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====== MyCNC Configuration Dialogs ======= | ====== MyCNC Configuration Dialogs ======= | ||
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* **Pulses per unit**. This parameter sets the number of pulses which the controller sends to the motor drivers to move by 1 unit distance (the unit depends on CNC configuration and can be either " | * **Pulses per unit**. This parameter sets the number of pulses which the controller sends to the motor drivers to move by 1 unit distance (the unit depends on CNC configuration and can be either " | ||
* **Max Speed** - CNC control will limit machine speed for each axis by this value. Note that the Max Speed does not count the override % value. Be careful if you use override values more than 100% | * **Max Speed** - CNC control will limit machine speed for each axis by this value. Note that the Max Speed does not count the override % value. Be careful if you use override values more than 100% | ||
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* **Axes Mapping** - Toolpath planner uses this setting for tool motion speed calculation. Possible settings are- | * **Axes Mapping** - Toolpath planner uses this setting for tool motion speed calculation. Possible settings are- | ||
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* "Slave Of XYZ" - Current speed calculated for X,Y,Z axes depending on a given F-feed rate. Turning speeds for rotary axes are adjusted to get synchronous motion. | * "Slave Of XYZ" - Current speed calculated for X,Y,Z axes depending on a given F-feed rate. Turning speeds for rotary axes are adjusted to get synchronous motion. | ||
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- | * **Attach to axis**. Any of 6/8 motor output can be attached to any axis. Here you can select what axis is used for every motor output. | + | * **Attach to axis**. Any of 6/8 motor output can be attached to any axis. Here you can select what axis is used for every motor output. Note the option of X+Y and X-Y axis attachment - this particular configuration has been designed for a belt system which uses two motors to drive the machine. |
- | * **Inversion** - Mark the checkbox if you need to change the rotation direction for any axis. | + | * **Inversion** - Mark the checkbox if you need to change the rotation direction for any axis. That way the system will invert movement in the negative direction to be registered as positive, and vice versa. |
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* Input type **Normally opened** or **Normally closed** can be selected to the alarm to specify its default behaviour while not triggered. The default behaviour can be checked in the Diagnostics panel and can be inverted in Settings > Config > Hardware > Common Hardware Settings. | * Input type **Normally opened** or **Normally closed** can be selected to the alarm to specify its default behaviour while not triggered. The default behaviour can be checked in the Diagnostics panel and can be inverted in Settings > Config > Hardware > Common Hardware Settings. | ||
- | MyCNC software has different **Handlers** for Alarm. | + | MyCNC software has different **Handlers** for each Alarm. |
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+ | The following alarms are available: | ||
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+ | * Emergency Button | ||
+ | * Collision sensor | ||
+ | * //Please note that although although the functions might seem to overlap for some use cases, the collision sensor is set up as a different item in the myCNC settings from the probe sensor. The probe sensor should be set in Probing Wizard > Probing Config.// | ||
+ | * X: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * X2: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * Y: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * Z: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * A: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * B: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * C: Servo Driver Ready | ||
+ | * Air Pressure | ||
+ | * Gas Pressure | ||
+ | * Oxygen Pressure | ||
+ | * Coolant | ||
+ | * Safety Switch | ||
+ | * Motor Short Circuit | ||
+ | * Spindle Driver Ready | ||
+ | * Servo driver(s) alarm | ||
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- | A user can define any behaviour for Emergency Stop event like - | + | {{youtube> |
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+ | When Emergency is triggered via the Emergency Stop button press, the execution of the control program stops automatically. At this point the " | ||
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+ | The user can define any behaviour | ||
* Power off servo-drivers | * Power off servo-drivers | ||
* Power off Spindle/ | * Power off Spindle/ | ||
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* etc. | * etc. | ||
- | PLC procedure " | + | PLC procedure " |
- | {{mycnc:mycnc-plc-builder-est.png}} | + | {{:mycnc:config-082-est.png}} |
- | If Emergency button activated, all further Job running, or jogging will be locked. | + | If Emergency button |
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- | Example | + | To configure the input port that will be assigned to the Emergency Stop button, please enter the necessary port value in Settings > Config > Inputs/ |
* Emergency button is **enabled** | * Emergency button is **enabled** | ||
- | * Binary input #53 is used as an Emergency key | + | * Binary input #28 is used as an Emergency key |
- | * Emergency button is **Normally | + | * Emergency button is **Normally |
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* Accept Command Buffer Lags toggles the acceptance of lagging commands that are sent to the controller despite the delay indicated in the command buffer window below. This is usually done when the number of commands per second is very large (in the hundreds/ | * Accept Command Buffer Lags toggles the acceptance of lagging commands that are sent to the controller despite the delay indicated in the command buffer window below. This is usually done when the number of commands per second is very large (in the hundreds/ | ||
* Job started Timeout specifies the time (in messages sent) between the signal for job start and the maximum allowable point at which the controller has to send a signal back to the host computer to confirm that the job has indeed started. This is set to be 15 by default - setting it much lower will result in the controller not having enough time to send a response signal to the computer, while setting it much higher might result in the computer taking much longer to process each individual user command. | * Job started Timeout specifies the time (in messages sent) between the signal for job start and the maximum allowable point at which the controller has to send a signal back to the host computer to confirm that the job has indeed started. This is set to be 15 by default - setting it much lower will result in the controller not having enough time to send a response signal to the computer, while setting it much higher might result in the computer taking much longer to process each individual user command. | ||
+ | * While by default, the Job Started Timeout is set to 15 in many profiles, on newer installations (especially on single board computers such as Tinkerboards) it is necessary to set this value to around 30 for reliable communication. Otherwise, the program may refuse to start due to the controller not having enough time to send a response back to the computer. | ||
* Master polling profile specifies the network connection behaviour in MS Windows setups. This is set to the // | * Master polling profile specifies the network connection behaviour in MS Windows setups. This is set to the // | ||
* Load Default Settings buttons allow the user to load the default network configuration for MS Windows and Linux machines in one click. The only difference between the MS Windows and Linux configurations is in UDP Messages Period field, with 100 and 30 ms respectively. | * Load Default Settings buttons allow the user to load the default network configuration for MS Windows and Linux machines in one click. The only difference between the MS Windows and Linux configurations is in UDP Messages Period field, with 100 and 30 ms respectively. | ||
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Upon opening the Motion tab in Settings, you are presented with the following window: | Upon opening the Motion tab in Settings, you are presented with the following window: | ||
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The following settings can be edited in the Motion tab: | The following settings can be edited in the Motion tab: | ||
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* S-curve smooth filtering specifies the time the controller gives the machine to adjust its acceleration during sharp turns. A larger value allows for a larger impulse time, resulting in reduced stress and shocks to the machine hardware. 41ms is recommended. | * S-curve smooth filtering specifies the time the controller gives the machine to adjust its acceleration during sharp turns. A larger value allows for a larger impulse time, resulting in reduced stress and shocks to the machine hardware. 41ms is recommended. | ||
+ | * Acceleration Override allows the user to adjust how the acceleration behaviour works on the machine (from rapid changes to speeds at corners, which may cause the smoothness of the motor operation to suffer, to a smooth cut which will result in a longer time for the job to complete. This feature is currently under construction (as of myCNC v1.88.3943). | ||
* Look Ahead Break Angle - if the angle is larger than this, the machine will stop at corner completely in order to allow for a sharper cut. An example of such a cut is shown in the image below: | * Look Ahead Break Angle - if the angle is larger than this, the machine will stop at corner completely in order to allow for a sharper cut. An example of such a cut is shown in the image below: | ||
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* 2D Cutting is used on plasma/gas machines which lack a configurable z-axis. This option is turned OFF by default. | * 2D Cutting is used on plasma/gas machines which lack a configurable z-axis. This option is turned OFF by default. | ||
+ | * Fast Cutting toggle - Allows to move over a part in a drawing process to check the movement path at a speed higher than the normal cutting speed. Useful for plasma/gas setups with a lower cutting speed. Writing 0 will disable fast drawing, writing 1 will enable fast drawing. | ||
* Step-jog count specifies whether the user wants the machine to monitor the inputs sent to it as it is already moving or not. If selected, the machine will count however many signals are sent to it even if it is moving already, if not selected then the machine will ignore other signals until it has completed its initial movement. This allows to set up pendant control which will either count the number of impulses sent from the pendant and move an according distance, or will instead try to match the rotation speed of the pendant wheel (moving when the wheel is moved, stopping when the wheel is stopped). | * Step-jog count specifies whether the user wants the machine to monitor the inputs sent to it as it is already moving or not. If selected, the machine will count however many signals are sent to it even if it is moving already, if not selected then the machine will ignore other signals until it has completed its initial movement. This allows to set up pendant control which will either count the number of impulses sent from the pendant and move an according distance, or will instead try to match the rotation speed of the pendant wheel (moving when the wheel is moved, stopping when the wheel is stopped). | ||
* **Sync G0 & (G1, G2, G3) Overspeed** allows the user to sync the rapid and cutting speeds, allowing the user to use one set of buttons (shown in the screenshot below) to change them at the same time. If the check mark in the Motion configuration dialog is set to **ON**, then upon pressing the Overspeed buttons on the main screen, both G1/G2/G3 AND the G0 Overspeed will be changed (speeds will be synced). If the check mark is set to **OFF**, only the G1/G2/G3 speeds will be changed upon pressing the main screen buttons, and controlling the G0 overspeed | * **Sync G0 & (G1, G2, G3) Overspeed** allows the user to sync the rapid and cutting speeds, allowing the user to use one set of buttons (shown in the screenshot below) to change them at the same time. If the check mark in the Motion configuration dialog is set to **ON**, then upon pressing the Overspeed buttons on the main screen, both G1/G2/G3 AND the G0 Overspeed will be changed (speeds will be synced). If the check mark is set to **OFF**, only the G1/G2/G3 speeds will be changed upon pressing the main screen buttons, and controlling the G0 overspeed | ||
- | //NOTE: The ET6, ET7 and ET10 myCNC motion controllers have a typical overspeed range from 5% (low bound) to 150% (high bound). Setting overspeed to a value higher than 150% may lead to performance issues.// | + | * //NOTE: Overspeed acts in a manner |
+ | //NOTE: The ET6, ET7 and ET10 myCNC motion controllers have a typical overspeed range from 1% (low bound) to 125% (high bound). Setting overspeed to a value higher than 150% may lead to performance issues.// | ||
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* Creep Speed specifies the speed of the machine after it begins to cut into the working material. It is advisable to set it to be lower than the actual working speed for a small portion of time at the start of the cut. This time is specified in seconds. | * Creep Speed specifies the speed of the machine after it begins to cut into the working material. It is advisable to set it to be lower than the actual working speed for a small portion of time at the start of the cut. This time is specified in seconds. | ||
- | | + | * This is a legacy option. Using creep speed / creep time allows to use a slow movement during the initial pierce of the material, resulting in less wear on the plasma or gas torch, allowing for the metal to fly out of the cutting area as the torch moves. Modern plasma torches allow for a more focused cut, rendering this option obsolete - however, it still may be used on older plasma machines or on gas cutting machines. |
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* Speed/ | * Speed/ | ||
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- | This list presents the available templates that are commonly used in some CNC setups, including macros such as Emergency Stop Handler, the CNC Vision camera macros, etc. This page allows the user to load the commonly used macros into the myCNC Hardware PLC list even if the original macros have been changed/ | + | This list presents the available templates that are commonly used in some CNC setups, including macros such as Emergency Stop Handler, the CNC Vision camera macros |
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* Command G59 is set to switch the coordinate system to Coordinate System #6 by default. However, if Hypertherm systems are used, Command G59 can be switched to comply with the Hypertherm command style. | * Command G59 is set to switch the coordinate system to Coordinate System #6 by default. However, if Hypertherm systems are used, Command G59 can be switched to comply with the Hypertherm command style. | ||
* Similarly, Command M50 can be assigned to THC OFF, Feed Override Control or Hypertherm style of commands. | * Similarly, Command M50 can be assigned to THC OFF, Feed Override Control or Hypertherm style of commands. | ||
- | * Tool Change toggles whether the user can set up the tool change from the main screen of myCNC software. Turn ON to enable tool switching. | + | * Tool Change toggles whether the user can set up the tool change from the main screen of myCNC software. Turn ON to enable tool switching. |
+ | * NOTE: Tool change commands (M6TXX) will NOT be accepted from the G-code if this setting is disabled. | ||
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* Accept single S-code allows the machine to accept single commands for spindle speed changes on the fly. Not applicable to every configuration. | * Accept single S-code allows the machine to accept single commands for spindle speed changes on the fly. Not applicable to every configuration. | ||
* G18/G19 Switch re-orients the arcs from clockwise to counterclockwise rotation when drawing. Depending on the CAM software used, different configurations of this setting are required. | * G18/G19 Switch re-orients the arcs from clockwise to counterclockwise rotation when drawing. Depending on the CAM software used, different configurations of this setting are required. | ||
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* **Ellipses interpolation** can be set to be by Lines or Arcs, depending on the usercase. | * **Ellipses interpolation** can be set to be by Lines or Arcs, depending on the usercase. | ||
* **Ellipse segments** specify the number of segments into which the ellipses will be split | * **Ellipse segments** specify the number of segments into which the ellipses will be split | ||
- | * **DXF toolpath optimization** toggle allows the myCNC software to optimize cut time by choosing the closest next cut as the program is running. This setting is usually left ON, as it allows to create a valid toolpath for a simple Photoshop file etc, however in case that the file you are importing already has a specified toolpath it can be toggled OFF so that the toolpaths do not conflict. | + | * **DXF toolpath optimization** toggle allows the myCNC software to optimize cut time in DXF/HPGL files by choosing the closest next cut as the program is running. This setting is usually left ON, as it allows to create a valid toolpath for a simple Photoshop file etc, however in case that the file you are importing already has a specified toolpath it can be toggled OFF so that the toolpaths do not conflict. |
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* **Contour direction** is useful on mill/plasma machines which care about the clockwise/ | * **Contour direction** is useful on mill/plasma machines which care about the clockwise/ | ||
* **Spline segments** specifies the number of segments the splines are split into in order to create their linear approximation within the software. | * **Spline segments** specifies the number of segments the splines are split into in order to create their linear approximation within the software. | ||
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* **Encoder Z signals**, if those are used (typically left to be OFF). | * **Encoder Z signals**, if those are used (typically left to be OFF). | ||
* **Ignore Limits while aligning** flag. Sometimes the sensors used for aligning are the same sensors as would be typically used for a limit signal when the machine reaches its limits. In order to prevent them functioning as the limit sensors (and therefore aborting the entire procedure as they will be triggered) during the gantry alignment process, the check mark can be set to ON. | * **Ignore Limits while aligning** flag. Sometimes the sensors used for aligning are the same sensors as would be typically used for a limit signal when the machine reaches its limits. In order to prevent them functioning as the limit sensors (and therefore aborting the entire procedure as they will be triggered) during the gantry alignment process, the check mark can be set to ON. | ||
- | * **Align while move** - can be set to be Forward or Backward. The Forward configuration works as follows: One side reaches the sensor, and the motor for that side stops, while the other side's motor continues forward until the opposite sensor is reached, then stops as well. This method is not ideal as the first initial stop is done at a high speed as the machine suddenly comes into contact with the sensor. The other method is to go Backwards, by triggering one sensor, passing that sensor on one side, then reaching the sensor on the other, and afterwards aligning | + | * **Align while move** - can be set to be Forward or Backward. The Forward configuration works as follows: One side reaches the sensor, and the motor for that side stops, while the other side's motor continues forward until the opposite sensor is reached, then stops as well. This method is not ideal as the first initial stop is done at a high speed as the machine suddenly comes into contact with the sensor. The other method is to go Backwards, by triggering one sensor, passing that sensor on one side, then reaching the sensor on the other, |
* **Final tuning** allows to set the distance to move the machine if the user knows that the sensors are not set to be perfectly, but one is misaligned by a certain small distance. This small distance should be inputted into the final tuning field. | * **Final tuning** allows to set the distance to move the machine if the user knows that the sensors are not set to be perfectly, but one is misaligned by a certain small distance. This small distance should be inputted into the final tuning field. | ||
* **Double check** - this allows for a greater precision alignment when using the Forward setting, by moving back after hitting both sensors and then forward again at a slower speed. This feature is currently under development, | * **Double check** - this allows for a greater precision alignment when using the Forward setting, by moving back after hitting both sensors and then forward again at a slower speed. This feature is currently under development, | ||
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The following settings are available for macro generation: | The following settings are available for macro generation: | ||
- | * **Sensor width**. The sensor width/ | + | * **Sensor width**. The sensor width/ |
* **Sensor number** - specifies the sensor used for the surface measure procedure. | * **Sensor number** - specifies the sensor used for the surface measure procedure. | ||
* **Sensor type** - normally closed or normally open. Check the default behaviour in the Diagnostics window. The default behaviour can be inverted in Hardware > Common Hardware Settings. | * **Sensor type** - normally closed or normally open. Check the default behaviour in the Diagnostics window. The default behaviour can be inverted in Hardware > Common Hardware Settings. | ||
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The following settings are available: | The following settings are available: | ||
+ | * **V2** checkmark allows for a double-contact (double tap) procedure. | ||
* **Fake procedure** allows to forego the actual measurement if the user does not have a tool length measuring sensor. This fake procedure effectively allows the user to measure the tool length manually, bringing the machine to an approximate distance that is roughly equal to the tool length. The macro generated will move the machine at a very low speed, and the sensor should be typically set to Normally Closed in order to immediately stop the procedure (the macro will move the machine a very small distance, until the Normally Closed sensor indicates to the machine that the process should be aborted, then the manually set distance will be used as the tool length). | * **Fake procedure** allows to forego the actual measurement if the user does not have a tool length measuring sensor. This fake procedure effectively allows the user to measure the tool length manually, bringing the machine to an approximate distance that is roughly equal to the tool length. The macro generated will move the machine at a very low speed, and the sensor should be typically set to Normally Closed in order to immediately stop the procedure (the macro will move the machine a very small distance, until the Normally Closed sensor indicates to the machine that the process should be aborted, then the manually set distance will be used as the tool length). | ||
* **Speed XY** to specify the speed in the xy-axes | * **Speed XY** to specify the speed in the xy-axes | ||
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* Fast Lowering allows to move the machine down faster during the initial stage before it comes into contact with the tool length sensor. Useful for machines with a large z-axis distance as it allows to speed up the process considerably if the tool is brought down for the entire height of the machine. | * Fast Lowering allows to move the machine down faster during the initial stage before it comes into contact with the tool length sensor. Useful for machines with a large z-axis distance as it allows to speed up the process considerably if the tool is brought down for the entire height of the machine. | ||
* The macro header and macro footer allow to input additional commands before/ | * The macro header and macro footer allow to input additional commands before/ | ||
- | * The macro filename is set to M421 by default. | + | * The macro filename is set to M421 by default. |
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* Number of tools in the ATC | * Number of tools in the ATC | ||
* Manual tool change for the rest of the tools specifies if there will be manual tool changes for tools outside the specified range. This way, more tools can be added to the program G-code which will require outside confirmation after change (for example, tool #10 can be specified in the G-code while only 5 tools have been inputted in the field above). Both loading and unloading unknown tools is supported for the manual tool change, and will require external confirmation that the manual tool change process has been completed properly. | * Manual tool change for the rest of the tools specifies if there will be manual tool changes for tools outside the specified range. This way, more tools can be added to the program G-code which will require outside confirmation after change (for example, tool #10 can be specified in the G-code while only 5 tools have been inputted in the field above). Both loading and unloading unknown tools is supported for the manual tool change, and will require external confirmation that the manual tool change process has been completed properly. | ||
+ | * G20/G21 Handler allows myCNC to store the units (mm or inches) that the G-code control program is using at the moment that the tool change macro is launched. After the tool change macro is initiated, it will then use the default dimensions selected for the user profile (for example, if inches are selected in G-codes settings, then all dimensions for the tool change will be in inches). At the end of the tool change macro, the current G20/G21 value is then restored. | ||
* Unload offsets for the X, Y and Z axes specify the particular positions for the load/unload offsets. It is typically set to be some z-axis distance for round tools (as the tool changer will come to clamp them from above, coming directly downwards), and some x/y and z distance for a fork-like setup so that the ATC can move in properly and grab the tool. The movement sequence is reversed for loading/ | * Unload offsets for the X, Y and Z axes specify the particular positions for the load/unload offsets. It is typically set to be some z-axis distance for round tools (as the tool changer will come to clamp them from above, coming directly downwards), and some x/y and z distance for a fork-like setup so that the ATC can move in properly and grab the tool. The movement sequence is reversed for loading/ | ||
* Slow speeds for the XY and Z axes are used while loading/ | * Slow speeds for the XY and Z axes are used while loading/ | ||
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* **Character Encoding** - myCNC software uses Unicode Text encoding system. If input G-code files contain symbols encoded in other Encoding system, this system should be set in **Character Encoding.** combobox allows to show local symbols correctly in the myCNC software | * **Character Encoding** - myCNC software uses Unicode Text encoding system. If input G-code files contain symbols encoded in other Encoding system, this system should be set in **Character Encoding.** combobox allows to show local symbols correctly in the myCNC software | ||
- | * **NC code folders** - In **File Open Dialog** and **DXF Import Dialog**, the myCNC software will search for nc-files in the folders provided in this field. For example, if the NC code folders are set as " | + | * **NC code folders** - In **File Open Dialog** and **DXF Import Dialog**, the myCNC software will search for nc-files in the folders provided in this field. For example, if the NC code folders are set as " |
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* **NC code network folders** specify the network folders that the myCNC software will access to look for nc-files. The folder that myCNC will access will also be mirrored (downloaded) to one specified in the next field, Network Mirror Folder, to prevent issues in case of a poor network connection. | * **NC code network folders** specify the network folders that the myCNC software will access to look for nc-files. The folder that myCNC will access will also be mirrored (downloaded) to one specified in the next field, Network Mirror Folder, to prevent issues in case of a poor network connection. | ||
+ | * **Network mirror folder** - when downloading files over the network, download failures are possible, therefore, in myCNC, files from network folders are first copied to the local disk when you try to open the control program, that way the download will be loaded into the application from the local disk. Then, a network failure or simply shutting down a networked computer while a multi-hour file is running will not result in a failure, since the file has already been copied to the local disk. There are settings for this - "NC code network folder" | ||
* **Lib storage folder** specifies the folder in which the library parts are stored on the computer. This should not be changed unless strictly necessary, as some libraries in the more recent software versions have the lib folder hard-coded. | * **Lib storage folder** specifies the folder in which the library parts are stored on the computer. This should not be changed unless strictly necessary, as some libraries in the more recent software versions have the lib folder hard-coded. | ||
* **NC code filename extensions** lists the possible extensions that the software will allow the user to open. If an extension is not on the list, it can be added provided it can be read by the myCNC software. | * **NC code filename extensions** lists the possible extensions that the software will allow the user to open. If an extension is not on the list, it can be added provided it can be read by the myCNC software. | ||
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* The **Disable keyboard Events** setting allows to completely disable keyboard inputs, leaving only the touchscreen for the user to operate. | * The **Disable keyboard Events** setting allows to completely disable keyboard inputs, leaving only the touchscreen for the user to operate. | ||
* The basic machine profile can be specified to be Mill/ | * The basic machine profile can be specified to be Mill/ | ||
- | * The **Forced Homing at Start** and the **Forced Emergency Homing** settings are used only in older versions of the software and will be deprecated in the upcoming myCNC software versions. The functions of these settings have been replaced by the HOMING_HANDLER from Software PLC. | + | * The **Forced Homing at Start** and the **Forced Emergency Homing** settings are used ONLY in older versions of the software and will be deprecated in the upcoming myCNC software versions. The functions of these settings have been replaced by the HOMING_HANDLER from Software PLC and should not be used on any recent software versions. |
* **Reload nc-file if NC-RESET pressed** toggles whether the full file is reloaded upon pressing the Return to Top button on the main software screen. The toggle is left ON by default. | * **Reload nc-file if NC-RESET pressed** toggles whether the full file is reloaded upon pressing the Return to Top button on the main software screen. The toggle is left ON by default. | ||
* **Reset tool number** setting allows the user to reset the tool number after the controller has been turned off and on again. This is an experimental feature for only certain setups, and is not recommended by default. | * **Reset tool number** setting allows the user to reset the tool number after the controller has been turned off and on again. This is an experimental feature for only certain setups, and is not recommended by default. | ||
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The colours config window allows the user to customize the visuals of the myCNC application. In this window, presets such as the dark grey and the dark blue themes can be preloaded, or customized completely from the ground up. When the user is satisfied with their particular theme, they can export it by using the Export Colors to File button. | The colours config window allows the user to customize the visuals of the myCNC application. In this window, presets such as the dark grey and the dark blue themes can be preloaded, or customized completely from the ground up. When the user is satisfied with their particular theme, they can export it by using the Export Colors to File button. | ||
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+ | The colors can be assigned via an HTML code (for example, #00ff00 for bright green). The color can be either selected via the built-in color picker, or via an HTML picker online such as [[https:// | ||
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NOTE: The G28/G30 home positions MUST be set correctly if G28/G30 codes are used in the control program. Failing to set them correctly will lead to the control program stopping at the G28/G30 line and not moving forward in the code as an internal error message will be presented to the program. | NOTE: The G28/G30 home positions MUST be set correctly if G28/G30 codes are used in the control program. Failing to set them correctly will lead to the control program stopping at the G28/G30 line and not moving forward in the code as an internal error message will be presented to the program. | ||
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The parking coordinates specify the preset parking positions that are saved in the myCNC software for future use. The user can set up to ten parking positions for their convenience, | The parking coordinates specify the preset parking positions that are saved in the myCNC software for future use. The user can set up to ten parking positions for their convenience, | ||
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+ | More info on adding the profile widget to profiles which do not have it displayed by default: | ||
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The plasma settings screen allows the user to select the following: | The plasma settings screen allows the user to select the following: | ||
+ | * Arc Speed control (//NOTE: As of August 2020, Arc Speed Control has been duplicated to Settings > Motion//). Arc speed control can be used on holes or when cutting arcs (such as rounded corners). In this tab you can: | ||
+ | * Enable/ | ||
+ | * Arc Slow Diameter. This specifies the maximum diameter for the arc to automatically enable arc / hole cutting speed. If the Arc Slow Diameter is set to 0, arc speed will only be enabled through the M17 macro in G-code (and disabled through the M18 macro). | ||
+ | * Cutting speed (Cutcharts) - this will preload a cutcharts speed, which can then be overwritten by the user. The speed is loaded from the cutcharts only if the Cutting Table option is selected in Preferences > Common > Basic Machine Profile. | ||
+ | * Arcs Cutting Speed (Cutcharts) - this will preload a cutcharts arc / hole cutting speed which can then be overwritten by the user. As with the Cutting Speed (Cutcharts) option, this will be loaded only in cases when Cutting Table is selected and the information is present in the necessary cutchart. | ||
+ | * X1366P profiles have the Cutting and the Arc speed displayed on the main screen (as of February 2020) for the user to quickly reference / change if necessary: | ||
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* Current control. Current control can be chosen between Control through DAC, PWM, Modbus or Hypertherm Serial Interface. These are all mutually exclusive - only one can be chosen at a time. | * Current control. Current control can be chosen between Control through DAC, PWM, Modbus or Hypertherm Serial Interface. These are all mutually exclusive - only one can be chosen at a time. | ||
* Control through DAC is the option mostly used for simple plasma cutting machines. The DAC ratio allows the user to set the ratio to convert the value of the current. | * Control through DAC is the option mostly used for simple plasma cutting machines. The DAC ratio allows the user to set the ratio to convert the value of the current. | ||
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* Process current (amps) which specifies the current for the machine | * Process current (amps) which specifies the current for the machine | ||
* Kerf compensation method. Kerf compensation can either be done using a standard mill technique for tool radius compensation, | * Kerf compensation method. Kerf compensation can either be done using a standard mill technique for tool radius compensation, | ||
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+ | * Note how the two methods are different: Method 1 (plasma kerf compensation) will first move out and then begin the cut, then complete the cut while still using kerf compensation, | ||
+ | * A kerf value (for plasma cutting) or tool diameter offset (for milling) specifies the offset value. In order for the offset to actually be activated within the program, the G-codes must contain the kerf ON/OFF codes (G41, G42, G40). Most CAM software packages designed for plasma cutting take the tool diameter compensation into account when generating the control program automatically. In those cases, the offset (kerf or toll diameter) compensation must be turned off in myCNC software. | ||
* Auto Gas Console settings. myCNC software allows for gas control using the software PLC commands rather than through the machine. This setting is tailored to the specific customer. If you are interested in the Auto Gas Console settings tailored for your specific needs, please contact the myCNC team through the [[https:// | * Auto Gas Console settings. myCNC software allows for gas control using the software PLC commands rather than through the machine. This setting is tailored to the specific customer. If you are interested in the Auto Gas Console settings tailored for your specific needs, please contact the myCNC team through the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ==Tube Cutting== | ||
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+ | Tube cutting is a feature on the X1366P profiles designed for S- and Y-tubes (such as the X1366PYT profile). | ||
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+ | * **Y Tube Cutting enable/ | ||
+ | * **Pulses per revolution**: | ||
+ | * **Tube diameter**: in mm | ||
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+ | New tube cutting modes are currently in beta-testing (as of July 2020). S-tube (square tube) cutting will be added in addition to Y-tube cutting in future releases. | ||
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+ | The options for switching between sheet and tube cutting are available in the top menu | ||
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* If the **Spindle Overspeed, [%]** value is changed, it will be applied for next **Sxxxx** code as well. For instance, if the current spindle speed is 5000 rpm and you set the " | * If the **Spindle Overspeed, [%]** value is changed, it will be applied for next **Sxxxx** code as well. For instance, if the current spindle speed is 5000 rpm and you set the " | ||
- **Encoder channel**. If feedback encoder is installed on the Spindle for threading, it might be configured in this field. Control boards ET5 and ET10 have 6 encoder inputs (with a hardware decoder), ET7 has 3 encoder inputs (hardware decoding as well). Encoder channel # should be configured here. | - **Encoder channel**. If feedback encoder is installed on the Spindle for threading, it might be configured in this field. Control boards ET5 and ET10 have 6 encoder inputs (with a hardware decoder), ET7 has 3 encoder inputs (hardware decoding as well). Encoder channel # should be configured here. | ||
+ | - //Side note on encoder inputs: myCNC does not use the zero (Z) mark in this case. Since the total number of pulses per revolution is known in advance, the spindle position can be reproduced with ease (until the controller and the driver are powered off). The process is not tied to the absolute position of the spindle, since that isn't typically required - instead, what is typically needed is some reference to the workpiece that stays stable during the cutting process (for example, for multi-pass cutting, etc)// | ||
- **Encoder pulses per revolution**. If Spindle Encoder feedback is used, the number of encoder pulses per spindle revolution should be set in this field. | - **Encoder pulses per revolution**. If Spindle Encoder feedback is used, the number of encoder pulses per spindle revolution should be set in this field. | ||
- **Voltage offset, units** - see below | - **Voltage offset, units** - see below | ||
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- **Read Registers**. VFD might have some status/ | - **Read Registers**. VFD might have some status/ | ||
- "Write registers" | - "Write registers" | ||
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+ | Access to these variables is also available from the PLC, so you can implement some additional features, such as movement when when a set speed is reached (as opposed to movement by timeout), monitoring spindle rotation during operation, overheating errors, etc. | ||
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* 2 lines G76 describes the format in which G76 commands are written. If the setting is selected, two lines of code description will be required. | * 2 lines G76 describes the format in which G76 commands are written. If the setting is selected, two lines of code description will be required. | ||
* G96 CSS max speed specifies the maximum Constant Surface Speed that the machine is allowed to go up to. As the lathe will attempt to maintain constant speed while the working radius gets smaller, the speed will continuously increase. In order to prevent the machine from trying to increase the speed to infinity, a limit should be set. | * G96 CSS max speed specifies the maximum Constant Surface Speed that the machine is allowed to go up to. As the lathe will attempt to maintain constant speed while the working radius gets smaller, the speed will continuously increase. In order to prevent the machine from trying to increase the speed to infinity, a limit should be set. | ||
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* G96 CSS mode active selects when the Constant Surface Speed is activated. Normally, it is done only on G1/G2/G3 commands when the program is moving the working tool. However, it can also be set to All Motion in order to allow manual movements of the lathe' | * G96 CSS mode active selects when the Constant Surface Speed is activated. Normally, it is done only on G1/G2/G3 commands when the program is moving the working tool. However, it can also be set to All Motion in order to allow manual movements of the lathe' | ||
* Tool number input format specifies the format the tool number is recorded in. The possible formats are XX, XXYY, and XXYYZZ. These different format can specify the tool length and correction values, and should be chosen depending on how the tool numbers are written in the code. Correction numbers can be different for the same instrument, depending on the particular tool usage required at that particular point in the code. | * Tool number input format specifies the format the tool number is recorded in. The possible formats are XX, XXYY, and XXYYZZ. These different format can specify the tool length and correction values, and should be chosen depending on how the tool numbers are written in the code. Correction numbers can be different for the same instrument, depending on the particular tool usage required at that particular point in the code. | ||
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- | The camera system allows to correct an imported DXF file if the working material has been stretched/ | + | The camera system allows to correct an imported DXF file if the working material has been stretched/ |
For a full overview of CNC Vision Camera setup, please consult the [[quickstart: | For a full overview of CNC Vision Camera setup, please consult the [[quickstart: | ||
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* The Serial Communication section outlines the connection information and allows the user to load some default sets of keys. Keys can also be imported from a file which is located in the | * The Serial Communication section outlines the connection information and allows the user to load some default sets of keys. Keys can also be imported from a file which is located in the | ||
- | * Keys can be set to trigger a certain action both when pressed and released. It is possible, for example, to set up a key which would pause the program when pressed, and then start it up again when the key is released. | + | * Keys can be set to trigger a certain action both when pressed and released. It is possible, for example, to set up a key which would pause the program when pressed, and then start it up again when the key is released |
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The hotkeys for moving the axes are also set in this dialog window by assigning each particular axis direction to the arrow keys. | The hotkeys for moving the axes are also set in this dialog window by assigning each particular axis direction to the arrow keys. | ||
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+ | | Arrow up | Move tool (default is Y+, direction can be reassigned) | | ||
+ | | Arrow down | Move tool (default is Y-) | | ||
+ | | Arrow left | Move tool (default is X-) | | ||
+ | | Arrow right | Move tool (default is X+) | | ||
+ | | PgUp | Move tool (default is Z+) | | ||
+ | | PgDn | Move tool (default is Z-) | | ||
+ | | 1 | Zoom out | | ||
+ | | 2 | Move visualization up | | ||
+ | | 3 | Zoom in | | ||
+ | | 4 | Move visualization right | | ||
+ | | 5 | Fit to screen | | ||
+ | | 6 | Move visualization left | | ||
+ | | 8 | Move visualization down | | ||
+ | | R | Back to working point | | ||
+ | | T | Run program (cut from edge) | | ||
+ | | A | Reload program | | ||
+ | | S | Stop program | | ||
+ | | G | Run program | | ||
+ | | Ctrl + X | Restart GUI | | ||
+ | | Ctrl + Z | Save current profile to archive | | ||
+ | | Ctrl + N | Next line | | ||
+ | | Ctrl + P | Previous line | | ||
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* The key combination (whether Ctrl, Alt, Shift are used, and the specific key assigned) | * The key combination (whether Ctrl, Alt, Shift are used, and the specific key assigned) | ||
* The state (pressed or released) which will trigger the response. Both of these can be chosen for the same key combination, | * The state (pressed or released) which will trigger the response. Both of these can be chosen for the same key combination, | ||
* The particular action (read more about actions in the [[mycnc: | * The particular action (read more about actions in the [[mycnc: | ||
* Specific command (if applicable to the particular action, as some simpler actions don't require a specific command). | * Specific command (if applicable to the particular action, as some simpler actions don't require a specific command). | ||
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+ | **NOTE**: Your system keyboard shortcuts can override the myCNC program shortcuts. For usability purposes, it is recommended to disable unnecessary shortcuts in your system to not conflict with the myCNC application. There can be found in your OS settings. For example, Ubuntu MATE shortcuts can be found by searching for the //Keyboard Shortcuts// setting in the Main Menu: | ||
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* Autorepeat generates the rising edge continuously. This behaviour is useful when the button long-press needs to correspond to a gradual increase/ | * Autorepeat generates the rising edge continuously. This behaviour is useful when the button long-press needs to correspond to a gradual increase/ | ||
* Slots describe the available events, which are the same as in the [[mycnc: | * Slots describe the available events, which are the same as in the [[mycnc: | ||
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* The Common Hardware Settings allow the user to invert any input/ | * The Common Hardware Settings allow the user to invert any input/ | ||
- | * ADC inputs can be inverted similar to inputs/ | + | |
- | * Pulse Width is set up in the Common Hardware Settings. To learn more about this, read the [[mycnc: | + | * Max value of 1.62 seconds on the ET7 |
- | * The pulse format can be chosen between pulse/dir or cw/ccw formats. The pulse/dir format has the step and direction inputs. Step input accepts a pulse signal which determines angle and speed of rotation. Direction input receives either high or low digital signal that regulates direction of rotation. The CW/CCW mode, on the other hand, has CW and CCW inputs. Pulse in these inputs determines whether the motor rotates clockwise or counter clockwise. This setting depends upon the hardware that the setup is using. | + | * For ET10 filtering is currently fixed at 0.16 ms. |
- | * UART2 Setup can be chosen between External myTHC, IPG Laser Control, Modbus #2, Hypertherm Interface or Capacitive Height Sensor. | + | * Note that the fast encoder inputs (#20-#25 for the ET7 board) are not affected by the filtration to not introduce unnecessary delays. |
- | * External myTHC: Deprecated, was used as an external Torch Height Control which would be attached to the controller and exchange arc voltage information, | + | * The **Keypad filter** performs a similar function to the Input Pins Filter, by introducing a delay in which the panel key has to be held continuously for the system to recognize the key press. Setting this value to zero will disable the delay. Max value of 250. |
- | * IPG Laser Control: Deprecated, was used as laser control through UART2. If any users require this control, please contact myCNC Support. | + | * **ADC inputs** can be inverted similar to inputs/ |
- | * Modbus #2: Under development. The feature allows to use the controller as slave (rather than master), with gvariable commands being sent to it by some other device. | + | |
- | * Hypertherm Interface: Used for the HPR series Hypertherm machines, as those use a different protocol from Powermax/ | + | * The pulse format can be chosen between |
- | * Capacitive Height Sensor: Deprecated, was used on the machines running a capacitive height sensor which would transmit the height information to the controller through a digital (rather than analog) signal. | + | |
- | * Command buffer size is chosen between 8k and 16k. 16k is always chosen for newer firmware (after November 2015) and on all the newer boards. Only the ET1/ET3 boards with firmware which has not been updated use 8k. | + | |
- | * ET6-ET10 overspeed bugfix toggle - this setting is not useful for the newer boards, as those automatically transmit their firmware version to the myCNC program. Useful on older ET6/ET10 boards as the overspeed parameter was counted differently on those from the more recent ET3/ET7 boards. | + | |
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* Dead zone - a range of input values where the output value is zero. | * Dead zone - a range of input values where the output value is zero. | ||
* DAC offset. Typically, we are looking at a range from -10V to +10V, which translates to 0-4095. As each motor has their own offsets, the DAC Offset value allows us to take that into account. | * DAC offset. Typically, we are looking at a range from -10V to +10V, which translates to 0-4095. As each motor has their own offsets, the DAC Offset value allows us to take that into account. | ||
+ | * FError value | ||
+ | * S.EN port - servo ON command | ||
* Position Error and Speed Control values window which allows the user to monitor these values in real time by assigning a colour to each of the eight motors. | * Position Error and Speed Control values window which allows the user to monitor these values in real time by assigning a colour to each of the eight motors. | ||
* Buttons for motor control are available at the bottom of the page, which allow the user to quickly see how each motor reacts to an input and what the error/speed values would be. | * Buttons for motor control are available at the bottom of the page, which allow the user to quickly see how each motor reacts to an input and what the error/speed values would be. | ||
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* The user is able to select particular tabs to display on the main screen, such as the Vars tab, Diagnose, Library and others. | * The user is able to select particular tabs to display on the main screen, such as the Vars tab, Diagnose, Library and others. | ||
* Tabs shown after pressing the Settings button from the main screen of myCNC software can also be configured here. These include System, Support, PLC, Stats, Log and Cutcharts tab. | * Tabs shown after pressing the Settings button from the main screen of myCNC software can also be configured here. These include System, Support, PLC, Stats, Log and Cutcharts tab. | ||
+ | * The user is also able to edit the appearance of the Tools window on the main myCNC screen from the UI Settings tab. The UI Settings tab allows you to select the necessary elements of the Tools window by setting the check marks next to the necessary UI options: | ||
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