7i96 configuration Tool and Gantry XYZ Machines

RNJFAB

i did try and got errors but i am going to try this again tomorrow.

John - i did get it to run from the pncconf wizard.  I must have made an error the first time around but it seems to be on track now.   If you would like i can test the tool once you are ready.

I do wish there was a way to jog x and x2 with out homing.  I know there is resistance to this but i can do it mach 3 and i can do it on my waterjet (with an override) and i find it helpful to move a machine with out homing.  as long as both joints are moving.

I thought there was a setting (tick Box) to ask if homing was required before moving.
There is in the Pncconfig.
 

I can see it would be handy when testing axis before you have a working machine. However, once a working machine is in place, i can't imagine not homing everything to ensure you have a correct 0 and square gantry before starting a job.

RNJFab thanks for all your help. i believe that setting does not work with a gantry machine, i will have to try it again to be sure. I do move my machines without homing. I will home before starting a job but if i load materials or doing maintenance. there are circumstances when i just need to jog machine short distance or to thee oposite end of the table and i do not want any other movement.

You could always home to the back left/right to make it easier to load a sheet. I always home to the front left as it's close to where i park when i shut the machine down, then i have buttons to send it to the back left to load a sheet.

I didn't think there would be much difference between an XXYZ machine or a XYYZ machine. still running on axis with 2 motors.

BigJohnT ..  I took everything out to shop and did the swap.  My router is up running.  a little tweaking tomorrow and i think i will be back in operation.  I BTW .. i use commercial damper actuator for my chicken door actuators.  lasts for decades.

Rnjfab  --- we are good it is running.  you were a big help .. thank you