4.62 Router config (Answered and Resolved)

[johnsattuk]

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Have4.5 with Pro mill licence, liked the idea of a router version so installed 4.62 Router. Pro licence will not transfer to the Router ver.

Is this a way of getting more money from us, can't install mill and router together so why not.

[cnckeith]

We created the router version of CNC12 due to overwhelming demand for a "canned" plug and play software solution for a typical CNC router. Designed for the users that just want to install the CNC software for a Router and be up and running with minimal fuss.

Mill version has a Mill specific VCP, Router Version has Router specific VCP and related macros. Both versions have all the same cnc features, its just a matter of if you wish to have Router specific controls automatically loaded and configured for you. you can actually make the mill version look exactly like the router version if you want to do all the hand work yourself. in general if you have a Router use the Router version , if you have a Knee Mill, Bed Mill or Machining center use the Mill version. easy peasy.

if you like, you can take the new v4.62 CNC12 mill software and configure it yourself to look like the router software without paying for the upgrade to Router Pro license. Thats the great thing about how we have designed our software and publish how-to documentation, if you want to do it yourself you can!
Here is how...
How to write Macros
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... amming.pdf

How to customize the VCP
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

There are two camps, 1.) Users that are happy to go full-on DIY and write or copy macros and VCP buttons and customize CNC12 to their liking. 2.) Users that just want a plug and play solution and are more interested in making parts than customizing the CNC control. (You don't know how many times that i have told users "well just edit your VCP and write your own router specific or copy router specific macros from the forum" only to be told "i don't have time or interest in doing that why can't you guys do that?" ) So you see i am trying to satisfy both camps with the introduction of CNC12 Router!

If you previously purchased Mill Pro you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Pro (#15077) for $79

If you previously purchased Mill Digitizing Bundle you can for a limited time upgrade to Router Digitizing Bundle (#15078) for $79"

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... oller.html

Router CNC12 requires a Router License
Mill CNC12 requires a MIll License
Lathe CNC12 requires a Lathe License

you can't mix them. for example you can't use a Mill license on Router , you can't use Router License on Mill, just like you can't use Lathe license on Mill (or router)

Thanks in advance for support us so we can continue to bring DIY users new features and support.


Here are changes and improvements from v4.5 to v4.6

CNC12 Acorn Version 4.6 Release Notes

Fixes
- Fixed Chuck and Collet Logic not resetting correctly causing issues with spindle.
- Fixed Lathe gang / front / rear wizard setting not ‘sticking’
- Fixed rear mount TT cycles bug
- Fixed UI issues with the preview gcode feature, like hiding it when going into the mdi and run job menus, and unhide it when going back to the main menu
- Fixed bug in the vcp were plc memory wasn't able to be used to set LED state
- Fixed saving issue for mill param 43 in the wizard
- Fixed problem with Skinning API CSR SetAngle and GetAngle functions which always failed
- Fixed issue on Mill and Router versions were if TT and Z-Ref is set you can't measure the Z axis in the part menu, because of an error message saying probe is not setup
- Fixed the part menu flashing if the probe is unplugged
- Fix for issue where a report could not be restored

Improvements
- Created new "Router" VCP ,Wizard and CNC12
- added ZriHomingAll input to the Wizard
- added Beta software count down timer
- added ESC key to Probe Bore menu
- sorted all wizard inputs and output definitions alphabetically
- reworded the warning error for db25 disabling custom mapping to be more user friendly
- change name of low air pressure inputs to low pressure to eliminate the word Air as they can be used for any number of pressure sensors not just for air, functionality of the inputs are the same, just a name change
- name change of MPG macros from PLCmacro1,2,3,4 to MPGmacro1,2,3,4 functionality is same, just a name change
- implemented new DXF import library so DXF import in intercon is capatible with a wider variety of DXF files. Note: Intercon accepts line and acrs. Any DXF file with curves will not work with intercon, if your dxf file has curves, convert all curves to lines and arcs before importing into intercon.
- reactivated the “DXF in” feature of Intercon
- Implemented FootPedal Input for Chuck Open/Close
- Added a category for Safety related PLC Functions in Input and Output Definition pages in the Wizard
- Added a notification during installation to backup current cnc12 dir for the user
- Added a warning message on the cnc12 main menu like the smoothing message, but to tell the user that m37 is active
- Acorn analog out 0-5 selection in Wizard and CNC12 parameter support for same
- WCS Table Lock Unlock check boxes beside WCS table in WCS menu
- improve Keyboard Jogging to eliminate keystroke conflicts in certain cnc12 menus
- Added PLC Function WorklightRouter
- Added a PWM setup page in the wizard
- Added J-TECH Related PLC Outputs and Macros for Router and Mill
- displaying the first 11 lines of code when you Load a G code Job.
- Gang tooling configuration selection in lathe wizard.
- Complete PWM output for Acorn via DB25 connector (for Laser power and DC motor speed controller command)
- Reference PLC Variables in G Code by Name
- Replace Wizard Rigid Tapping pop up window with a proper Wizard configuration page.
- Changed PLC Function RouterAirBlow to AirBlowNozzle
- added ability for keyboard jogging to be active when cnc12 starts. (users will not have to press Alt-J to activate keyboard jogging)
- change wording on Z part zero mill/router menu to remind users to enter the tool number they are using
- added sample laser files along with test pattern files to Mill and Router ..ncfiles\laser

when updating..

a report from v4.5 will work with v4.62 mill to mill. lathe to lathe.

do not use a mill v4.5 report and try to use it with the new CNC12 Router version!!

this first Router version has to be setup using the wizard. then subsequent releases can use a Router report to update to the new version.

update instructions.

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... ctions.pdf

[johnsattuk]

Hi Keith
Thanks for detailed reply, I did some more reading and did find out what to do, Wanting a quick easy solution I have just ordered the Router Pro upgrade.

Thanks again