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by McScotty
Sun Sep 14, 2025 1:34 pm
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Mach: Passing DRO
Replies: 3
Views: 23666

Re: Mach: Passing DRO

Hi Tom, thank for the Chat GPT Link. It is really amazing, what KI can do. You are right, Ch2 Dest was in fact what I asked for. I´m not at all a programmer and maybe I should explain, what I´m thinking of and try to implement: I have a Z-axis with a DC servo motor and a glass scale as an encoder in...
by McScotty
Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:18 pm
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Mach: Passing DRO
Replies: 3
Views: 23666

Mach: Passing DRO

Hi, I work with Mach3 and KFLOP and I want to implement a additional routine in my KFLOP init file. I want to use the content of the DRO for the Z Axis (work coordinates). I want to determine then if the Z Pos is smaller or greater than zero and dependent on that, fork into different commands. As I ...
by McScotty
Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Adding the values of two incremental encoders
Replies: 1
Views: 21246

Adding the values of two incremental encoders

Hello there,

I wonder if it is possible to add the values ​​of two incremental encoders attached to kflop and use the result as input for a servo channel? If this can not be done by software, can it eventually be realized by a piece of hardware?

Best regards
Thomas
by McScotty
Sat Jun 22, 2024 8:10 pm
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Switching loop control on certain conditions
Replies: 2
Views: 24073

Re: Switching loop control on certain conditions

Hi Tom, thanks for your advice. I understand why my idea wouldn't be a really good solution. I'll follow your advice and focus on postprocessors rather than a "tweak" that will probably end up causing problems. I was looking for a universal method because the follow mode for the Z axis would be need...
by McScotty
Sun Jun 16, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Switching loop control on certain conditions
Replies: 2
Views: 24073

Switching loop control on certain conditions

Hi Tom, I have a milling machine with KFLOP and KANALOG, the front end is Mach3. All axes have servos and glass scales and are in closed loop. An additional probe (incremental glass ruler) is installed on the Z axis concentrically (as a ring) to the endmill, total stroke approx. 20 mm. The measured ...
by McScotty
Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:40 pm
Forum: Hardware Interface Issues
Topic: Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP
Replies: 3
Views: 2595

Re: Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP

Hi Tom, If I understand the axis status screen correctly, then the lines are channels # 0 - # 7. If a channel has an assigned encoder input, its measured value appears in the position field of the assigned channel. Currently I have entered the encoder input # 4 for channel # 0. When I move the encod...
by McScotty
Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:49 pm
Forum: Hardware Interface Issues
Topic: Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP
Replies: 3
Views: 2595

Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP

Hi Tom, when KSTEP is connected, can I use encoders 0 to 3 by muxing them to KFLOP JP4 by PGAW(ENC_NOISE_FILTER_ADD) = ENC_0_3_JP4 + ENC_NOISE_FILTER_DEFAULT_VAL; I have a lathe with 2 steppers in closed loop mode and I use encoder 4 for X, encoder 6 for Z and encoder 7 for spindle feedback (KFLOP J...
by McScotty
Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:41 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Requirement lathe conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 23897

Requirement lathe conversion

Hi Tom, I already own a KFLOP / Kanalog for my mill. Now I´m retrofitting a small lathe and I want it to be capable of doing threading with spindle syncronisation in realtime. It should be possible to turn the spindle by hand with Z in sync. Axes should be closed loop. All this should work under Mac...
by McScotty
Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces
Replies: 8
Views: 4429

Re: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces

Hi Tom, thanks a lot for the comprehensive explanation. I've been working with KFLOP / KANALOG for many years now, but with the help of the community and with your help, I always keep discovering something new. That is actually priceless. The control for the "Follow-Me" function for the Z-axis now w...
by McScotty
Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: C Programs
Topic: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces
Replies: 8
Views: 4429

Re: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces

Hi Tom, now I understand that GAIN can do more than just reverse the encoder. Thank you, now the resolution issue is solved and values are correct. I also understand that KMotionCNC has advantages. I am considering switching. I would like to learn more about DestOffset and try a few things. But I ca...