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I just went back to cnc 4.82 and that cleared up the Z issue I will now try to do the other things you suggested

luke wrote: ↑Tue Jun 06, 2023 12:56 pm I just went back to cnc 4.82 and that cleared up the Z issue I will now try to do the other things you suggested

Why?

I have tested all beta version from 4.82 - 5.02, never had an issue with std axis.

Always do a fresh install, enter your settings by hand, never use restore report.

Keith made lots of videos how to upgrade, but even without, follow written upgrade instructions and done right it works

Uwe

I did that 2 different computers and both the Z would not respond to the buttons. So I uninstalled 5.2 and went back to 4.82 and the Z magically started to work. Even my Z zero program works now. I will be setting up my homing program later this week.

I need to upgrade from 4.82 on my old PRT.

I’ll do that in the next week or two and let you know how it goes.

Why do you need to upgrade if it works don't fix it

Because if I have an issue and I come here for help, that’s the first thing they’ll say?

After having to keep an old XP computer running for way longer than necessary or practical, just to be able to run the old Shopbot controller, I’m a big fan of keeping things current.

I just went back to cnc 4.82 and that cleared up the Z issue I will now try to do the other things you suggested

Proof that you had a setting or two wrong on v5.02 that was not wrong on v4.82

Why do you need to upgrade if it works don't fix it

Exactly! My daily driver is running a CNC12 v4.4xx Beta from early 2020. Works just fine. That said, it has been sold and I will be updating the software to the latest 5.0x version so that if the purchaser wishes to ask for assistance from the forum or Centroid, his machine is on the latest software, as the latest is the only version that is supported.

This is due to the fact that most incremental versions have minor bug fixes in them and if a user is experiencing an issue, the upgrade may fix it. AND IF the users issue is a result of an unknown "bug" it is mandatory that it be found and tested using the current release version.

So... if your machine is working well and like me, you are able to take care of your own issues, there is no reason to upgrade to the latest version, but if you wish to have forum or Centroid assistance, make sure that you are on the latest release version.

fyi... v5.04 is coming by end of the week.

Draft release notes...

1.) Fixed Acorn Limit Switch defeat button functionality. (skin event number in the button xml was in inadvertently not updated in previous version v5.0/v5.02)

2.) Fixed Oak/Allin1DC/MPU11/Hickory VCP Aux 13-16 (the controlling CNC12 parameters were off by one) which were incorrectly configured.

3.) Fixed Acorn VCP button Mill Vac On/Off skin event number (skin event number in the button xml was inadvertently not updated in previous versions v5.0 & v5.02 )

4.) Added an all new DXF import “engine” for Plasma Intercon DXF import feature.

5.) Some Color picker additions the Plasma restart graphical menu. blue, red, and purple dots which represent the pick up point, jog off point, and interrupt point

6.) In the Utility menu “Create Report” now copies the Wizard generated Acorn/AcornSix ATC macros to the Report.zip file.

7.) Updated Skin call “GetMachineType” it will now also return “emulator” for offline use.

8.) In Acorn and AcornSix it is now possible to mix and match HomeAll with other HomeOk inputs for example:
and the Wizard generated home program will work using all of the defined homeok inputs in addition to HomeAll.

9.) Added auto detection skin call so AcornSix Wizard will auto detect the AcornSix Encoder Expansion Board. "IsENCEXP12Connected"

10.) Fixed M1 functionality which was broken in AcornSix, Oak, Allin1DC, Hickory, MPU11.

11.) Fixed M0 jogging which was enabled regardless of what Parameter 10 was set to.

12.) Moved the TT Fixed location from the ATC menu to the Tool Touch menu in the wizard.

13.) Added WCS Lockout Parameter to Lathe (parameter 426). WCS Lockout was previously only available in Mill/Router/Plasma and was controlled by parameter 45

Last night I ran a job and it ran it ok then I shut everything down. This morning I went to start up and I am getting this message. Unable to establish communication with Acorn. I am getting a heart beat and the steppers engage but can not talk to the Acorn.

luke wrote: ↑Fri Jun 23, 2023 8:41 am Last night I ran a job and it ran it ok then I shut everything down. This morning I went to start up and I am getting this message. Unable to establish communication with Acorn. I am getting a heart beat and the steppers engage but can not talk to the Acorn.

the message is telling you that cnc12 can't communicate with Acorn.

see this extensive post covering this subject.
https://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=1451