Acorn CNC12 v4.80 has been released. (8-12-22)

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Acorn CNC12 v4.80 has been released. (8-12-22)

Post by cnckeith »

8-12-22 Acorn CNC12 v4.80 has been released.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... loads.html


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Original post.

Hey everyone,

Who is up for some new software testing?

new Acorn CNC12 v4.80 Release Candidate now available for public download and testing,

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... taller.zip

This version has many hours of testing on it but we now need your help as it is impossible for us to test CNC12 on all the various types of different machine, drives, components that are available.

Here is the current set of release notes for the new software.

Acorn CNC12 v4.80 Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma Release Notes:

1. Added support for XY Jogging in the VCP and Wizard for Mill, Router, Plasma. (Note: this feature works with Lathe as XZ jogging but is not implemented in the Wizard, simple hand edit VCP to enable for Lathe).
2. Improved G code backplot graphics speed, now much faster G code job display graphics.
3. Added support for WMPG-4 Plasma specific overlay skin in Plasma Wizard.
4. Fixed Lathe Offset Tool Measurement bug.
5. Fixed Keyboard Jogging bug when “PC Keyboard” was selected and Z axis would not jog with Keyboard arrow keys
6. Added Smart Sense functionality user choice in THC config menu. 1.) Sense voltage only at beginning of job. Or 2.) Sense voltage at beginning of every cut.
7. Added support for time based “marking” in Acorn Plasma. (M64)
Added SpindleOK delay timer in Wizard for inverters that are not quick to send a Spindle Ok signal.
8. Added choice of spindle speed display type, Actual = Actual Encoder reporting speed, Programmed Spindle Speed = G code S function command value, or Display Both.
9. Added Communications Stress test file “stressTest.cnc” in \NCFILES. Run the G code file to stress test the Acorn to CNCPC communications link. This helps debug communications issues above and beyond a simple ping test.
10. Added Live Torch Voltage Oscilloscope feature to Plasma. A handy debug tool for the commissioning of Plasma systems.
11. Added a dedicated Virtual Control Panel Preferences menu to the Wizard.
12. Fixed issue with Windows Global font size messing up text in the Wizard.
13. Added ability to export tool height offset and diameter to both txt and csv for the mill tool library
14. Added GetFullPathJobNameCurrent, and GetCurrentLineInfo functions to the skinning api
15. Added Gecko Drive Type in Wizard for Gecko G203V
16. Lowered the cpu usage of the PLC Diagnostics app, and VCP for better system performance.
17. Added to Wizard Homing menu option to not use homing at all upon start up.
18. Added automatic current CNC12 installation directory backup to the CNC12 installer
19. Added a parameter to set the precision of DRO, now user can set how many decimal points are displayed in the DRO
20. The vcp will now not crash if the options.xml file is corrupt. It will create a new file with default values.
21. Added axes labels U and V to the Wizard and added vcp U V buttons for axes labels
22. Added GetJogState function to the skinning api
23. Added new system variables for the “get amount” of communication errors
24. Added message to status menu if there is more than 5 communication error messages within an hour
25. Defaulted RTG all machine types to to have no trail when real time graphing a job
26. Increased the responsiveness of the WMPG-4 for improved performance.
27. Added KL5056E Drive Preset for Acorn Wizard
28. Improved Lathe Homing images
29. Added new functions to skinning api. The functions are for getting all the tools in tool library, getting tool description, and setting tool tool description
30. Added skinning function to get if the software has a pro, ultimate or free license
31. Added machine parameter 440 (Stop For Jogging Continue Bit) for which values 1-255 indicate the SV_SKIN_EVENT_x to check for continuation during execution of an M0/M200/M201 command, along with CYCLE_START and TOOL_CHECK. A value of 256 will wait for the Skinning API call Job.ContinueExecution.
32. Added machine parameter 180 (Clear Limit Switch Distance). This parameter specifies the distance to move before generating an error when looking for the limit switch to be cleared during a homing (M91/M92) command. A value of zero will result in a default setting of using a distance of 0.5 inches or one motor revolution, whichever is greater. This distance only applies to a linear axis. If the axis is rotary, a distance of 45 degrees is used regardless of the parameter value.
33. Corrected Plasma issue causing SV_STOP to be reset even when there was an active THCError
34. Fixed minimum S textbox being multiplied by 10 when returning to the PWM setup menu

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


v4.80 ATC programs with instructions.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... ograms.zip

List of Wizard preprogrammed "canned" input and output functions for v4.80

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... s_v4.8.pdf


Download and Unzip then click on .exe to run the installer.

For now, please do a fresh install and hand enter the machine specific values and settings using the Wizard. (Screen shots from previous versions Wizard pages make this easy.)
Avoid using 'restore report' at this time. We are looking to test and exercise a fresh installation of v4.80 with no added complications from carrying along files from older versions etc.


Looking forward to your test results and comments.


Please post any questions or comments about this beta software here on this thread so we keep all things about beta software in one spot. thanks in advance!


Update Instructions.
Installation instructions for updating an existing installation of Acorn CNC12 to this version.

1.) Make screen shots of each Wizard menu of the existing installation so you have a visual record of the current Wizard settings. (Store copies of the report and screen shots in a safe place (even on another computer as an extra precaution would be a good idea as well)). Windows “Snipping Tool” is very handy for this. To find this program type in “snip” in the Windows search bar.

2.) Download and unzip the .zip” file
EXTRACT the zip file, open extracted folder and with the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat, Double click on the .exe and follow the instructions to install CNC12. You may run into a Windows warning notification: Click “More Info” then click “Run Anyway” to continue.

3.) With the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat double click on the CNC12 Icon to start CNC12. CNC12 will update the firmware on the Acorn BBG. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4.) Install the Acorn License file from the Acorn Utility menu, “Options” , then “Import License”. Note: Mill, Lathe, Router License files used with older software will work with this version of Mill, Lathe and Router CNC12. If installing the new Acorn CNC12 Plasma a new Plasma Pro license file is required.

5.) Open the Wizard and re-enter the information and settings from the screen shots made in step 1
and press “Write settings to CNC control” and follow the instructions on the screen.

6.) For Plasma, continue the setup process in the Plasma installation manual. Start with Step 4
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

Note: The “Restore Report” feature may only be used on the same version of CNC12 software. Do not use the “Restore Report” feature when updating from one version of CNC12 to another. said another way, do not use "restore report" when updating to a new version of software.

New CNC12 installation instructions.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

If you have any custom macros or VCP buttons copy them over from the old install to the new install. same with tool libraries, custom home programs and wcs positions.

Thanks in advance!

-Keith
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
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Re: Who is up for some new Acorn CNC software testing? V4.79 rev3 Now available.

Post by cnckeith »

Download and Unzip then click on .exe to run the installer.

For now, please do a fresh install and hand enter the machine specific values and settings using the Wizard. (Screen shots from previous versions Wizard pages make this easy.)
Avoid using 'restore report' at this time. We are looking to test and exercise a fresh installation of v4.79 rev3 with no added complications from carrying along files from older versions etc.

Please see the release notes attached.

Looking forward to your test results and comments.


Please post any questions or comments about this beta software here on this thread so we keep all things about beta software in one spot. thanks in advance!


Update Instructions.
Installation instructions for updating an existing installation of Acorn CNC12 to this version.

1.) Make screen shots of each Wizard menu of the existing installation so you have a visual record of the current Wizard settings. (Store copies of the report and screen shots in a safe place (even on another computer as an extra precaution would be a good idea as well)). Windows “Snipping Tool” is very handy for this. To find this program type in “snip” in the Windows search bar.

2.) Download and unzip the .zip” file
EXTRACT the zip file, open extracted folder and with the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat, Double click on the .exe and follow the instructions to install CNC12. You may run into a Windows warning notification: Click “More Info” then click “Run Anyway” to continue.

3.) With the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat double click on the CNC12 Icon to start CNC12. CNC12 will update the firmware on the Acorn BBG. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4.) Install the Acorn License file from the Acorn Utility menu, “Options” , then “Import License”. Note: Mill, Lathe, Router License files used with older software will work with this version of Mill, Lathe and Router CNC12. If installing the new Acorn CNC12 Plasma a new Plasma Pro license file is required.

5.) Open the Wizard and re-enter the information and settings from the screen shots made in step 1
and press “Write settings to CNC control” and follow the instructions on the screen.

6.) For Plasma, continue the setup process in the Plasma installation manual. Start with Step 4
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

Note: The “Restore Report” feature may only be used on the same version of CNC12 software. Do not use the “Restore Report” feature when updating from one version of CNC12 to another. said another way, do not use "restore report" when updating to a new version of software.

New CNC12 installation instructions.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

If you have any custom macros or VCP buttons copy them over from the old install to the new install. same with tool libraries, custom home programs and wcs positions.

Thanks in advance!

-Keith
Need support? READ THIS POST first. http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=60&t=1043
All Acorn Documentation is located here: viewtopic.php?f=60&t=3397
Answers to common questions: viewforum.php?f=63
and here viewforum.php?f=61
Gear we use but don't sell. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... _gear.html
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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by Upnorth »

I would like to give this new version a try. I do have one question.

I had Centroid edit the PLC to make my lathe turret work. How do I prevent the edit for the turret from vanishing when I update? Is this where I check that I have a custom PLC? I don't know if an edited PLC counts as a custom macro as mentioned in the above instructions.

Thanks
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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by suntravel »

If you start with a fresh install (copy the old \CNCT to another place), I would install everything first, select Custom PLC in the Wizard and then open the new and old *.src in NP++ and copy the custom changes from the old *.src to the new one, compile the new one.

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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by Spartan117 »

I can't say if it's because of the beta, because i haven't done that with the stable release yet, but:

the spindlebenchtest.cnc doesn't work as described in the manual.

After loading the spindlebenchtest.cnc and pressing cycle start, the screen blacks out and it states "Line #16" at the top of the screen.
See here:
spindlebenchtest_error.jpg
From there, i can't do ANYTHING anymore. Stop, Start, nothing happens, the black-screen seems to block everything.


Without the spindlebenchtest.cnc started, CNC12 itself seems to work, can jog, can home, can start spindle and even throws the correct voltage at the 0-10V-header.
Hope this helps and it's not me again^^
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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by suntravel »

; This is a Acorn Bench Test Analog output utility program
; Run this Utility with Run time Graphics OFF

Your RTG is on ;)

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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by suntravel »

Quick test on my lathe.

With RTO on it hangs at Line16, Press ESC and it goes on.
With RTG off like in the first lines you see after lading the test, it runs without ESC.

Installation manual is wrong, there it is shown with RTG on.

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Re: Who is up for some new Acorn CNC software testing? V4.79 rev3 Now available.

Post by Filardo »

cnckeith wrote: Mon Jun 20, 2022 3:44 pm Acorn Mill, Lathe, Router and Plasma v4.79 rev3 Beta now available for download!

https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... plasma.zip


Download and Unzip then click on .exe to run the installer.

For now, please do a fresh install and hand enter the machine specific values and settings using the Wizard. (Screen shots from previous versions Wizard pages make this easy.)
Avoid using 'restore report' at this time. We are looking to test and exercise a fresh installation of v4.79 rev3 with no added complications from carrying along files from older versions etc.

Please see the release notes attached.

Looking forward to your test results and comments.


Please post any questions or comments about this beta software here on this thread so we keep all things about beta software in one spot. thanks in advance!


Update Instructions.
Installation instructions for updating an existing installation of Acorn CNC12 to this version.

1.) Make screen shots of each Wizard menu of the existing installation so you have a visual record of the current Wizard settings. (Store copies of the report and screen shots in a safe place (even on another computer as an extra precaution would be a good idea as well)). Windows “Snipping Tool” is very handy for this. To find this program type in “snip” in the Windows search bar.

2.) Download and unzip the .zip” file
EXTRACT the zip file, open extracted folder and with the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat, Double click on the .exe and follow the instructions to install CNC12. You may run into a Windows warning notification: Click “More Info” then click “Run Anyway” to continue.

3.) With the Acorn up and running with a heartbeat double click on the CNC12 Icon to start CNC12. CNC12 will update the firmware on the Acorn BBG. Follow the instructions on the screen.

4.) Install the Acorn License file from the Acorn Utility menu, “Options” , then “Import License”. Note: Mill, Lathe, Router License files used with older software will work with this version of Mill, Lathe and Router CNC12. If installing the new Acorn CNC12 Plasma a new Plasma Pro license file is required.

5.) Open the Wizard and re-enter the information and settings from the screen shots made in step 1
and press “Write settings to CNC control” and follow the instructions on the screen.

6.) For Plasma, continue the setup process in the Plasma installation manual. Start with Step 4
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

Note: The “Restore Report” feature may only be used on the same version of CNC12 software. Do not use the “Restore Report” feature when updating from one version of CNC12 to another. said another way, do not use "restore report" when updating to a new version of software.

New CNC12 installation instructions.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

If you have any custom macros or VCP buttons copy them over from the old install to the new install. same with tool libraries, custom home programs and wcs positions.

Thanks in advance!

-Keith
Hello I tried to install this version but the virtual control panel on the right does not want to install




Bonjour j'ai essayé d'installer cette version mais le panneau de commande virtuelle de droite ne veux pas s'installe pas
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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by suntravel »

Did you rename or delete the old \cncm folder first?

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Re: XY Jogging now available. Test it out... V4.79 rev3 BETA Now available.

Post by Filardo »

suntravel wrote: Thu Jul 07, 2022 12:45 am Did you rename or delete the old \cncm folder first?

Uwe
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I had reset my computer before installing it.
So no software installation in it

J'avais remis mon ordinateur a zéro avant de l'installer
Donc aucune installation de logiciels dedans
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