DDSCV1.1 3 and 4 axis offline motion controller

[coolice]

Thanks for the reply.

I have tried with the probe wired both ways.

It worked with an earlier version of firmware, but I can't seem to get it to work with the Xmas version of the firmware I downloaded from MadModder. https://madmodder.net/index.php?acti...0;attach=39115.

From my understanding of the manual the probe signal is PROBE terminal to +12V-I.

I don't see how it can work that way with the +12V-I connected to the tool. (grounded out) But like I said, I've tried it both ways.

I have also tried PROBE to Ground. (didn't work)

The only way I see that it could work would be if tool was isolated from ground.

Hey Buddy.

No problem, you're welcome. Glad to try and give some possible ideas.

I'm with magicniner, in that if it was workign on a previous firmware then the current one instaleld has broken it.
I'm watching the Pandora development, as what those guys are doing is brilliant and makes the unit nicer, but I have resisted flashing it myself as the setup works for me so far. So I'm reluctant to mess around until I really need to.

Try flashing back to a previous working firmware and see if that makes things right again.

Ian

[Will_D]

Slowly making progress in understanding the control language thats supported. It looks very like Fanuc Macro Control language.

I think this may be where the system variables come from but so far I have had no luck trying to find a concise reference manual for the Fanuc languiage.

Any one have any links?

I have got loops and conditions working now trying to figure out subroutine calls.

Will

[AlexDoran]

Does anyone know if any of the Fanuc Post Processor Scripts in Aspire work out of the box with this?

I had previously created a post processor to work in Solidworks / SolidCAM but had to wipe the PC and cant bring myself to sit for hours re-doing it?

Thanks

Alex

[Boyan Silyavski]

Does anyone know if any of the Fanuc Post Processor Scripts in Aspire work out of the box with this?

I had previously created a post processor to work in Solidworks / SolidCAM but had to wipe the PC and cant bring myself to sit for hours re-doing it?

Thanks

Alex

No need. Use G Code ATC /or no/ . Do not use mach3 post, will not work

[AlexDoran]

Hi Boyan,

Thanks that worked! I dont need to use Gcode ATC or Gcode ARC?

I have another question, maybe you can help. Im now using Aspire, and it was working very well, however when drawing in the program the Y Direction of my machine was wrong, so my parts were coming out mirrored on the Y Axis.

So i changed the parameters and wiring to flip the Y Direction and make it home to the Positive, and move in the negative (Because my home position is top left).

After changing everything, the machine moves correctly, and homes correctly. Aspire is generating the code correctly (Making Y move in the Negative direction and not the positive), however now the controller refuses to run the code.

I am pulling my hair out trying to figure out what the problem is.

Any help would be appreciated.


Alex

EDIT: The problem above magically fixed itself.....

[PotatoMill]

Have anyone tried the find center function on the DDSCV1.1? Also wondered if anyone have tried writing macros for it yet?

[Will_D]

Never knew about a "Find Center function". How is it invoked.

I have written a test sub-routine:

(Safe Block)
G17 G21 G90 G54 G40 G49 G80

(Investigate Subroutines)

(set initial X, Y and Z)
G01 X0.0 Y0.0 Z0.0 F100

#1 = 3.888

G01 Z2.0
G01 X FIX[#1]; Round Down
G01 Y FUP[#1]; Round Up
G04 P5000; Little delay

(Note the above has nothing to do with testing the subroutine mechanism!!)

M98 P456 L3; Call subroutine 3 times

M30; End main Program
%

(Declare the Sub)
O456

G91
G01 X2.0 F50
G90
G04 P3000; Little delay

M99; End of Sub
%