Search found 39 matches
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 6:39 pm
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7399
Re: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
leadinType only specifies if it is a lead in or a lead out. There isn't any easy way for the post to know of the pierce is a ramp or wiggle pierce. Thanks Les, We are trying to support Sheetcam's Wiggle and Ramp piercing in Linuxcnc's qtplasmac which as you know does all Z axis motion internally, n...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:39 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7399
Plasma Post Processor read the Leadin type
Can a PP know the Leadin type (eg Normal, Pierce, Wiggle)?
If so how?
Thanks
If so how?
Thanks
- Sun Jan 09, 2022 11:13 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
There is a 32 bit version earlier in this thread.
Linuxcnc V2.6 is so old now, an upgrade to 64 bit hardware is almost mandatory and Wheezy is way past end of life.
Linuxcnc V2.6 is so old now, an upgrade to 64 bit hardware is almost mandatory and Wheezy is way past end of life.
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:57 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Thanks Les. I'll let you know here if there is any changes.Les Newell wrote: ↑Mon Nov 08, 2021 10:29 am Thanks. I have updated my records so it will be included in the next release.
I've finally got QTPlasmac onto my production machine so trying to get everything working!
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 6:04 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Actually, I found a bug in QTPlasmac's gcode filter parsing. Comments broke some of its numeric parsing. This later version works around this I also removed AutoHoles as it was really redundant as holeMode can do the same thing. So now the hole processing should be disabled if holeMode = 0 The linux...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:31 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Actually, the postprocessor also omitted the ability to set Plasmac's Auto hole modes I added some additional parameters. Set holeMode = 0 to disable Plasmac's builtin hole processing mode. The other variables allow you to select the correct mode and and the hole diameter and overcut distance. All d...
- Mon Nov 08, 2021 2:10 am
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Les, The PlasmaC post processor is not sending the kerf width to Linuxcnc. This line needs adding to UseTool post.NonModalNumber(",kw=", toolDia * scale, precision) Without a kerf width, Plasmac's cut recovery that moves the torch of the cut path by multiples of the kerf width is not funct...
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 8:57 pm
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: torch shutting off early
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1592
Re: torch shutting off early
Sorry to say this but: USB is a poor choice for a motion control interface at the best of times but even more so with plasma due to the very dirty noise ridden electrical environment. It takes very little noise to affect a 5 volt signal in the USB cable itself which also actes a a very effective ant...
- Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:27 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: torch shutting off early
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1592
Re: torch shutting off early
Try lowering the torch a bit. and check your ground clamp has a good connection. Sounds like you are loosing arc ok. Maybe this machine is a bit different. Possible causes: too high, too fast, electrical noise, too low current through the internal relay resulting in oxidised contacts and intemittent...
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:48 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
If you drop down the start menu and select graphics you should be able to drag the SheetCam shortcut onto your desktop. Alternatively you can find the SheetCam icon in ~/sheetcamtng/resources/sheetcamlogo.png That was the thing. Nothing turned up in the menu anywhere I could see. I'll use the logo ...
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 8:15 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Using XFCE. I could create the shortcut on the desktop but it did not have the sheetcam icon. What file is that included in?Les Newell wrote: ↑Mon Oct 11, 2021 12:18 pm What desktop are you using? In most cases you can simply drag the SheetCam shortcut onto your desktop.
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 8:23 pm
- Forum: Announcements
- Topic: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
- Replies: 38
- Views: 75168
Re: Testing release of SheetCam for Linux
Got this up and running on a new install of Debian 11 (Bullseye)
All installed OK.
Only thing I could not work out was how to add an icon to a desktop shortcut that is running run-sheetcam which is hte only option I could see to start it.
Nice to have the Plasmac post processor.
All installed OK.
Only thing I could not work out was how to add an icon to a desktop shortcut that is running run-sheetcam which is hte only option I could see to start it.
Nice to have the Plasmac post processor.
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:30 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: LInux Version screen is not useable
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2146
Re: LInux Version screen is not useable
Ahh, I worked it out. You can hardly see it but half way along there are some markings on the right margin (just above the slider) in the screendump above. If you click on them you can drag it wider.
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:25 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: LInux Version screen is not useable
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2146
Re: LInux Version screen is not useable
SO the only thing I need to do is work out how to make the column on the right wider. With >50 tools, its not very workable
Any Ideas appreciated- Wed Jul 28, 2021 3:12 am
- Forum: Problems and questions
- Topic: LInux Version screen is not useable
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2146
Re: LInux Version screen is not useable
I think the available themes will vary with the Distro.
I'm using Mint 19.3 and I found selecting xfce worked nicely.
Thanks for the guidance Les.
I'm using Mint 19.3 and I found selecting xfce worked nicely.
Thanks for the guidance Les.