Modify "Go to Zero" & more ??

[Gary Campbell]

I'm assuming there is a canned file or macro that controls this, but I am lost as how to find it.

Can someone point me in the right direction? Same for below

Another quick question: Is the G53 coordinate system used in UCCNC? for example a call of : G53 Z0, would raise Z to it's hi limit

I don't use them, but how do you set up a ZZero setting plate?

[ger21]

Go to zero is macro M204.

Yes, you can use G53, but it would be G53 G0 Z0. and you need to home the Z first to establish that Z zero.


Have to run to the airport right now, but I can get you some auto zero info when I get back.

[ger21]

I don't use them, but how do you set up a ZZero setting plate?

Are you asking how to wire it? Or how to use it?

[Gary Campbell]

Gerry...
Thanks for taking time for the newbie questions. Apologize in advance, first day.

I know how to both wire and use them. I was looking for documentation, instruction or "where the button is"

Is there a command that sets machine coordinates at current location? (Similar to G92 setting user coordinates)

Is it normal to have to press "RESET" button each time a limit is triggered? Can it be toggled off, at least for testing? I see the input indicators for limits on the I/O tab, are there any on the "Run" screen? I notice the "Limit Switch" message when one is triggered, are there any discreet message options?

On the configuration tab there is a "save" and "apply" button, how do they differ in action?

Do I have the ability to save and name the current profile? Swap between multiples?

[A_Camera]

You should start with reading the manual. Most of your questions are answered there. Just a few pages but worth spending some time with it.

[ger21]

The "Button" is left of the Goto Zero button. It calls the M31 macro. I'm not sure how that macro works, as I use my own macro.

The only way to modify machine coordinates is to home the machine. If you have no home switches, the machine basically homes "in place".

Yes, you have to click Reset whenever a limit switch is hit. Non negotiiable. You can always add any LED's you want to the run screen.

Not sure what you mean by "discreet message options". There are a variety of built in messages, and you can't change or edit them. But you can add your own via macros.

The Apply button is now redundant in the latest versions, and you no longer need to use it. The Save button does both Apply and Save. Apply was required in earlier versions, but no longer.

Yes, find the Profiles tab, and you can create as many profiles as you like. The easiest way to use them is with a shortcut with a command line switch to start the specific profiles. I'd highly recommend not using the default profile, as it always get's updated with UCCNC updates, which can cause you to lose any changes you might make. Custom profiles are not affected by updates, with the exception of the UCCNC.exe file.

[Gary Campbell]

Gerry...
Thanks for the info. That should keep me going for a good while.

A_Camera... I thought I had, but in all honesty I am familiar with a couple OEM controls where the terminology is different and this new stuff is just not sinking in yet.

[dezsoe]

The Apply button is now redundant in the latest versions, and you no longer need to use it. The Save button does both Apply and Save. Apply was required in earlier versions, but no longer.

No, that's not true! Save settings calls Apply settings, that's OK: if you want to save, you don't need to press Apply first. But! If you change any settings and don't want to save it, then you must press Apply to make the new settings work. This is needed if you want to experiment with any settings, e. g. try to change axis speed, or just some appearance settings.

[ger21]

Thanks for the clarification. I knew that, but didn't explain it properly.

[Gary Campbell]

A few more:
Is there a recommended Vectric PostP? Didn't see one in their list
Is it expected behavior to have to mouse click or press enter to place focus on the MDI input?
Is G53 modal?
Are different feedrates accepted for different axes? (concurrent)
Can a manual feedrate override pot or rotary encoder be added?
Is there a keyboard "pause" key? Similar to spacebar?
Can spindle speed be set to startup at a set level, ie., 9000 rpm?
Can the default keyboard jog speed be set to something other than 10%?

I am used to acceleration in "inches per minute per second" is inches per second per second 60 times more or a nomenclature thing?
For example: if an axis feedrate is 400ipm and acceleration is 800, does it accelerate to full velocity in ~.5 second?