CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread. Rev4

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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread.

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Some initial findings and thoughts....

The active G-code line is displayed along with the smoothing menu, covering the menu text.

With RTG, distance to go is displayed when it's set to "No" in the wizard. Also Spindle RPM is not displayed. Perhaps these are known already, as it's the same in the release. I never use RTG, so it's the first I've noticed it. Don't really see the purpose of distance to go for a router. ;)
For consistency, the Yes/No in RTG should be clickable just the same as they are in the new Set Part Zeros.

It would be nice to have a Home Offset option where you could fill in the offset from the home switches to the actual corner of the router table. A couple of fields to enter the offset just like the laser offset option. This would/could then be added to the wizard generated home routine.

The option for a custom plate could be a bit more custom capable. I have a plate that is used for inside or outside corners that is a flat 0.5" thick plate, 5" x 5", and has a 2" hole in the center of it. It's not quite configurable with the custom plate option.

Touch Devices...Yes, I know that this is going to be unconventional and against all the probe rules, but I've been using this method for years and it works perfectly. I use a drill rod that touches off on a plate connected to ProbeTripped (it's really my normal touch plate) to use for corner finding or center finding for mortises etc. With the new Touch Device options, I can't have both a touch plate and probe set to the same input, which will only allow for configuring one or the other to be able to have any probe options (like bore or web) or Auto Z to Plate. This one is a bit difficult to explain/describe so that it's not misunderstood, so a video of it with the release vs the beta may be needed.
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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread.

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CNC12 v5.17 Rev 4

- Wizard axis pairing menu fixed.
- New graphic tools added (work envelope and spindle center line position)
- Improved simpler ATC initialize menu

thanks in advance for testing this out and reporting back your findings and comments!

always perform a fresh install and do not use restore report!
configure with the Wizard please! thanks, Keith
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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread. Rev4 Now Available!

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G code backplot graphics features added.


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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread.

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Sword wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 4:37 pm Some initial findings and thoughts....

The active G-code line is displayed along with the smoothing menu, covering the menu text. <thanks, its on the list>


With RTG, distance to go is displayed when it's set to "No" in the wizard. Also Spindle RPM is not displayed. Perhaps these are known already, as it's the same in the release. <thanks, its on the list>

I never use RTG, so it's the first I've noticed it. Don't really see the purpose of distance to go for a router. < guess we could make distance to go not on by default, i know its confusing to a router head ;)))> <thanks, its on the list>


For consistency, the Yes/No in RTG should be clickable just the same as they are in the new Set Part Zeros. <agree'd its on the list>

It would be nice to have a Home Offset option where you could fill in the offset from the home switches to the actual corner of the router table. A couple of fields to enter the offset just like the laser offset option. This would/could then be added to the wizard generated home routine. <agree'd its on the list>

The option for a custom plate could be a bit more custom capable. I have a plate that is used for inside or outside corners that is a flat 0.5" thick plate, 5" x 5", and has a 2" hole in the center of it. It's not quite configurable with the custom plate option. < the macros are now "broken out" so for cases like this you can edit the macro(s) to do what the special case needs>

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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread. Rev4 Now Available!

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early draft of Proposed Spoil Board menus for comment
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early draft of proposed Tool Height Measurement Method selection menu with options
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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread. Rev4 Now Available!

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< guess we could make distance to go not on by default, i know its confusing to a router head
OK, I'll bite. What is the purpose of distance to go?

I always assumed it was a legacy power drive/hand wheel mill head tool so they didn't have to learn math
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I use distance to go for running in new g-code.

For example, if it looks like the toolholder is hitting a fixture I press feed hold. If the distance before crash is shorter than distance to go, better stop it running and change something :lol:

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suntravel wrote: Thu Jun 06, 2024 1:56 pm I use distance to go for running in new g-code.

For example, if it looks like the toolholder is hitting a fixture I press feed hold. If the distance before crash is shorter than distance to go, better stop it running and change something :lol:

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Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread. Rev4 Now Available!

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depends on what is clamped how on the table..

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