Re: CNC12 Router Restructure Beta Software thread.
Posted: 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.
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.
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.
