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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: kolias on February 10, 2011, 08:34:41 PM

Title: Testing New CNC
Post by: kolias on February 10, 2011, 08:34:41 PM

I’m in the stage of testing my new CNC Router and so far I use the keyboard arrow keys to move the axes. This does not allow me to inspect the machine properly when the axes are moving.

I wonder if there is some kind of a “testing program – gcode” that I will run it and it will move all axes at the same time and repeat until I press Estop.

Title: Re: Testing New CNC
Post by: budman68 on February 11, 2011, 04:56:21 AM

Nicolas, I believe this may be helpful to you-

http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,13915.0.html

Dave

Title: Re: Testing New CNC
Post by: kolias on February 11, 2011, 07:49:44 AM

Thanks Dace, excellent

Title: Re: Testing New CNC
Post by: kolias on February 11, 2011, 09:46:01 AM

Downloaded the file and I understand all except the following:

“Use Rapids: This will allow you to cycle back and forth between tool feed speed and rapids for your repetitions. If this is selected, rapids will be used for the initial positioning for the router and bit.”

What is Rapids and what is the meaning of the above?

“Alternate Sides Between Repetitions: Allows the Machine to do more of an X patter than a line back and forth at a diagonal”

What is the meaning of the above?

Title: Re: Testing New CNC
Post by: budman68 on February 11, 2011, 02:09:49 PM

I'd be only guessing, so I think the best thing would be for you to post your questions in that thread, that way he'll be able to explain it as he designed.

Dave