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++++ Is a PC required to use the myCNC controller? | | ++++ Is a PC required to use the myCNC controller? | | ||
- | Yes, a PC is required to run the myCNC software, which will be used to control the myCNC board. You can use a full industrial PC (such as the one provided in some controller kits in our Shop), or you can use a small single board computer, such as a Raspberry Pi, an Odroid or a TinkerBoard. The links to download the myCNC software are available at our [[https:// | + | Yes, a PC is required to run the myCNC software, which will be used to control the myCNC board. You can use a full industrial PC (such as the one provided in some controller kits in our Shop), or you can use a small single board computer, such as a Raspberry Pi, an Odroid or a TinkerBoard. The links to download the myCNC software are available at our [[https:// |
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+ | Yes, a myCNC controller is needed to use most of the functions of the myCNC software. The main software itself is free and can be downloaded from our [[https:// | ||
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+ | The software can be downloaded and tested in Simulation mode, designed to help the user get a feel for the software layout and functions. However, the Simulation mode is highly restrictive, | ||
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====Software Setup==== | ====Software Setup==== | ||
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+ | ++++ What are the login credentials for a computer running a custom Linux build? | | ||
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+ | The login credentials for all Linux computers using the myCNC Ubuntu MATE installation are the following: | ||
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+ | Login: **mycnc** | ||
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+ | Password: **operator** | ||
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++++ How do I navigate the myCNC software? | | ++++ How do I navigate the myCNC software? | | ||
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++++ How to load G-code or DXF files into the software? | | ++++ How to load G-code or DXF files into the software? | | ||
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The files that you are attempting to load must be located in folders that are specified in the **Settings > Config > Preferences > Common** fields for **NC code folders**. If a folder that you would like to load your files from is missing, add it on a new line and press the Save Configuration button: | The files that you are attempting to load must be located in folders that are specified in the **Settings > Config > Preferences > Common** fields for **NC code folders**. If a folder that you would like to load your files from is missing, add it on a new line and press the Save Configuration button: | ||
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+ | To load file from your USB drive, you can add the following folder to the NC code folders list: | ||
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++++ Why do ports turn on/off automatically when opening and closing the program? | | ++++ Why do ports turn on/off automatically when opening and closing the program? | | ||
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Check the _HANDLER_INIT and _HANDLER_EXIT Software PLCs for the starting and closing commands respectively (specifically, | Check the _HANDLER_INIT and _HANDLER_EXIT Software PLCs for the starting and closing commands respectively (specifically, | ||
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+ | ++++ Why is the tool change macro M6 not working? | | ||
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+ | Check that the M6TXX tool change commands are accepted by the myCNC software (Settings > Config > G-codes settings > Tool Change M6TXX): | ||
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* Check that the reference voltage has been chosen correctly | * Check that the reference voltage has been chosen correctly | ||
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- | * In Settings > Config > Technology > THC, check that the Alarm Arc Voltage Difference and Alarm Arc Voltage Rise aren't set to a value that's too low - in cases where the reference and the measured voltage | + | * In Settings > Config > Technology > THC, check that the Alarm Arc Voltage Difference and Alarm Arc Voltage Rise aren't set to a value that's too low - in cases where the difference between |
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* Check that THC is enabled in the User Settings | * Check that THC is enabled in the User Settings |
faq.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/20 10:07 by ivan