( don't know exactly which version), but they would start to invert the values of Z

I just checked all versions, we didn't have these values for jump stitches

[Khalid]

This is how the modern embroidery machines as will as CNC machines work. In CNC machine this is called Rapid Motion without cutting. Whereas in embroidery these are Jump stitches. In embroidery softwares a minimum free travel length is defined for which they use Jump stitch. For example if the design has a length of Jump stitch that is 100mm and in software the Jump stitch is defined as 10mm then their will be 10 stitches in 100mm interval. Now if the distance is 9mm then there will be no Jump stitch.

[kiefer]

This is how the modern embroidery machines as will as CNC machines work. In CNC machine this is called Rapid Motion without cutting. Whereas in embroidery these are Jump stitches. In embroidery softwares a minimum free travel length is defined for which they use Jump stitch. For example if the design has a length of Jump stitch that is 100mm and in software the Jump stitch is defined as 10mm then their will be 10 stitches in 100mm interval. Now if the distance is 9mm then there will be no Jump stitch.

Yes, I know this, but in our case, machine makes huge jump, without stitches.
In the file I sent you looks like this:
line 1503 G01 X0.8 Y-20.2
line 1511 G01 X2.7 Y17.8
in this case, machine made the jump from -20.2mm to 17.8mm = 38mm!

[kiefer]

in this file, they are divided nicely, about 6 mm each stitch, but we don't have Z axis to do anything.

[Khalid]

in this file, they are divided nicely, about 6 mm each stitch, but we don't have Z axis to do anything.

So do you want me to add Z parameter in the lines!!!

[Khalid]

Here is the version 2.4.8 with minor changes as required.
1- The machine will do some stitches at home location and then start afterward.
2- Machine will do stitches during Jump.
Please check and let me know if it works for you!!

[Khalid]

For all the new comers, Here is the Setup file of the software. It tested in Windows 7 (32/64bit), windows XP...
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lnpzfi6vha...rator.rar?dl=0

I hope the program will run on your computer,however, if you find any trouble then install Visual Basic Run times files from:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/vbruntime
The M786 macro to be used in Mach3 software.


Both the files are also attached herewith.

[kiefer]

Good morning Khalid,
I have new Gcode generator, and I saw how on the beginning makes 3 stitches without to move. I guess, this is exactly how it has to be. I'll try it with the machine a little bit later ( here is now 6 AM)
Did you read my idea about multi head?

[Khalid]

Good morning Khalid,
I have new Gcode generator, and I saw how on the beginning makes 3 stitches without to move. I guess, this is exactly how it has to be. I'll try it with the machine a little bit later ( here is now 6 AM)
Did you read my idea about multi head?

Yes Kiefer, The idea is great and you described it very well...Presently the GUI is too much cluttered, i have to make necessary changes in the software to increase its capability (including the multi-head) but first i want to see the video of the embroidery from your side (when ever you have time) that reflect the changes we have made in couple of days.........Now multi-head will be implemented only when someone has multi-head machine and volunteer to drive his machine with our software......

[kiefer]

OK I just try the new version with the machine and everything works nice. However, I have a few technical issues with my machine.I might be able to make a video today.

[Khalid]

Kiefer, I specially want to see the design in the hoop. I hope the design will be much cleaner due to the changes we have made in version 2.4.8.
I will curiously waiting for the video.

[kiefer]

Why the design should be better or cleaner?

[kiefer]

I'm trying to make a new screen on Mach3 for this project

[Khalid]

I think the first stitches at program start and the stitches between the jump stitches will release the tension in the thread. This is my opinion only.

[Khalid]

Make an eye-catching fully functional screen. See if you can get the idea from GUI of commercial Machines. I can,t wait to see the screen shot of it.

[Khalid]

Been working on embroidery Gcode generator for Multi-Head embroidery machine. Snapshot of GUI.

[Khalid]

Kiefer, why you have removed the video? I can't watch the video you have posted earlier doing high speed embroidery?

[kiefer]

Kiefer, why you have removed the video? I can't watch the video you have posted earlier doing high speed embroidery?

Working on the machine, with a new video, but it doesn't go good.
here is the old videohttps://youtu.be/e9tHP9UnSo8