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DDCSV1.1 4 Axis controller
c4g:
Update: A quick and manual way to do tools changes from fusion360, to post with "fanuc - with subprograms" and have "subprograms in a separate file" checked off. Each tool operation will be posted to a separate numbered nc file.
I scrap the 1st numbered file 1001.nc, (its not needed) and edit the remaining numbered files. I scrap the lines between the % and 1st title in brackets ie "(boring1)" as the controller does not accept 0XXXX header gcode, and Fusion360 inserts tool moves at the top of the file that are redundant. All thats left is tool change and pathing gcode. (fusion360 likes to insert G43 command but the controller ignores them from what I can tell). If needed, a M03 command is added at the top of each file, and M05 command at the bottom before the M99 exit. I double check the z start and finish positions in each file. Fusion 360 is good leaving the tool above the stock. I set the "probe retraction distance" to be above any stock used.
I then load each file in sequence 1002.nc,1003.nc,..,.. manually doing tool changes and probes where needed. I keep track of what tool goes with which file, and which operation has been completed. I can pause/start or restart a particular file, or even re-home if steps are lost for example.
Still, automating all of this in one file, and having the DDCS pause on M00,M01 or T# M06 gcodes would be the way to go.
Avis:
Hi, when I load the parameters of the Z probe and do the backspace the coordinates do not match what they should be, I am using the last update of the manufacturer in a software error or am I doing something wrong? :doh:
regards
Muzzerboy:
--- Quote from: c4g on November 30, 2018, 12:34:21 AM ---Still, automating all of this in one file, and having the DDCS pause on M00,M01 or T# M06 gcodes would be the way to go.
--- End quote ---
If you have time, look into editing your F360 post processor - it's actually fairly straightforward to add / remove commands etc. I'm no software engineer but managed to make my own custom post for my Newker (Chinesium) controller, starting from the generic Fanuc version provided. It's written in Javascript, apparently.
Have a look https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/fusion-360-computer-aided/editing-post-processor/td-p/6709385 There's even a tutorial showing you how to create your own post processor from scratch.
larkar:
Upgraded my DDCSV2.1 to the 2018-08-26 Pandora the other day.
Main reson not to stay on old software was for me the arc errors, and a hope that the tool path plot would be somewhat useful.
Used LinuxCNC from 2008 to last summer when the computer died, and did not want to go through that again to find a new one, and wanted to keep my Gecko 540 drivers.
Copied the settings file to a USB first, turned everything off, and inserted the other USB with the upgrade.
Well, it did not went too well. Screen turned black after a while and not much more. Waited, and the a restart. Everything seems to work, DDCSV2-PANDORA down in the corner.
The problem is that a lot of arcs still cuts the wrong way.
Checked my code with https://ncviewer.com/ and nothing wrong.
Tries starting with the upgrade USB again but no difference.
Am I missing something?
Benedikt:
--- Quote from: larkar on January 04, 2019, 12:33:20 PM ---Upgraded my DDCSV2.1 to the 2018-08-26 Pandora the other day.
Main reson not to stay on old software was for me the arc errors, and a hope that the tool path plot would be somewhat useful.
Used LinuxCNC from 2008 to last summer when the computer died, and did not want to go through that again to find a new one, and wanted to keep my Gecko 540 drivers.
Copied the settings file to a USB first, turned everything off, and inserted the other USB with the upgrade.
Well, it did not went too well. Screen turned black after a while and not much more. Waited, and the a restart. Everything seems to work, DDCSV2-PANDORA down in the corner.
The problem is that a lot of arcs still cuts the wrong way.
Checked my code with https://ncviewer.com/ and nothing wrong.
Tries starting with the upgrade USB again but no difference.
Am I missing something?
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Pandora is untested for DDCSV2.x so I am glad that at least the installer did it's job.
Since Pandora is basically modified original firmware, it's not very likely to fail, but I am still glad it boots fine.
About the one installer problem, does the installer display any custom graphics or is it all just black?
I unfortunately can't really help you with the arc problems, sorry!
Cheers,
Benedikt
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