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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => LazyCam (Beta) => Topic started by: BobsShop on February 28, 2007, 08:05:33 PM

Title: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: BobsShop on February 28, 2007, 08:05:33 PM

I recently upgraded to the latest version of Mach 3 (Version R2.0.050).  Now, when I have LCAM generate code it posts with Plasma mode as the default.  I have looked at General Config. and the plasma mode is not checked.  I have also verified that the Plasma mode is not checked under posting options in LCAM.  In addition I have opened the XML files and the Plasma mode and Plasma home options are shown as "0".  I think this signifies "Off."

I downloaded and re-installed Mach3 to insure that the files had not somehow gotten corrupted.

Is this happening to anyone else?  And is there  solution?

Bob @ BobsShop - I ain't never had a plasma - You can ask my wife.

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: docltf on March 01, 2007, 02:36:16 AM

same thing here,upgraded to ver r2.0.050 today.ran a file through lcam,it posted in plasma mode and would not
set my z height to -.045 only to .000

bill

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: BobsShop on March 01, 2007, 05:08:00 AM

Well, at least I am not alone.  Went into the LCAM xml file and noted that "Plasma," is misspelled "PLAMA.".  Don't know if that could be causing the problem or not.  So far  I have not been able to edit the file externally.  Maybe someone else knows how.

Bob @ BobsShop - Why am I up at 4:30 am?  The mysteries of the universe should not pose questions at unreasonable hours.

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Brian Barker on March 01, 2007, 07:22:34 AM

Did I fat finger PLASMA... I will have a look!

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Psad on March 01, 2007, 11:11:43 AM

Same here,  cannot get out of Plasma mode, therefore no tool changes in code. 

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Chip on March 01, 2007, 01:43:31 PM

Hi, All

Downloaded last night ver. 2.0.050 later ver of .050

Hear is the latest LC, even though it says, N20 (Default Plasma Post), It post's g41,g42 for me.

I used the Auto In-side out-side option, with plasma un selected.


N10 (File 375 chain chuteSINGLEDXF Test File )
N20 (Default Plasma Post)
N30 (File Posted in Mill Mode)
N40 (Thursday, March 01, 2007)
N50 G90

G80 G40 G91.1
N60 G0  Z0.0000
N70 G0  X1.6450  Y0.2579
N80 G0  Z0.1000
N90 M3 (PLasma On)
N100 G1  Z0.0000
N110 G42
N120  X1.6450  Y0.0000
N130 G2  X0.0945  Y0.8055  I-0.0000  J1.8950
N140  X0.0000  Y1.1044  I0.4255  J0.2990
N150 G1  Y2.6856
N160 G2  X0.0945  Y2.9845  I0.5200  J-0.0000
N170  X0.2125  Y3.1355  I1.5505  J-1.0895
N180 G1  X1.0163  Y4.1530
N190 G2  X1.6450  Y4.4850  I0.6287  J-0.4293
N200  X2.2737  Y4.1530  I-0.0000  J-0.7613
N210 G1  X3.0775  Y3.1355
N220 G2  X3.1955  Y2.9845  I-1.4325  J-1.2405
N230  X3.2900  Y2.6856  I-0.4255  J-0.2990
N240 G1  Y1.1044
N250 G2  X3.1955  Y0.8055  I-0.5200  J0.0000
N260  X1.6450  Y0.0000  I-1.5505  J1.0895
N270 G40
N280 G1  X1.6450  Y0.2579
N290 M5 (Plasma Off)
N300 G00  Z0.0000
N310 M5 M9
N320 X0.0 Y0.0
N330 G40 G80

M30
%

This one with out auto selected, with plasma un selected.

N10 (File 375 chain chuteSINGLEDXF Test File )
N20 (Default Plasma Post)
N30 (File Posted in Mill Mode)
N40 (Thursday, March 01, 2007)
N50 G90 G80 G40 G91.1
N60 G0  Z0.0000
N70 G0  X-0.2587  Y1.1335
N80 G0  Z0.1000
N90 M3 (PLasma On)
N100 G1  Z0.0000
N110 G41
N120  X0.0000
N130  Y2.6856
N140 G2  X0.0945  Y2.9845  I0.5200  J-0.0000
N150  X0.2125  Y3.1355  I1.5505  J-1.0895
N160 G1  X1.0163  Y4.1530
N170 G2  X1.6450  Y4.4850  I0.6287  J-0.4293
N180  X2.2737  Y4.1530  I-0.0000  J-0.7613
N190 G1  X3.0775  Y3.1355
N200 G2  X3.1955  Y2.9845  I-1.4325  J-1.2405
N210  X3.2900  Y2.6856  I-0.4255  J-0.2990
N220 G1  Y1.1044
N230 G2  X3.1955  Y0.8055  I-0.5200  J0.0000
N240  X0.0945  Y0.8055  I-1.5505  J1.0895
N250  X0.0000  Y1.1044  I0.4255  J0.2990
N260 G1  Y1.1335
N270 G40
N280  X-0.2587
N290 M5 (Plasma Off)
N300 G00  Z0.0000
N310 M5 M9
N320 X0.0 Y0.0
N330 G40 G80

M30
%

Seems to work Hear, Chip

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: BobsShop on March 01, 2007, 08:56:40 PM

Brian;

The following is a short piece of code generated by LCAM.  I have tried this on two different brand computers with the same results.  You will note there are no calls to M6 (pause for tool change) or tool numbers in the code.  The LCAM file I was working on did call for two different tool numbers.  Also missing are the correct cut depths.  Two different calls (neither was -.1300) were called for.  LCAM Previous versions of LCAM did make these calls.  As mentioned before,  I have not checked Plasma mode anywhere.

N10 (File ShiftPawII )
N20 (Default Plasma Post)
N30 (File Posted in Mill Mode)
N40 (Thursday, March 01, 2007)
N50 G80 G91.1
N60 G0  Z0.3000
N70 G0  X0.9791  Y0.9966
N80 G0  Z0.1000
N90 M3 (PLasma On)
N100 G1  Z-0.1300  F0.50
N110 G2  X1.3787  Y1.1969  I0.1496  J0.2003  F5.00
N120  X0.9791  Y0.9966  I-0.2500  J0.0000
N130 M5 (Plasma Off)
N140 G0  Z0.3000
N150 G0  X5.0499  Y1.0967
N160 G0  Z0.1000
N170 M3 (PLasma On)
N180 G1  Z-0.1300  F0.50
N190 G2  X5.2497  Y1.1969  I0.0748  J0.1001  F5.00
N200  X5.0499  Y1.0967  I-0.1250  J0.0000
N210 M5 (Plasma Off)
N220 G0  Z0.3000
N230 G0  X3.1191  Y0.1012
N240 G0  Z0.1000
N250 M3 (PLasma On)
N260 G1  Z-0.1300  F0.50
N270 G2  X0.8526  Y0.1441  I-0.9848  J7.8813  F5.00
N280  X1.7532  Y2.0887  I0.2760  J1.0530
N290 G3  X4.8520  Y1.6510  I1.9344  J2.5069
N300 G2  X5.3054  Y0.7004  I0.2720  J-0.4537
N310  X3.1191  Y0.1012  I-3.1710  J7.2821
N320 M5 (Plasma Off)
N330 G0  Z0.3000
N340 G0  X5.3191  Y0.6629
N350 G0  Z0.1000
N360 M3 (PLasma On)
N370 G1  Z-0.1300  F0.50
N380 G2  X0.8425  Y0.1054  I-3.1842  J7.3167  F5.00
N390  X1.7761  Y2.1214  I0.2861  J1.0917
N400 G3  X4.8315  Y1.6853  I1.9123  J2.4763
N410 G2  X5.3191  Y0.6629  I0.2926  J-0.4880
N420 M5 (Plasma Off)
N430 G00  Z0.3000
N440 M5 M9
N450 X0.0 Y0.0
N460 G40 G80

M30

Thanks for looking.

Bob@ BobsShop

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Chaoticone on March 01, 2007, 09:01:27 PM

Bob, I have sent you a personal message.


Brett

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Chip on March 01, 2007, 10:08:53 PM

Hi, Bob & Psad

I missed the M6 Missing, I had a tool offset in tool 0 Position, Still don't now why you guy's aren't getting the G41, G42 code though.

Thanks, Chip

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Chip on March 01, 2007, 11:48:42 PM

Re: [mach1mach2cnc] LazyCam in Mach3R2.0.051 Plasma Only

Hi Chip:

Thanks for that, somehow a section got overwritten. Ive put it back to normal,
you can just download form the lazycam link to update, and it shoudl now post in
mill mode. With tool changes and such. Let me know how you make out.

Thanks,
Art
www.artofcnc.ca

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: BobsShop on March 03, 2007, 05:13:13 PM

Art,

Thanks for looking into the Plasma posting and no M6 or tool change problem.  I downloaded version 53 of Mach 3 (the seperate LazyCam link would not load anything) and everything works like it should again.

I am almost finished with a custom set of forward foot controls for my Harley and will take time to post pics when the last part is made.  After looking at some of the work being done by other Mach3'rs, I feel my accomplishments will look pretty mundane.  But considering my background (over 40 years in the financial services field, no prior tech experience or training),  I am pleased with what I am doing.  While the pieces push the limits of my small Taig mill and they take a while to complete, I find the results satisfying.

Bob@BobsShop - If the sun would come out again, I would ride the Harley instead of studying what to do to it next.

Title: Re: LCAM posting with Plasma mode as the default
Post by: Brian Barker on March 06, 2007, 10:56:14 PM

I will show this to him :) Good job learning to make your own parts!