For our clients with plasma cutting machines, certain third-party stores carry THC Z-axis torch lifters that are driven by a DC motor (like the one pictured below):
Such a device is a popular choice with some of our clients, as it allows for an affordable THC solution without sacrificing too much in the way of accuracy.
The myCNC team is ready to provide a driver board for connecting the torch lifter to the ET7, as well as the additional initial positioning procedures and a modified THC process to work with such a lifter.
For more information on the driver board as well as the modified PLC commands, please reach out to the myCNC team via our Contact Us page.
Hello eveyone,
In the latest myCNC update (version 1.88.4910) we have added a new attribute called "pressed-delay-xxxx" for the "direct-run:" action. The attribute allows you to define time (in ms) that the the on-screen element (button, etc) must be pressed for, in order to initialize the direct-run action. This can be used to protect the machine from accidental presses on touchscreen/keyboard/mouse.
The attribute also works for the following actions:
- soft-plc-run
- soft-plc-stop
- soft-plc-run-confirm
- soft-plc-stop
- plc-run
- direct-plc
- multidev-plc-run
- switch-cnc-gvariable
as well as program start via the "player-play" type commands.
To find out more about XML editing to insert the necessary attributes into your profile's UI elements, please consult the following manual in our documentation:
The update also brings some bug fixes:
- Fixed a bug that would sometimes cause crashes on large-size G-code files
- Fixed a visualization bug for work position that was affecting some program versions
Stay tuned for further updates!
The latest update for myCNC software (ver. 1.88.4855) brings support for the ET8 controller.
The ET8 is an alternative version of our ET6 controller, with a different microchip architecture. For most intents and purposes, these perform in the exact same manner, and the ET6 documentation can be used for setting up and programming the ET8.
For further information on purchasing the ET6/ET8 controllers, please contact the myCNC support team.
Stay tuned for further updates!
In the latest version of myCNC, we have added the following option to facilitate tool changes in programs using both G20 (imperial) and G21 (metric) systems:
The G20/G21 Handler (currently in the Experimental stage) allows myCNC to store the units (mm or inches) that the G-code control program is using at the moment that the tool change macro is launched. After the tool change macro is initiated, it will then use the default dimensions selected for the user profile (for example, if inches are selected in G-codes settings, then all dimensions for the tool change will be in inches). At the end of the tool change macro, the current G20/G21 value is then restored.
Additionally, the following fixes have been added:
- Fixed the 3D visualization incorrectly displaying visual program dimensions in millimeters instead of inches despite inches being selected in Config > Screen.
- Fixed the button to toggle the 3D program dimensions on and off
Stay tuned for further updates!
The latest updates have been focused on improving and ironing out inch/G20 functionality within myCNC software.
The following inch-based cutcharts have been added to myCNC:
- Powermax 45
- Powermax 45XP (also added the metric system cutcharts)
- Powermax65/85
- Powermax105
- Powermax125
The cut charts will be available to download from our Downloads page. Additionally, an M71 plasma cutting shape library for imperial units is now available on request.
Finally, a number of bug fixes have been implemented for inch/G20 software configurations, mostly focusing on the plasma/gas cutting functionality
- Fixed Return to working point button
- Fixed nesting window, rotation window
- Fixed arc/hole speed
- Fixed tool offsets
- Numerous visual fixes
Stay tuned for further updates!