Camsoft Handwheel problems

[converterk]

This machine was making parts 1 hour after the electrical connections were completed. You still have to set up a lot of the safety interlocks yourself as all machines are different in this respect. The screen displays the absolute position and the distance to go at the same time. It is a pleasure to run, havent had any problems in 6 months running time. They now offer a pci board that runs on linux, I received this new system on Friday. will be traveling to races in the next 2 weeks but hope to be able to complete the next retrofit after that. Terry

[HillBilly]

Terry,

When you get the time start a Ajax thread and include us a pic. if possible. It sure sounds good and the price seems very fair.

Darek

[HillBilly]

Ben,

I hope you got things straightned out (best case scenario).
Seems funny we have not heard from you good or bad.

Darek

[Ben Olson]

Hillbilly...... I get very little time on the old Interweb... but if you're curious we're still working on it..

[Ben Olson]

bringing this thread back, I looked through all the logic files that seemed to have anything to do with the handwheel ( inputIO.FIL?? ) and nowhere is there any code that obviously shuts the spindle down when I hit the Aux1 ( handwheel enable ) key on the pendant..... any more ideas? something hidden?
Ghosts in the Machine?


Also is there a way to have an incremental jog? ( like... move X axis 0.010" every time a button is pressed? etc... )

[HuFlungDung]

Ben,

Could there be any kind of conflict between the axis number used for the spindle (likely your 4th axis) and the axis number used for your handwheel input? Just a shot in the dark.

And so far as incremental jog, if you want to use the keyboard, there is an amount you can enter when you use ALT + arrow key combo. However, performance of the machine likely is unacceptable using the keyboard jog, unless Camsoft soups it up a bit.

If you have dedicated hardware buttons for this purpose, you should be able to create logic to command a movement by switching Camsoft into incremental mode inside your jog logic. You can use the INCCODE command to do this.

Then, you capture the user input jog increment, and use it with the GO commands to make incremental movements. Just be sure that you reset the Camsoft interface back to absolute (assuming this would be the normal mode of operation) before you leave the jog logic, by using the ABSCODE command.

[HillBilly]

Ben,

After you push AUX.1 you need to (in the watch window) look at a variable then through the diagnostics window SEND \?=s (?=variable used). This test will tell you if your S value is being cancelled.

Darek

[camsoft]

Ben,

Regarding Incremental jog, beyond key board inc jog and a user defined button there is also Touch Screen, Joystick and Foot pedal Incremental jogging, but the default settings for the Handwheel naturally perform incremental jogging, whereas each click of the handwheel moves the axis a certain user defined distance. Just be sure your not using the Handwheel in analog mode, meaning don't use the TACH parameter. Keep it in digital mode.

In addition to trapping the variable for spindle speed, the Watch Window also has two displays showing commanded spindle RPM and actual RPM.

We believe we could solve this mystery if you could enter Diagnostics mode, repeat the handwheel/spindle effect and send us your history file (LOGFILE.FIL) file and latest CBK.

Tech Support
CamSoft Corp.
(909) 674-8100
support@camsoftcorp.com
www.cnccontrols.com

[Ben Olson]

sorry guys, I havent checked the board in a few days..

Hu, if I recall I am using the 4th axis auxillary input for my handwheel

Hillbilly I will check to see which variable # the S code is using


Camsoft I will try to get a logfile and the CBK off to you folks as soon as I can

thanks everyone!

Ben