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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2013, 11:24:34 AM »
Ray,

Did you always work with the 1024 screen?

Dennis
Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2013, 11:38:24 AM »
Ray,

Did you always work with the 1024 screen?

Dennis


Dennis,

No, I used a completely custom screen set.  I also used a SmoothStepper - both USB and Ethernet.  We always suspected what I saw was some obscure communications issue between Mach3 and the SmoothStepper.  You're the only person besides me I've ever heard of who's had this problem.

Regards,
Ray L.
Regards,
Ray L.
Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2013, 12:05:35 PM »
Ray,
I just ran the cycle using the 1024 screen set and it misbehaved just the same.

My electronics man says we are unlikely to find the problem and we should just try and work around it.

However you can't beat a try.

There must be something in common between our two set ups.

Or should I just wait for Mach 4?

Dennis

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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #13 on: March 15, 2013, 02:38:43 PM »
Dennis,
I know you say its random but how often does it happen? If Brett could get it to repeat on his computer I think he can hook up to Brians computer with the source code on it and Brian can see whats going on. I will see if Brett will chime in and hopefully something can be found.
Hood
Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #14 on: March 15, 2013, 02:54:54 PM »
Hood,
Thank your for your interest.
We reckon over the last couple of days it's about 1 in 4 times misbehaving.
However it is random so don't hold your breath whilst waiting.
I think I must have something in common with Ray's setup.
Is there anything else I can do to assist.
Ive just been reading about the Mach4 situation and realized that it isn't an option.

Regards
Dennis

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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #15 on: March 15, 2013, 03:02:45 PM »
I will get Brett to look in and  if he can get it to do it on his computer then I am sure Brian will find it.

Mach4 is not out yet, its getting closer but..... well everything gets closer ;D

Hood
Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2013, 03:17:47 PM »
Thank You

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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2013, 03:33:57 PM »
Dennis, do me a favor and post you xml and the g code your running when it shows its head.  On second thought, copy and zip your entire mach 3 folder and send to me via email please.   I'm redoing the controls on my mill right now but I will do some testing as soon as I get it back together.  I hate you or anyone else is having this problem.  The random ones are the toughest to dig out.  What version of mach are you running?

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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2013, 06:13:35 PM »
Brett,
Thanks for your interest.

It's a bit late now.
I will send it tomorrow.

Regards
Dennis

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Re: G83 Random Bug
« Reply #19 on: March 15, 2013, 06:19:25 PM »
Thanks Dennis,  just whenever you get a chance.

Brett
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