Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
Thank you for the file, I have renamed it to Mach3_4X.PRP and added to the Solidcam folder. I have run the GGP Tool and it finds the PREPostprocessor.
But when I want to Generate the G-Code I get some error messages.
-File Mach3_4x, Line 36: Variable 'trace_level' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 37: Variable 'trace_level' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 353: Variable 'G89' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 358: Variable 'stepdown' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 359: Variable 'dwell' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 362: Variable 'dwell' is not defined
-File Mach3_4x, Line 365: Variable 'pitch' is not defined
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
From the looks of it and since I'm at the office currently and cannot really spend time on it -- all the variables need to be moved to the prp, G89 - no idea, just delete it and the whole function if you don't use it.
Since it's been quite some time since I last dealt with the old SC PP format - I think that the prp had the same format as the new format meaning that simply finding the variables near the top of the new file and cut-pasting / moving these lines to the prp. If that does not help, drop me a line and I will take a look when I have the time.
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
Hey,
I started implementing a new version of the post, having solidcam's new kinematics (pos_to_machine=1). As a result none of the ugly math is needed anymore for 4x and 5x movements. It also has proper drill cycles, trimmed comments and so on.
I have posted the development files -- PostDevTestMachine.[vmid, gpp] on the github repo. The test machine is has the rotary axis parallel to Y. When development is done I will also make a version for X.
Obviously testing is needed and any feedback appreciated.
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
Dear jailbreaker,
At the moment I use the post processor "Fanuc_2013_4x" posted on this form.
Unit now it works very well. But when I make in SC Operation Transform and generate the G-Code and open it in Mach3 it finds unknown words.
Mach3 cannot handle the While function.
Do you know a solution for this?
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
Hi jailbreaker, Thank you for the post! much appreciated. I encounter an error in both .gpp files, don't know if it's with everyone that uses the post, or just me. But i fixed it, after it ruined a Drill (Good thing it was a cheap one haha.) (not blaming you nor nothing, I know it's a WIP, free and I it was under my own risk xD), Blaming my self for not checking before running it.
These are the current lines in the post:
@start_tool
if tool_direction eq CW then
mcode = 4
else ; CCW
mcode = 3
endif
It should read:
@start_tool
if tool_direction eq CW then
mcode = 3
else ; CCW
mcode = 4
endif
CW =3, CCW= 4.. At least I was getting Sxxxx M4 and not M3.Please check if it's just me or not.
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
I've been working with jailbreaker on his Post Processor and so far it's very good, I'm using it to make my latest parts and it works very well. soon as I can I'll make a 4axis index and simultaneous machining test part and make a video so you guys can see it working
Re: 4 Axis Mach 3 Postprocessor (free but kinda wip)
Hi folks, need help wit SolidCam 4 axis toolpath.
I can not do SolidCAM generate the code for the model attached, it simply ignores the part of the model in which the tool you need beyond the center in the model