Thanks again guys for your help! Here is a vid so you can see a bit more of what I am doing.
Best posts made by Jered
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RE: No Step/Dir Signal from Duet 3 Expansion 1XD
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RE: Trouble with M201 and M566 settings
@gloomyandy
I didn't even think to check those files. You are right!The accel was being changed in home x, y, and home all! I have changed them all to match the config and all is well!
Thanks so much for bringing this up. I am so use to the "out of the box" printers that I didn't even think to check those files.
Thanks To All Of You Guys!
It can't be easy dealing with us noobs
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RE: Height map does not match home position
Thank for your help guys! I think this is all sorted out. Everything seems to match now.
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RE: No Step/Dir Signal from Duet 3 Expansion 1XD
Would that look something like this,
M950 H2 C"out1" + "out2" T1 ; create nozzle heater output on out1 and out2 then map it to sensor 1 -
RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Sindarius
Thanks!!This did install! I will play around with it today!
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RE: SBC loses network connection, alot!
@Jered
So, I changed that file from info to debug, then restarted it with the command you gave me, plus I rebooted the sbc.I guess we will wait and see what happens.
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RE: No Step/Dir Signal from Duet 3 Expansion 1XD
I updated the firmware, it matches all the other boards and I have gave it an address of 44.
However, I encounter the problem again! The board only had the 5v light on, but I solved the problem. See video below. Hope this might help others as well.
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RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Phaedrux
I will have a look at this, but the keyboard is cheaper and easier. Have you guys ever looked at Mach4 (Newfangled Solutions) and the way that they handle code and their software solutions? They are kind of the standard for consumer grade cnc controller software. It would be nice if you guys could steal some of their business by integrating some of those features they offer into your DWC. Real time gcode viewing and manually manipulating the machine while the DRO's update in real time as well are some major features that are needed.Being able to see the gcode scrolling by as the machine is milling is very handy when there is a problem. If a problem occurs, I can pause the machine, look at the line of code it is on, correct the problem, put the machine at the correct line of gcode and hit go again. This way I don't have to start over or scrap something that could be saved.
You guys have a very good product! I think it is under utilized do to a few missing elements that could be added (for the cnc world that is).
I use your product to build incredible industrial 3d printers that have 13 stepper on one machine! I also build industrial cnc's for people in all kinds of industries. Unfortunately, I have to use a different software/controller package to do it. I would like to switch to using one controller for all applications.
I should have minored in programing so I could help out with this. I am a EE, and can program PLC's, but anything else is out of my reach.
Anyways, your product is amazing for 3D printers. It's the only one I use! I hope someday it will be the best all around controller!!
Thanks for your help!
Below is my latest project, which is converting an Ender 5 to a multi material Duet machine.
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RE: Using Duet to control robot arm
@alankilian Thanks for your feedback. I didn't even think about the motors being servos. I can get hybrid stepper/servo drives that will work with the 1XD boards. That's what I use on my cnc.
I am going to ask this company some more questions.
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RE: Return to position gcode
I understand. I think this can be closed. I get it now.
I really appreciate your help!
You guys are the best!
Latest posts made by Jered
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RE: Creating height maps only where the part is being built
@sebkritikel
I will look at this closer, but I still think scanning the bed is the best way.Thanks!
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RE: Creating height maps only where the part is being built
Thank you, I will have a look at that.
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RE: Creating height maps only where the part is being built
I had a feeling you might say that!
Honestly, I am biased as well! I have had nothing but good running and reliable machines with your products!
The main reason I ask about the Duet scanning probe is, I know it is pretty new. At least, it looks like it from the date that it was released last year. The other probe by Beacon has been out for a bit and has a new release. Usually when a product is released, there is somethings that could be changed to make it better, so I usually wait until the second rendition of products. I know this because I to am an engineer and create products for others. The second one is always much better.
Anyway, I do appreciate your help!
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RE: Creating height maps only where the part is being built
@Phaedrux
That's what I have been doing, but I noticed that the bed does not take the same shape every time it is heated to the same temp. Before I print, I have to let the bed heat up and acclimate for 1 hour. Then I print on it. Even after waiting an hour for the bed to acclimated, from one day to the next, I noticed that the height maps don't quite match (took a long time to get those test results). For large prints, that first layer is very crucial (like any print really) as it can get expensive if I have to keep starting over.Honestly, I would much rather upgrade to a scanning probe as there are many more data points, which adds to the accuracy. I just want to make sure I get a good quality scanning probe that will work with Duet.
It will require a lot of work and changes to my current mechanical config to get it going. I was kind of hoping that, as a temporary fix, I could automatically have the area where the part is printed to be probed, but it looks like I would have to program this for every part made.
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RE: Creating height maps only where the part is being built
@Phaedrux
Interesting post, but not automated enough to matter for me. I think I will look into the scanning probes as they don't require a lot of time to use. My printer is a 500mm ratrig, so it is large and requires about 25min to probe with a standard probe type.Would still be interested to know how Duet's scanning probe compares to the Beacon.
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Creating height maps only where the part is being built
I was wondering if there is any feature that allows for height maps to be generated only where the part is going to be build automatically? This would save a lot of time. Just wondering.
Also, I was wondering how your Duet 3 Scanning Z Probe compares to the Beacon RevH? And can the Beacon RevH be used with the Duet's scanning probe board?
If the Duet scanning probe is comparable to the Beacon RevH, I would rather just use Duet.
Thanks!
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RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Phaedrux
I will have a look at this, but the keyboard is cheaper and easier. Have you guys ever looked at Mach4 (Newfangled Solutions) and the way that they handle code and their software solutions? They are kind of the standard for consumer grade cnc controller software. It would be nice if you guys could steal some of their business by integrating some of those features they offer into your DWC. Real time gcode viewing and manually manipulating the machine while the DRO's update in real time as well are some major features that are needed.Being able to see the gcode scrolling by as the machine is milling is very handy when there is a problem. If a problem occurs, I can pause the machine, look at the line of code it is on, correct the problem, put the machine at the correct line of gcode and hit go again. This way I don't have to start over or scrap something that could be saved.
You guys have a very good product! I think it is under utilized do to a few missing elements that could be added (for the cnc world that is).
I use your product to build incredible industrial 3d printers that have 13 stepper on one machine! I also build industrial cnc's for people in all kinds of industries. Unfortunately, I have to use a different software/controller package to do it. I would like to switch to using one controller for all applications.
I should have minored in programing so I could help out with this. I am a EE, and can program PLC's, but anything else is out of my reach.
Anyways, your product is amazing for 3D printers. It's the only one I use! I hope someday it will be the best all around controller!!
Thanks for your help!
Below is my latest project, which is converting an Ender 5 to a multi material Duet machine.
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RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Jered
I guess this works, but was hoping for a continuous jog mode. Seems to only support incremental jogging, set by the chosen increments at the top of the game pad page.For this reason, there is no way i would use this controller for a cnc. Not enough support yet.
I have been using large cnc's for years. When positioning them for certain jobs, you need a pendant, keyboard or handheld jog wheel that will reach where you need to go with the cnc. You can't run back to the display every time and jog a bit more, then a bit more, and a bit more.... ect. This would take forever and is not convenient for anyone.
In the future, I would like to build a cnc using this controller, but it's just not there yet.
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RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Sindarius
Thanks!!This did install! I will play around with it today!
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RE: Using the keyboard to manually drive the printer?
@Jered
Here is a pic of my current version.