I'm trying the QCAD/CAM trial and before buying the upgrade need to know that I can create a post processor file for the Anilam Crusader 2. Is there one available or which existing file can be modified for my use?
Thanks
Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
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Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
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Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
Yes, that will be my guide if I have to build it from scratch. I would like to find a file in the existing list for a machine as similar to the Anilam 2 as possible and modify as needed. The Anilam is quite old and must be similar to something on the list. I know of a few things that need changing. I've been using DXF2GCODE converter but there are a few things that don't work right and can only be fixed by changing some Python code and re-building the MSI file. I'm trying to avoid that by doing it all in QCAD/CAM.
Thanks for reminding me about that guide.
Thanks for reminding me about that guide.
Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
I'm pretty sure Andrew - the developer of QCAD/CAM has more and better suggestion than me how to modify the post processor for your machine. I'm certain he will join this conversation pretty soon.
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Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
Informational:
G-codes supported by Anilam Crusader 2:
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... top-o-page
And much more:
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... /index.htm
Seems pretty standard ... Although it may be necessary to use 2 digit codes like Gxx (G00, G01...)
Over to Andrew.
CVH
G-codes supported by Anilam Crusader 2:
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... top-o-page
And much more:
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... /index.htm
Seems pretty standard ... Although it may be necessary to use 2 digit codes like Gxx (G00, G01...)
Over to Andrew.
CVH
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Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
I had already found those two links but it's good to be reminded. The files we've already used on the Anilam derived from DXF2GCODE use just a single digit and it works OK. Also found that the unit of measure is G70/G71 and it wants IJK numbers as absolute and the laser is activated using relays driven by M1/M2. I'm not aware of anything else, yet. I've studied the files and code for GrblMM and think I can use a copy and change just a few things. The only thing we're not determined yet is what character is used to signify a comment, *, $, or something else. The () pair does not seem to be recognized as expected.
Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
And: c. I or J commands that have zero (0) values can NOT be omitted.
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... /chp07.htm
Surely '$' !Arctic_Eddie wrote: ↑Sun Dec 13, 2020 1:50 pmThe only thing we're not determined yet is what character is used to signify a comment, *, $, or something else. The () pair does not seem to be recognized as expected.
http://faculty.etsu.edu/hemphill/entc37 ... /chp08.htm
....Verbose format (with each variable commented):
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Re: Post processor for Anilam Crusader 2
Got it. Things are looking up now. Will upgrade my program from PRO to CAM tomorrow.
The post processor file creation system seems versatile enough to handle a water wheel driven putty knife.
The post processor file creation system seems versatile enough to handle a water wheel driven putty knife.