Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs <resolved>

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Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs <resolved>

Post by wjh308 »

There must be a bug, been pulling my hair out. I am using a Drewtronics probe that is NC. I am also using the poor mans detection circuit with a toggle switch. No matter what I do, The X10 and X100 settings on the MPG will not move any axis, only the X1, without a probe plugged in. If I flip my switch, it says the probe is tripped because no probe is plugged in and is in an open state. So I switch my toggle back to off, the Probe tripped message goes away, but still the machine will not move with X10 or X100 with the MPG.
If I go into the configuration wizard and REMOVE Probe Detect and Probe Tripped from the Inputs section, then all of a sudden the X10 and X100 will jog the machine as it should.
Despite this, I am still able to turn the spindle on and off while the probe detect circuit is off, but X10 and X100 will not work!!
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by ShawnM »

There's no bug. The software is designed to only allow 1X movement when it thinks the probe is tripped.

Did you invert any of your inputs by mistake? Go into the Alt-i screen and look for a line over the inputs you have set up for the probe. This is outlined in the Acorn Probe Setup manual. Do you have the Probe manual?
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by cncsnw »

But, since he has defined INP6 to be a normally-open probe-detect input, and has set P18 = 50006, the software should recognize that the probe is not available to be tripped when INP6 is open, and in that case ignore the state of INP7.
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

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I spent all day reading everything I could, and yes, followed the probe manual before making a post on here. This has been an issue for a while now
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

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Anyone have any idea on this? Should I just nuke the installation and start over from scratch?
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by Allin1Chris »

wjh308,

I see you are on V5.06, there may of been a fix for NC probe and WMPG in V5.08. Save a backup and try installing the current V5.08 and see if that helps the situation.
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by wjh308 »

I am nuking the install, reinstalling windows on the SSD, and will do a fresh install of 5.08
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by ShawnM »

I also just noticed you are using and old version. There's no need to "nuke" it. Just print your wizard pages when in the wizard, CTRL-P for your backup, rename or delete the current cncm directory and reinstall the newest version. If you have time to kill then sure, nuke it, but it's a waste of time.
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

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Not a total waste of time, I wanted to move the system over to the SSD from the slow spinner.
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Re: Can't use X10 or X100 on MPG if probe is setup on inputs

Post by wjh308 »

Ok, the new version fixed my issue!
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