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General Mach Discussion / Issue with 3.043.006

« on: July 06, 2010, 07:54:41 AM »

I tried R3.043.006 but have an issue with it not running a VB script correctly so I attempted to go back to R3.042.040 that runs the Script fine. Now when I press cycle start, the DRO change but the axis's won't move. I believe it has something to do with the Port driver upgrade to the 006 version and then back to 040.

I tried installing the 040 with its port driver when I went back. I assumed it would overwrite any needed files. I did try to shut the computer down and restart, but still no movement with a cycle start. Homes out fine!
Had to go back to 006 to finish the job.

The VB script is just a display of a calculation of the percent done on the Gcode file, so its nothing special.

I'm at a loss  
Thanks for any help

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: July 05, 2010, 05:32:24 PM »

PEG: "polyethylene glycol":
"This medication is used to treat occasional constipation. It works by holding water in the stool to soften the stool and increases the number of bowel movements. It is known as an osmotic-type laxative."
That's Not my problem as of yet RICH,  

That looks like it is used for everything, sold by the local flimflam man I'd expect   No wonder it made it to automobile use!!!

Pentacryl looks promising but kind of expensive
http://www.preservation-solutions.com

LDD: light colored "Liquid Dishwater Detergent" looks the cheapest and easiest to try.  (6:1 ratio)

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: July 05, 2010, 01:31:46 PM »

Thanks for the information, never heard of PEG.
I'm new to the wood working trade, spent my life in the metal removing profession. Smelling stinky coolant and oily rags. Last 20 Programming machining & turning centers with robot gantry loaders. Now I do contract work and controls engineering. Working on 9 new rocker arms for racing engines at the present. So the weekends and evenings are filled with cutting wood and learning to create 3d signage artwork. I'd love to get good at this. I can drink beer at this job. Want to learn to make Jewelry also. Nice to have skillful hobbies isn't it?  

No one touches my wood pile. been collecting it for 20+ years. Recently I found a nice Amish saw mill owner that keeps some nice pieces off to the side for me. Now there's a real character. Boy does he collect crap. I'll have to get some photos of this guys shop. He's got shafts running thru walls with pulleys and belts running over doorways. An old Pratt & Whitney vertical mill with a B&S motor. Hand operated 20+ton overhead I beam steel crane.

Let me get this straight you lie waxed dental floss (not used I hope) and light it with a match and as it burns it creates a burl/feathery like pattern? I assume this is after you have sanded the stock and are ready for finishing? Got to try that one. Cool! That way I can layout the pattern where I feel it will best be seen.

Thanks again

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: July 05, 2010, 11:57:17 AM »

My 4th of July project, Still wet with Boiled Linseed oil. Too bad the walnut split during the process of cutting.
Thought I'd try to come up with a presentation piece. So it's still a work in process.
Wasn't sure how the flag would look draped over the star, But for the most part it has possibilities.
4 Tools over 30 hours of cutting. Think I can cut the time down by 1/2 but not the tools used.

955

Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: New Project for the shop.

« on: July 03, 2010, 07:44:16 PM »

Good Job Dave
That will supply you with plenty of wood chips.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: July 02, 2010, 10:13:39 AM »

Still having fun, Love the Wild cherry Indian motorcycle sign, dam thing is heavy too, beautiful grain & color.
I don't think people understand how long it takes to create these things.
A .045" cutters take a lot of light passes to get to finial depth without breaking. Damn China ruined it for the artist/craftsman's trade.
Cutting vinyl is so much more profitable!!!
But these will last a lifetime, or they just might make for a warm winter night if need be.
Good thing I give these things away. The beer always tastes better when someone says thanks.
Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July weekend.

957

General Mach Discussion / Re: Where do you live ?

« on: July 02, 2010, 09:24:54 AM »

USA, Right on the Indiana/Michigan State line, 11 acres of solitude.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: How calculate incremental values in each Gcode Line?

« on: June 28, 2010, 08:19:43 AM »

Seems like a Function/Sub call in a macro pump would handle it easy enough.
Not ever doing it as of yet, just not sure how to pass a value from the Gcode to a VB variable.
I assume that all Axis values are variables being read in.
You just need to pass them into a VB script and do your calculations.
Then display them in a OEMDRO(#) that you create on your Screen.Set
I did mine in a Plugin but it wont work for your app, sorry.

Just a thought: The lookahead value might be an issue.
That one bites me more often then most. Most of the time I leave it at 2.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO display

« on: June 25, 2010, 12:24:13 PM »

That's slicker than S**t, I like, now how do I get or make one?
Except I'd need two, including one for a 5 or 6 Axis display.
Good job.

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Show"N"Tell ( What you have made with your CNC machine.) / Re: I'm in Hog Heaven

« on: June 23, 2010, 07:15:04 PM »

Thanks guys!!
 
Dave, I'd noticed my error after I posted, but no way to modify a post in this forum.

Working with wild cherry this week. Smells great.