1. New download links
New download links to the Ubuntu MATE 20.04 packages have been added to the Download page. Please note that the Ubuntu MATE 20.04 package is currently in beta testing - going forward, after the period of beta testing, this will be the default Ubuntu MATE version used.
2. Windows improvements
Cache and full screen functionality have been improved on Windows installations of myCNC. Bugfixes include crashes that could occur when myCNC was set to Full Screen (instead of the Maximize option). Update the myCNC application using the instructions in this manual.
3. ET15 in the shop
The myCNC-ET15 controller has recently been added to the myCNC Online Shop. The controller has the following features:
Specs | Model 1 | Model 2 |
---|---|---|
Motor outputs | 6 | 8 |
Pulse-dir | 6 channels, up to 3MHz | 8 channels, up to 3MHz |
Analog -10V…+10V outputs | 6 channels | 8 channels |
Galvanic isolated inputs | 48 | 64(72) |
Encoder inputs | 4+2 channels | 8 channels |
Closed loop motion control | (Pulse/Dir+Encoders) | (Pulse/Dir+Encoders) |
Outputs (total) | 28 | 64 |
Outputs (open collector) | 24 | 56 |
PWM outputs | 4 | 8 |
RS485 Modbus | yes | yes |
More information about the controller is available here.
The controller is available starting from $949 USD. Please note that two models (with differences to the breakout boards) are available.
In the most recent profile updates for plasma and gas cutting (2020-06-25), the following new features have been added:
1. Cutting and Hole Speed options.
Hole speed allows the user to set a custom speed for hole cutting that will override your current settings.
This behaviour is controlled through the Arc Speed control options in myCNC settings (Settings > Config > Technology > Plasma Cutting > Plasma Settings):
The following options are available:
- Enable/disable arc speed control. Note that enabling arc speed control will overwrite the speed F-codes that may be present in the G-code program.
- Arc Slow Diameter. This specifies the maximum diameter for the arc to automatically enable arc / hole cutting speed. If the Arc Slow Diameter is set to 0, arc speed will only be enabled through the M17 macro in G-code (and disabled through the M18 macro).
- Cutting speed (Cutcharts) - this will preload a cutcharts speed, which can then be overwritten by the user.
- Arcs Cutting Speed (Cutcharts) - this will preload a cutcharts arc / hole cutting speed which can then be overwritten by the user.
2. Simulation speed for the Simulation mode.
The simulation mode allows the user to run through the program at a separate speed without the cutting commands. This is useful to quickly position the machine to a point that the user requires, or to see how the XYZ movement will play out without the actual cutting commands.
Simulation mode is controlled using the following button and speed selection option:
3. Other changes
Google Fonts are recommended for all the newer profile versions of myCNC. Google Fonts are automatically included with our Linux installation packages, and may need to be installed separately on Windows machines. Despite the text being displayed with other custom fonts on your computer, the text boxes may be misaligned - Google's Open Sans is recommended for all uses.
Our client has shared photos of a new machine with a myCNC controller. The machine features two tangential heads and punching bits:
The client's website can be found here: http://www.cnc-konecny.cz/
A plasma cutting CNC machine based on the myCNC-ET7 controller:
The manufacturer's website is located over at http://credocnc.ru
A new breakout board is now available for the ET10/ET15 controllers.
The breakout board features ADC galvanic isolation for usage in plasma cutting machines, and is compatible with both the ET10 and ET15 controllers (more info on the myCNC-ET15 coming soon).
The pricing for the ET10 controller with the new breakout board (model ET10R5C) will be $879, and will be purchasable though our Online Store in the coming days.