So I have everything set up on the machine and the macros seem to work correctly so they must do a M53 then a M63 to toggle the probe and OMI on. Then another M53 followed by a M63 to toggle the...
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So I have everything set up on the machine and the macros seem to work correctly so they must do a M53 then a M63 to toggle the probe and OMI on. Then another M53 followed by a M63 to toggle the...
So some updates after testing some more. M53 turns on output P23 like it should, M63 does turn off output P23 like it should. So that is working as I expected. It may be that the OMI takes a pulse to...
I have a 2006 TM-2 mill. I just purchased it used. It originally was purchased with the probing option. I have also purchased an OMI, OMP60M and the TS27R with the appropriate adapter cable to...
What break out board are you using? Is the machine going into Estop when this happens? Can you post your entire config HAL and INI files in a zip file?
Again this sounds like an electrical noise...
See the following page. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for all of the man pages for the various hal components. debounce is there.
LinuxCNC
it would go something like this. I am sure...
This behavior is typical of a noisy switch activation. As the switch changes state it does so multiple times really fast (bouncing) you can add the debounce Hal component to your configuration....
Sounds as if you have a Z tool length offset set in the tool table and it is being used in the G-Code. If you are using just a single tool per G-Code file you can set your tool length offsets to 0 in...
While you cannot install LinuxCNC on the Windows operating system you can install it on a computer that currently has Windows installed by making it dual boot Windows and Linux. This can be...
The line you ask about is a comment as it is wrapped in parentheses. Any line or part of a line that is wrapped in parentheses is treated as a comment by the LinuxCNC g-code interpreter. The post...
It appears that in your G-Code your Z axis values are negative. This means that the top of the workpiece should probably be Z=0.0 as you have attempted to set. You need to make sure the origin point...
I would suggest using the stepconf wizard to set up your machine based on how you wired the BOB to the machine. This is the easiest way to get a stepper system going on LinuxCNC.
Metzenw,
I did purchase the mill. I knew when I bought it that I could not transfer programs on to the Fanuc controller. I thought that I could fix that issue and retain the Fanuc controls without...
I don't know of a method of probing via DNC. There are some pretty good probing setups now for LinuxCNC.
If you don't want the down time later down the road then it will be better to retrofit...
I am currently in the middle of a retrofit. I am sure I will be happy with the end result. However it is a lot of work to do the retrofit. Especially if you replace the existing servo drives.
My...
As good practice you should put one of the path codes G61 or G64 in the preamble of your G code. And change between them in the code when required.
I simulated the G code in your gist file in cut...
Also If you are doing 2D paths you should be able to have Fusion 360 generate arc commands (G02,G03) instead of short line segments (G01). Look at your post processor options. If you are doing 3D...
Conan,
The first issues of slow jerky movement leads me to believe that your program is using exact stop mode, G61. In this mode LinuxCNC will go to the exact endpoints of each line of code and...
crtroyer,
I would agree that I don't think you can go wrong with the Pico systems equipment. I am also currently in the middle of a retrofit using the same equipment. The PWM Servo Controller and...
John,
There has been a post on the LinuxCNC forums about just such a program that is an add in for the GUIs.
Here is a link to the post.
LinuxCNC :: Topic: Work with probe (1/2)
It has...
Chich
That is a good point and I do intend on selling all of the working components that will not be reused in the retrofit. I think that I will come out about even after it is all said and done....
chich,
So far the only advantage I see to keeping the Fanuc controls is the ability to get the machine working quicker. I see many more advantages to the retrofit and I think that I will go that...
Fordav11,
I understand that this was not top of the line at the time it was built 27 years ago. I understand that Fanuc is an excellent control system. If I were in a production shop where every...
zavateandu,
I plan on using the same servo motors that are already on the machine. I am just contemplating replacing the servo drive with the pico systems drives. The reason for this is two fold,...
I have a milling machine that has a Fanuc OMA control system installed. This machine was manufactured in 1988. The mechanical workings of the machine are good. I have ran into an issue with the main...
Ok,
So here is the delima. Do I replace the Fanuc board with a like board for ~$750.00. I will still have just 48K of memory to play with. I guess due to the silence on the subject that I will not...
Charles,
If I go with the retrofit I would be able to provide some cables. I could probably provide the serial cable. My plan is to reuse the cables that are on the machine just buy the honda...
Charles,
Thanks for checking. I will take a look at the settings you mention but I don't think it will matter as the communication works one way.
I will give cncrepair a call to see if they...
Charles,
I have not traced the path further down the line on the board. I was hoping someone would know what the next problem spot would be. I can try to trace it the next time I take it out of...
Al,
I replaced the receiver chip and the transmitter chip while I was at it. I put sockets in place of the old chips and put new chips in the sockets. I was sure this would fix the issue but it...
fordav11,
The board number for the main circuit board is A16B-1010-0150 / 07A.
On the backup plate behind the main circuit board is another Fanuc data plate that says the following
Fanuc...