Problem loading PlasmaC for the first time

Clive S
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04 Oct 2019 16:25 - 04 Oct 2019 21:39 #147121 by Clive S

Problem loading PlasmaC for the first time was created by Clive S

I am have a bit of trouble loading linuxcnc.

If I comment the line out in connections.hal net plasmac:arc-voltage-in hm2_7i96.encoder.00.input-a => plasmac.arc-voltage-in

It will load and I can home the machine.

Am I using the correct pin ? I will try this in the morning hm2_7i96.0.encoder.00.velocity

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04 Oct 2019 22:49 #147146 by phillc54

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Am I using the correct pin ? I will try this in the morning hm2_7i96.0.encoder.00.velocity

yes, velocity is the one you need.

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05 Oct 2019 08:15 #147162 by Clive S

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phillc54 wrote:

Am I using the correct pin ? I will try this in the morning hm2_7i96.0.encoder.00.velocity
yes, velocity is the one you need.

Thanks Phill . That did the trick, now with the machine idle I see a very small fluctuation in the arc voltage close to zero (not calibrated yet so would expect this)

Q1. re the breakaway switch: With the torch in position the monitor shows RED (should the switch be NC or NO with the torch in position?)

Q2. Should the probe test button start the probing. I have not been able to get it to start the probe.

Thanks.

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05 Oct 2019 08:47 - 05 Oct 2019 08:49 #147164 by phillc54

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Q1. re the breakaway switch: With the torch in position the monitor shows RED (should the switch be NC or NO with the torch in position?)

The indicator should be off when the torch is in position. I use a NC and use the inverted input (in-not).Actually I don't have a breakaway, I use the Float as a breakaway as well...

Q2. Should the probe test button start the probing. I have not been able to get it to start the probe.

You need the machine homed for a probe test.

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05 Oct 2019 09:19 #147168 by Clive S

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phillc54 wrote:

Q1. re the breakaway switch: With the torch in position the monitor shows RED (should the switch be NC or NO with the torch in position?)
The indicator should be off when the torch is in position. I use a NC and use the inverted input (in-not).Actually I don't have a breakaway, I use the Float as a breakaway as well...

Q2. Should the probe test button start the probing. I have not been able to get it to start the probe.
You need the machine homed for a probe test.

Yes I had the machine homed but did not get any response from the "probe test"

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05 Oct 2019 09:32 #147171 by phillc54

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Yes I had the machine homed but did not get any response from the "probe test"

Check in the .ini file that the button code for the appropriate button is something like:

probe-test 10

Or post your .ini file.

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05 Oct 2019 11:09 #147184 by Clive S

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phillc54 wrote:

Yes I had the machine homed but did not get any response from the "probe test"
Check in the .ini file that the button code for the appropriate button is something like:
probe-test 10
Or post your .ini file.

Breakaway switch sorted by inverting the pin by adding "_not" to it.

Probe test problem. I change the speed from 1 to 50 in the plasma config panel abd checked ini file for probe-test 10

Also on pressing "Z to top" button it errors "see screen shot"

I notice that the "Ohmic test button" randomly flashes in time with the arc voltage notification.

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05 Oct 2019 11:27 - 05 Oct 2019 11:31 #147185 by phillc54

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Try changing the -0.0401 in the BUTTON_3_CODE line to -1.0 for the Z limit problem.

I see you are not using ohmic probing so you could reprogram that button to something else.
I am not sure what the random flashes would be.

Edit: Probing at 1mm per minute is very slow.

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05 Oct 2019 11:37 #147186 by Clive S

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phillc54 wrote:
Try changing the -0.0401 in the BUTTON_3_CODE line to -1.0 for the Z limit problem.

I see you are not using ohmic probing so you could reprogram that button to something else.
I am not sure what the random flashes would be.

Yes I only have a scratch start
.

Probe test problem. I changed the speed from 1 to 50 in the plasma config panel and checked ini file for probe-test 10

To be clear probe is not working yet
.

Also on pressing "Z to top" button it errors "see screen shot"

The Z limit problem is only there when pressing Z to top button

Thanks for the help.

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05 Oct 2019 11:51 #147188 by phillc54

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So, when you press Probe Test nothing happens?

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