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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Variable for toolnumber

« on: August 21, 2012, 05:19:32 PM »

Hey Guys,

I actually started with a bit coding for a plugin. I now had a look on the variables in Engine, setup etc. trying to find the little int (maybe char or struct)  that holds the actual tool number.

Anyone an idea where this is stored?

Best Regards
  Matthias

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Smooth Stepper "External EStop Requested" after "Tool Path Display" Motion !

« on: June 20, 2011, 10:43:21 AM »

Hello all together,

I actually tested Greg's idea and changed the timeout of the watchdog from 0.5 to 3.1 (max possible).

The problem is solved 

I had only a few minutes to test the effect but it seems to work fine. No more e-stops, fluent motion 
Even when loading big files the behaviour is absolutely normal.

Mach3 runs on hp d510SFF Desktop PC.
2.8 GHz 1GB RAM, onboard graphics.

The onboard graphics is the point I was aiming at when talking about a better hardware...  I'm relieved it was not necessary

The machine itself is driven by ac-servos manufactured by Berger Lahr, nowadays known as Schneider Electric Motion.

Greg thank you very much for the detailed help. I only wished the so callled german support would act like you did. 

Best Regards
  Matthias

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Smooth Stepper "External EStop Requested" after "Tool Path Display" Motion !

« on: June 19, 2011, 09:45:13 AM »

Hi greg,

I am very pleased to hear from you.
This is the kind of information i hoped to get.

I'll try to change the timeout setting in a first step. 
The second step would be to change the graphic device. Maybe a more powerful one will help me get the newest version running 

Best Regards
  Matthias

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Smooth Stepper "External EStop Requested" after "Tool Path Display" Motion !

« on: June 12, 2011, 10:45:28 AM »

Dear Joe,

I unfortunately share your problem.

In my case the E-Stop appears when loading a file, or sometimes by switching the screen.

The first time i had that problem was when using plugin version 17. no difference between .bd  or .d

I wrote the problem already to my german supplier, then, as i didn't get an answer, to greg. It seems he adviced my supplier to answer me, what he did.
I only wished the mail had a little content concerning my problem :-(

Loading Mach3 with plugin v15.********* does not cause any error, excepting some little bugs...

I really want to use the new plugin, as it works great. But reactivating the system after loading a file can not be the right procedure.

Hope someone can help us.

Best regards,
Matthias