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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 07, 2014, 09:11:47 PM »
Hi All:

 Heres a new version of Darwin that respects old CPU id's. Im told this is necessary for a week or so till the license generator is
updated..

  Now..as to errors. If the DRO's move, motion should occur. DRO's update only due to Darwin counting steps going out.
The license behaviour has been changed so Darwin halts motion after about 30 minutes if not licensed. Ive ask the guys
to add to m4 a license status list as I know its important to see if one is correct or not..

I still get errors in Mach4GUI in config.. but not in wxMach.. Still trying to find that ..

Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 07, 2014, 06:59:45 AM »
Hi Guys

  As you get your systems running can you report here on success or failure. The license issue has been addressed and so
if you have your darwin license you should be able to run. The behavior of a nonlicensed system has been changed so that all axis
work fine, but no IO occurs. Id like to monitor how this all works though so please post both success as well as failure so I have a benchmark.

Thx
Art

PS( Here is a copy of the plugin just in case it takes Brian a while to release an update..)

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 05, 2014, 07:21:41 AM »
Hi Guys:

  As Tweaky says the process has changed so the ID's may have changed, the problem with Darwins license may also necessitate
them changing yet again while the guys get the code right for this section. Id be patient and ignore the update to 2030 until this issue is resolved,
probably early this week..

Thx
Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 04, 2014, 11:13:34 AM »
Hi Guys:

  Darwin as released needs a Darwin license placed in the Licenses folder. As of 2030 version, a Licenses folder exists, the Mach4 license AND any licenses for plugins must be placed in that folder. If Darwin does not have a license installed, then it limits itself to 1 axis. This will change shortly to something less intrusive. However, since the release of 2030 was made, a bug has been discovered in the licensing facility within Mach4 and its possible even with a license the plugin will not function with more than 1 axis. Im trying to correct this but I fear it will have to wait till Monday as the bug seems deep within M4's code, not Darwins code, and the guys take weekends off. ( Go figure. :) ).

     I have , however , just today added more MPG's ( 3) to Darwin and its in testing, so I think a new version will be ready for Monday anyway, so hopefully this bug will be found and corrected quickly. Please let me know for my own reference if you have a license and this is happening, or if you have a license and it isnt happening.. If you dont have a license then it WILL happen as from this point forward, using Darwin ( or any motion plugin) will require a license file.. The Darwin license (or any plugin license) is a separate file from the Mach4 license.. and all licenses must be copied to the Licenses folder.

Thx
Art

   

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 02, 2014, 05:10:37 AM »
Hi Guys:

  Yes, the Mach API has changed a lot over the last few versions, so the plugin has to be redone for each iteration , this will stop soon I think.
 A new version is in the works, it wont be long, and Brian will post it on the web page as the official plugin release to match the M4 download to be posted as well.

Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: October 01, 2014, 08:28:08 AM »
Hi All:

  Im back from vacation. I hear a new build needs to be done for the next release so Im working with the guys to
get a new release ready. Shouldnt be too long.

Thx
Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: September 17, 2014, 07:26:27 AM »
Hi All:

  Im heading for portugal tomorrow, Ill be back in October. I suspect your not far off from a 1960 or better
Mach4 release so Ill put the latest version of Darwin here. This is compiled for 1960 or better and contains
the newest code base.
   As of Oct 1st Ill be back in development mode for Gearotic so this version of Darwin , bug fixes not withstanding
will probably stay as current unless the Mach4 api changes to the point where it needs recompilation.


Thx
Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: September 06, 2014, 07:18:09 AM »
Hi Guys:

   I wouldnt install the new Darwin till you see Mach4 is at least version 1958. I have verified it on that version,
and version 1958 had an api upgrade that will cause previous versions of Darwin to crash. So until 1958 ( likely 1960 now)
is released, Id wait on install. 

  In the meantime I will begin to update the "How to build the interface" section and release the arduino code that allows
Darwin to control the laser to the level shown in the video's. That forum is on the Gearotic Forums under "Arduino Laser".

Thx
Art


 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: September 05, 2014, 05:51:18 PM »
Ohh, I should mentioon, this version will show as
version 1.19 on all three sections, the driver, the dll and the plugin.
All three must be replaced.

Art

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Printer Port Discussions
« on: September 05, 2014, 05:17:38 PM »
Hi All:

  This version of Darwin is for Mach 1960 or better. It matches the video above.
Feel free to ask if any setting is confusing. (Debug mode) on the diagnostics
controls system message output .


Art