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by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 13 Mar , 2024 16:11 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: GCode for curve incorrect.
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Re: GCode for curve incorrect.

This is a file importation problem. If the .LCM drawing is produced from scratch the GCode is correct although IMHO there is rather a lot of material left to be removed by the LH turning tool when making the final cut on the curve remote from the chuck. If I import the .DWG file and use that to gene...
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 07 Mar , 2024 18:52 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: GCode for curve incorrect.
Replies: 2
Views: 270

Re: GCode for curve incorrect.

I've been doing a bit more work on this and it seems that curves machined in what I'll call the South East quadrant of a circle aren't machined correctly, the GCode produced by QT2DD design being incorrect. There is no .MML file for a Denford Mirac supplied with QT2DD, so I've been using the file Tu...
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 22 Feb , 2024 21:30 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: GCode for curve incorrect.
Replies: 2
Views: 270

GCode for curve incorrect.

The attached .DWG file is imported into QT2DD and used to produce a .LCM drawing. The Cam Wizard is then used to create a .FNL file containing the GCode for producing the part. If a simulation is then run in QT2DD the RH turning tool cuts the curve nearest the chuck correctly. Next I would expect th...
by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 19 Jul , 2023 10:16 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Which EPROM version in a DenStep card?
Replies: 16
Views: 29056

Re: Which EPROM version in a DenStep card?

Sorry. My error, I meant V2.1.

Thanks for the HEX file.
by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 19 Jul , 2023 7:57 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Which EPROM version in a DenStep card?
Replies: 16
Views: 29056

Re: Which EPROM version in a DenStep card?

Thanks Steve.

I don't suppose you have any version 2.2 EPROM's available?

Or perhaps a forum member has read the EPROM's contents using a programmer?
by MAX THE MILLER
Sun 16 Jul , 2023 21:54 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Which EPROM version in a DenStep card?
Replies: 16
Views: 29056

Re:

Not sure whats what here :? - but have put two of the later Eprom HEX files here: http://www.denfordata.com/downloads/dos/MINT1_61.HEX http://www.denfordata.com/downloads/dos/MINT_1_6h_b5_SJD5.HEX Now all you have to do is find a spare M27C512-70 EPROM to try it out Good luck :wink: Is a HEX file a...
by MAX THE MILLER
Fri 14 Jul , 2023 17:28 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering
Replies: 8
Views: 29193

Re: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering

That works. Thanks Mitch.

The sequence in Windows is:-

Right click on "Easy Upgrader2".
Left click on "More".
Left click on "Run as administrator".

Max.
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 13 Jul , 2023 15:30 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering
Replies: 8
Views: 29193

Re: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering

That works! Thanks.

Problem is that if I close, then later reopen, EasyUpgrader I get the same error message relating to a .ocx fie not registering. Solution is to uninstall then reinstall EasyUpgrader.

Max.
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 13 Jul , 2023 8:37 am
Forum: Software
Topic: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering
Replies: 8
Views: 29193

Re: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering

I managed to sort that one out, but when trying to register the file I get the attached error message.
by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 12 Jul , 2023 21:47 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering
Replies: 8
Views: 29193

Re: Problems with OCX file not automatically registering

I have this problem when trying to install Easy Upgrader 2 on a Windows 10 PC. Typical error message:- Error 1904.Module C:\EasyUpgrader 2\MintControls5282.ocx failed to register. HRESULT-2147220473. Contact your support personnel. ---------- Uninstalling and reinstalling EasyUpgrader makes no diffe...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 04 Jul , 2023 12:24 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: DENFORD TRIAC electronics cards and stuff
Replies: 1
Views: 4367

Re: DENFORD TRIAC electronics cards and stuff

Are these items still available?
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 05 Jan , 2023 16:12 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Tool tip angle stored incorrectly in Imperial mode.
Replies: 3
Views: 10103

Re: Tool tip angle stored incorrectly in Imperial mode.

Sorry, but I missed the last post.

I've now loaded Version 1.35 and can confirm that the tip angle is now stored correctly.

Many thanks, Max.
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 05 Jan , 2023 14:22 pm
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: Tool offset values corrupted when in "Inch" mode.
Replies: 1
Views: 7416

Tool offset values corrupted when in "Inch" mode.

VR TURNING VER 1.53.0.0 Open VR Turning and use the units button to select "Inch". Connect to a real or virtual machine. Open the tooling menu and use the ATC to change to any tool other than tool 1 which is the reference tool. Enter some offset values for the tool. I used X = -1 and Z = -1. Close t...
by MAX THE MILLER
Sat 26 Nov , 2022 14:38 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Imported drawing with Imperial dimensions is re-dimensioned incorrectly.
Replies: 0
Views: 17622

Imported drawing with Imperial dimensions is re-dimensioned incorrectly.

The attached drawing TEST.DWG has Imperial dimensions. If the drawing is imported into QT2DD and converted to a .LCM drawing all dimensions are divided by 25.4 (The number of mm in an inch). This applies regardless of which conversion type is selected during the import process ie "Convert to metric"...
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 07 Nov , 2022 11:24 am
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: Tool tip angle stored incorrectly in Imperial mode.
Replies: 3
Views: 10103

Tool tip angle stored incorrectly in Imperial mode.

Open QT2DD Click options Click Machine Options Select Imperial Click OK Click options Select Machine Tooling Select a tool. Change the tip angle say from 65deg to 55deg Click OK in tool window Click OK at bottom of the page Click options Select Machine Tooling Select the tool whose tip angle has jus...
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 06 Oct , 2022 17:26 pm
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 11061

Re: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.

The controller isn't in the machine at present, but IIRC I can force either version of firmware on to it and Easy Upgrader 2 will report that it's up to date. 5331 Next Move ST RS232 and USB 5414 Next Move ST USB Old Green LED with CE updates. I'd assumed that Easy Upgrader 2 read the controller ID ...
by MAX THE MILLER
Thu 06 Oct , 2022 15:02 pm
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: "Search for machine" freezes.
Replies: 0
Views: 15204

"Search for machine" freezes.

VR Turning version 1.53.0.0. Windows 7. Open app and right click on Machine. Click on Search for Machine in the drop down menu. Only Comm 3 is searched and the progress bar freezes anywhere between 50% and 90% locking up the app. It's not possible to select Comm 1 or USB. Any chance of a fix? Thanks.
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 03 Oct , 2022 8:41 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 11061

Re: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.

As the control card came from a Triac it occurred to me that it might be loaded with the wrong firmware etc. for a Mirac? Easy Upgrader 2 is apparently for ROHS and CE machines only? Is there an earlier version of Upgrader I should be using? If Easy Upgrader 2 is correct should I be selecting Next M...
by MAX THE MILLER
Sat 01 Oct , 2022 16:48 pm
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 11061

Re: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.

Those are the same files linked to in post #3 of this thread and they don't cure the problem.
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 26 Sep , 2022 10:22 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.
Replies: 12
Views: 11061

Re: Mirac homing problems after USB upgrade.

Martin.

Secret home does work in as much as after double clicking on it I can jog the machine without homing it. It makes no difference to the original problem though.

I tested this by jogging the machine as far as possible from the home position, then closed and reopened VR Turning.