V2XT = Conversational Programing ?

[v488]

This site is Great!!
I just got my 1995=ish V2XT to power up. I want to know if the DX-32 Controller has a Conversational Mode or is it G + M Code Only?
Thanks Mike

[machintek]

It is G and M code, but, if you can find somewhere to purchase EZSPS-MILL, and use the BAT file install-mc, you will have conversational. EZSPS was intended for a PC or MC and was the EZTRAK conversational software by BPT. Or you can get a CAM system.

George

[v488]

I do have SmartCam, i think its level 12? With that i'll need a POST for the V2XT.
Thanks Mike

[Jim Bass]

Hi Mike,

Check the V2XT programmer's manual for a list of the canned cycles. These cycles require that you enter data and then the control writes the G & M code for you. All you need to do is write a few simple lines and you have a program. The programming manual gives you all this info.

Yours, Jim

[v488]

Jim, thanks for the info. I did make a few " Air Cuts " or " Government Cuts " with the V2XT today. There is a " F Key " that says EZSPS and when i push that F Key it reloads the same screen. Does this mean i have a conversational feature with the mill? I don't have a V2XT programing manual, i did find the canned cycles and ran a few of them. I need to play with it more.
Thanks much Mike

[machintek]

Yes, but you still need to know that all Zs in the drilling canned cycles are unsigned incremental values, etc. You still need to study the book.

George

[machintek]

You have to get into DOS and see what is on the Hard drive. It might be a corrupted batch file or a good batch file going to something that no longer exists. You may have a windows F key also. That does not mean it is there either.

George