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General Mach Discussion / Re: downloading latest upgrade

« on: December 22, 2007, 02:03:08 PM »

Thanks Chip!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Anybody notice that Limit Switch Trigger "De-References" Machine?

« on: December 22, 2007, 02:01:45 PM »

Hmmm...  I think you are right.  It's kind of a forced reminder to re-ref your axes.  It's just wierd that I can't remember it ever doing that before (maybe I never noticed  )

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General Mach Discussion / Re: downloading latest upgrade

« on: December 21, 2007, 11:56:06 PM »

There is one thing that I have noticed....

Whenever I upgrade, my work offsets disappear.  Not sure why.  I have always wanted to know exactly where the work ofssets were stored and could they be backed up?  Any ideas anyone?

Thanks,
Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Anybody notice that Limit Switch Trigger "De-References" Machine?

« on: December 21, 2007, 11:52:50 PM »

Hey Brett,

Thanks for the reply.  Don't think it's a static problemas this issue has just surfaced recently (in conjunction with one of the recent updates).

I agree with you though- I rehome frequently through the course of the day but, it's just a bit of weirdness that I was wondering about.  Clicking the Reset button does not cause this- just triggering a limit switch.

... things that make you go "HUH?"

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General Mach Discussion / Anybody notice that Limit Switch Trigger "De-References" Machine?

« on: December 21, 2007, 08:28:06 PM »

I'm Runing Ver 2.61.  Between parts I'll drag out the shop vac and clean up the table.  Somehow while wrestling with the hose I'll trigger a limit switch. No Biggie- I hit reset and all is OK except I get a "abnormal condition" alert= Machine axis not referenced.  I already referenced.  Is this just me?  If not, anybody know a 'workaround'?

Thanks in advance for any/all replies.

Oh, BTW- Happy Kwanza!

Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Weird toolpath by LazyCam

« on: December 04, 2007, 06:31:05 PM »

It'sgotta be something in your .dxf save.  Try to save in ACAD ver. 12 or 13 format.  I just tried doing a quick check here and all OK with latest versions.  I'm using ACAD 2002 but saving the .dxf in R12 format.

HTH,
Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Weird toolpath by LazyCam

« on: December 04, 2007, 07:18:48 AM »

I'm going to take a shot in the dark here....

Looks to me like in the .dxf version of the file that the circles were a group (block).  LAZY CAM (especially newer versions) DOES NOT LIKE BLOCKS!  Explode all of your blocks on ACAD- Resave the .dxf, reimport into L-cam and then repost the results.

Good Luck,
Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: A Long Sad Story

« on: October 02, 2007, 01:26:30 AM »

I gotta say, this story just isn't complete until we get the obligatory... "And they lived happily ever after"


 I hope that part is coming soon!   

Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: z after running file

« on: October 01, 2007, 10:48:06 AM »

I agree w/ Vmax, try the update first but, I kinda also think it sounds like you are missing steps on your down cuts.  That would explain why Z is raising up higher in a random way.

Regards,
Sid

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General Mach Discussion / Re: z after running file

« on: September 30, 2007, 11:26:00 PM »

Are you using a stepper or a servo for your Z axis?