Acorn Router v5.18 release candidate #4 (8-9-24) is now available for download

[cnckeith]

Not sure if this is a bug or not, but in Graphing mode set range I was able to set the 'Start', but not able to set the 'End' range.

Graphic preview in Graph looks great BTW.

thanks, looking into it.

The Set Range dialog only shows one input field at a time. The starting values are both blank which is why nothing is displayed. Hitting the Down Arrow or the Enter key will tab into the "End" input field.

[cnckeith]

********************** UPDATE July 29 ***********************

Centroid Acorn ROUTER CNC12 v5.18 release candidate #3 is now available.

https://centroid-support.filemail.com/d ... 210002d786

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[Sword]

Change log so I can compare with my list that I didn't get time to update from the last rc?

[cnckeith]

Change log so I can compare with my list that I didn't get time to update from the last rc?

Notes

- only changes from RC2 have been in the G code backplot area related to showing the travel limits box and current spindle location in the correct location for all types of machine setups.

- all NON show stopper bugs will be fixed in v5.2. (and all new features of course will be slated for v5.2)

- if there are any show stopper bugs in RC3 we will fix make an v5.18 RC4

thanks for your testing efforts and reporting back it really helps!

[RogDC]

Identified a couple of issues
Touch Plate - machine set up to use Avid Touch plate. In past I have utilized ToolTouchOffDetect and ToolTouchOffTriggered for the avid touch plate. This is how I configured my inputs on Acorn inputs IN6 and IN7
When utilizing the Centroid Part Zero Touch Plate, I received an error that the Touch Plate Inputs were not configured properly.

I configured the IN6/IN7 inputs to Touch Plate.

I made it past the Touch plate input error and was able to start testing the touch plate functions.

I also have the Touch Plate to raise 4" above the plate after Z so I can install the dust boot.

What I observed was Z would probe first, then raise to 4" above the touch plate, then attempt to do the side touch plate probe.

Then I tried to use Swissi's Probe App and it did not like the Touch Plate input configuration. Set it IN6/IN7 back to Tool Touch Off.... ( Note I have not tested this with CHIPS).

Recommendations for the Touch Plate -

• Allow the touch plate and tool touch off inputs acceptable inputs or note the requirement during the wizard.

• Clarification needs to be made in the wizard for the touch plate settings and what each setting does.

• Add feature to raise Z above touch plate after setting X-Y-Z zero to install dust boot

• User Manual ( or create a detailed technical bulletin ) should go in depth on setup function and operation for the touch plate

I then attempted to run a calibration test and graph it and noticed what appeared to be the Z axis envelope if I am understanding the work bounding box not reflecting Part Z zero correctly.( Circle Diamond Square attached )

I had zero'd the part from the face of the 3/4" MDF.

If the orange intersecting lines with the orange orb are X-Y zero, it is showing my work piece at the top of my work envelope, not on the machine table. I would expect this to show the part on top of the machine table with X-Y-Z zero .75" above the work envelope or at part X-Y-Z zero on the material face, not elevated above the table. If I had the part to zero on the machine bed ( g-code would need to be modified ), then I would expect the X-Y-Z Zero to be at the machine bed just underneath the material and tool paths elevated above the work envelope accordingly.

My router is an Avid with 10" X gantry ( standard order is 8", 12'" is an option ) with a 12" Z-Axis.
With the spoil board I have approximately +/- 9" of Z gantry clearance. My Z axis limits are set up to 14.875" so that I am able to clear a 9" work piece with a tool in the spindle and also cut on a vertical table below the machine bed. I'm not sure how this would be reflected accurately with the current Wizard settings or if it matters, but may be a consideration for future graphing updates.

I Suspect the graphing anomaly is related to how the machine is configured for ATC with tool offsets from Z0.

Report

report_0479B7EFD9E9-0210202961_2024-07-31_21-27-52.zip

(1.02 MiB) Downloaded 8 times

CDS File

CNC12_5_1 test CDS.cnc

(17.61 KiB) Downloaded 8 times

[cnckeith]

********************** UPDATE August 8th ***********************

Acorn Router v5.18 RC4 download
https://centroid-support.filemail.com/d/elyocufajngnlqr

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[Ken Rychlik]

Is RC3 and RC4 close enough to put a report from 3 into 4?

[cnckeith]

Is RC3 and RC4 close enough to put a report from 3 into 4?

never use restore report when using beta software. we could have change a parameter from 3 to 4 and the report would be putting the old info in the new install of cnc12.

[Ken Rychlik]

I know you COULD have, but I was basically asking if you did.

[tuffduck]

Acorn Router v5.18 release candidate #4 (8-9-24) is now available for download

I think I missed the download link?