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- Sun Sep 14, 2025 1:34 pm
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Mach: Passing DRO
- Replies: 3
- Views: 23678
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...
- Sun Sep 07, 2025 9:18 pm
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Mach: Passing DRO
- Replies: 3
- Views: 23678
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 ...
- Thu Nov 07, 2024 7:28 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Adding the values of two incremental encoders
- Replies: 1
- Views: 21256
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
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
- Sat Jun 22, 2024 8:10 pm
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Switching loop control on certain conditions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 24087
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...
- Sun Jun 16, 2024 9:26 pm
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Switching loop control on certain conditions
- Replies: 2
- Views: 24087
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 ...
- Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:40 pm
- Forum: Hardware Interface Issues
- Topic: Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2601
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...
- Mon Sep 20, 2021 12:49 pm
- Forum: Hardware Interface Issues
- Topic: Using Encoders 0 to 3 with KSTEP
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2601
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...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:41 pm
- Forum: Miscellaneous
- Topic: Requirement lathe conversion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 23907
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...
- Thu Feb 25, 2021 8:41 pm
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4431
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...
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 9:42 am
- Forum: C Programs
- Topic: Z-Axis: Level compensation for uneven surfaces
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4431
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...