[dbt3000files]

Does anyone have a simple solution for logging operating hours on Kmotion CNC the way you are able to in Mach3? I know I could write a c program and have it running in the background, but then I'd actually have to learn how to do that.

Anything simpler that I might be missing? If not, any help on writing timer program that will save its position would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
David

[TomKerekes]

Hi David,

What is the minimum requirements that you would need. Would something like a log to a file work for you?

Regards

[bhurts]

I have to say this would be nice to have. For me I would like to see on time for the k-flop and if possible also actual cut time/g-code execution. A log file would work fine. I assume it could be viewed with notepad?

Ben

[dbt3000files]

A log file would work fine for me. I just need to keep up a maintenance schedule.

[TomKerekes]

Here is a patch that should log data like this:

Sun, Jul 13, 2014, 07:28:47  Elapsed Job Time:         6.0 sec C:\KMotionSrc\GCode Programs\earjunk.ngc
Sun, Jul 13, 2014, 07:29:02  Elapsed Job Time:         7.5 sec C:\KMotionSrc\GCode Programs\box.ngc
Sun, Jul 13, 2014, 07:29:14  Elapsed Job Time:         2.7 sec C:\KMotionSrc\GCode Programs\AccelTest.ngc
Sun, Jul 13, 2014, 07:31:03  Elapsed Job Time:         2.8 sec C:\KMotionSrc\GCode Programs\DynoMotion.ngc

to a file in the data directory called RunLog.txt. The Log entry is appended whenever a Job completes or is halted.

Here is the patch:
http://dynomotion.com/Software/Patch...KMotionCNC.exe

It is compatible with Test Version 4.33cc download and copy to the KMotion\Release folder

Here is a link to Test Version 4.33cc
http://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion433cc.exe

HTH
Regards

[dbt3000files]

Talk about service!! Thanks Tom.

The RunLog file works great.

I did have a few problems with the Test Version 4.33cc, but I may be doing something wrong.
When a g0 gets called that moves my x and b axis simultaneously, it seems to ignore my velocity settings for the b axis and I get a move that is way too fast for the b axis. If I run a g0 for only my b axis, it works fine.
Also I got a few crashes of the Kmotion CNC program.

In order to use the patch you provided, I replaced the KmotionCNC file with the one you provided. I assume that was the right thing to do, but maybe not.

[TomKerekes]

Hi David,

We found a bug related to combined linear and angular axes limiting angular velocity (and acceleration and jerk) for ABC axes with Degrees mode and Radius=0.

Please try the patch for V4.33c (copy to the KMotion\Release) directory as you correctly did with the KmotionCNC.exe patch.

http://dynomotion.com/Software/Patch...nterpreter.dll

I don't know why you would get any crashes. What were you doing when they occurred?

Regards

[dbt3000files]

I couldn't figure out anything common about the crashes, maybe a manual entry of m codes?
I am using Windows 8 which is a piece of garbage. Do you recommend a particular version of windows? Windows 8 came with the machine from K2, so I just kept it on there.
I am back our older version on Kmotion, but as soon as the machine gets some down time, I'll try 4.33c and let you know more details if any crashes occur.
Thanks again for all your help, and for the log program! I am looking forward to getting that implemented.

[TomKerekes]

Hi David,

Any Windows Version XP or later should work. I prefer W7.

Regards