9-27-24 UPDATE! CNC12 v5.19 rev9 BETA Mill, Lathe, Router, Plasma is now available for public testing.

[mgeyer]

August 28th Update - CNC12 v5.19 Beta Rev 5 is now available for public testing!

Rev5 additions and changes include:

• Improved performance of LED state changes for the PLC Diagnostics Screen while USB-BOB is enabled
• Spindle location will now update on the F8 - Graph as the machine is jogged
• Added M25 to the goto_part_xy_zero.cnc macro which will raise Z before it moves to the XY0 position
• CNC12 now generates a cncm/t.bobcfg.xml file that stores the input inversion settings (normally open/closed) for connected USB-BOB control panels.
• This prevents the USB-BOB from losing its inversion settings when disconnected from power
• SSV parameters have been moved to P982 and P983. Added SSV logic to Hickory's PLC
• Added a new "VCP Soft Reset" input for USB-BOB
• The x100 Z-axis lockout will now properly lock out USB-BOB MPGs even if the x1, x10, or x100 inputs are not in use
• Parameters, configuration, and default VCP for Hickory have been updated to reduce user error during bench testing. The removal of axes from the cncm/tcfg.xml file allows the user to connect the Hickory to the software without drives and run the communications stress test without issue. The user should then connect and setup axes through CNC12 or the Wizard
• Removed Absolute Encoder Homing from Acorn/AcornSix Wizard
• Added custom IO presets and user_language.msg to the report file
• Fixed a bug where the tool number would not update properly during RTG (run-time graphics)
• Added Numpad Keyboard Jogging Directions including diagonal jogging
• Additional USB-BOB inputs present on Acorn and AcornSix have been added to Hickory including: AllJogDisable, DryRun, ToolRelease, and Worklight

Download Rev 5 of the beta here: https://centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/do ... 5_BETA.zip

As with all CNC12 updates do not use "restore report" from a previous version of CNC12. Please follow the CNC12 installation instructions here.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... ctions.pdf

[Sword]

A question for the "eye candy" department. Could it be possible to use a .png as a background for the VCP instead of a solid color?
Something like a brushed stainless steel, etc. like these....

[ASPeters]

A question for the "eye candy" department. Could it be possible to use a .png as a background for the VCP instead of a solid color?
Something like a brushed stainless steel, etc. like these....

Not sure if you're referring to our awesome graphics or my good looks but yes, this is simple enough to do. It will be available in the next revision.

The background node in the .vcp file will need to be set to your image path

<background>C:\cncm\resources\vcp\images\stainless-steel.jpg</background>

[Sword]

Not sure if you're referring to our awesome graphics or my good looks but yes, this is simple enough to do. It will be available in the next revision.

Not touchin' that!
Awesome!

[ShawnM]

Its a .xml similar to the drive xml's.

Can find them under resources\wizard\saved\plcPresets or the resources\wizard\default\plcPresets. drives are found under the drive folder in the saved or default directory as well.

Chris, can you tell me the name of the file for the I/O settings as I'm not finding any usable XML file in either folder you mention. I found my custom DMM DYN5 drive XML file but not the I/O file.

[Allin1Chris]

Its a .xml similar to the drive xml's.

Can find them under resources\wizard\saved\plcPresets or the resources\wizard\default\plcPresets. drives are found under the drive folder in the saved or default directory as well.

Chris, can you tell me the name of the file for the I/O settings as I'm not finding any usable XML file in either folder you mention. I found my custom DMM DYN5 drive XML file but not the I/O file.

Have you saved a I/O preset? Starting on Rev4 and now Rev5, you should see the default list of I/O presets in the default\plcPresets. They are named the same as the drives (Same I/O that was included in the drive presets before the split was made).

If you dragged over some inputs and outputs and saved an I/O preset, it should appear under the saved\plcPresets. I dont know what file to tell you as the name is based on the name you provide in the wizard when saving.

[ShawnM]

Thanks, I'll keep looking. I have currently 6 inputs set up and 10 outputs setup for my custom "DMMDYN5" drive type.

[Allin1Chris]

Thanks, I'll keep looking. I have currently 6 inputs set up and 10 outputs setup for my custom "DMMDYN5" drive type.

Wizard does not automatically save to the presets, one must be saved.

I was thinking maybe this is a mis-understanding so i made a quick "guide" that explains the saving of the presets in the wizard.

[ShawnM]

Awesome, thanks Chris.

[johannes]

I like what Avid has done, in stripping away a lot of the advanced options in the VCP to reduce clutter.
For instance, I never want my users to click "Unpair Axis", ever. I also dont want them to click "Reset Home", since I have already had a situation where a person thought this meant "Goto X0Y0Z0"... (Yes, I know...).

In the past I needed to edit a lot of XML files to remove unnecessary buttons, but found it tricky, and still somewhat locked to a rigid grid.

Are there any plans to provide a copy of Avids VCP config, or a simpler way to modify the VCP layout?