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Hi,
With 0.9.7f, the properties page is in read-only mode;

When CB is started, it seems ok, but as soon as a file is opened (cb or dxf), all is grayed out. I can perform other operations as usual, just no way to change the properties of any object...

Tried uninstalling all CB versions and reinstall 097f, but no luck.

G’day All
Does anyone out there have a post processor for a HeidenHain controller?
I would have a go at writing one but I can’t find the “Dummies guide to post processors” and I have not had any experience in writing them.
The shop has a Bridgeport Interact Mk 1 mill and it would be nice to be able to use CB on it so any help would be greatly appreciated

Attached is a HeidenHain155 post processor that we currently use

Here is a link to a site where someone has already solved the problems involved with taking a stock vinyl drag knife and mounting into swivel bearings and holder. His trial and error process is well documented which brought him to his final solution.

http://www.cuttingedgecnc.com/vinyl.htm

My solution is a variation that adds a compression spring.

To make your own DIY Swivel Drag Knife Cutter all you need are:
  1.  one .25" x .125" rare earth magnet from Amazon.com
  2.  one 5mm OD, 2mm ID bearing from http://www.bocabearings.com
  3.  one 4mm OD, 1.5mm ID bearing from http://www.bocabearings.com
  4.  one 3/8" x 12" brass tube from Hobby Town USA or your local hobby store
  5.  three Carl Goldberg 3/16" wheel collars from Hobby Town USA or local hobby store
  6.  one spring that slides easily down the 3/8" brass tube, has an ID > .25" and a compression force of 80-150 grams when compressed 3/16"
  7.  Roland replacement blades 45 or 60 degree from Ebay.com
  8.  A copper pipe cutter such as a Rigid Model 104.
  9.  A tiny amount of thin CA (Cyanoacrolate also known as Super Glue)
 10.  A tiny amount of Loctite 609
 11.  Digital calipers (very helpful)

To see more of this article go to http://www.buildyourtools.com/forums/index.php?f=8&t=944&rb_v=viewtopic

Hope it inspires you.

Hey Bob,

Like Woodworkerb, I use my Model 395 Dremel on my CNC as well as a PC Model 892.  This model Dremel does turn close to 30K rpm. 

At first I found the Dremel's lower bearing had a lot of run-out, but upon opening the case I found the moldings in the case halves which capture this bearing deformed over time allowing the bearing to wobble inside the case.  The bearing was fine, it just wasn't captured tightly.  The upper bearing didn't have this problem.  I've had this Dremel for over 10 years and only had about 5-10 hrs of run time on it.

To solve this issue I wrapped the lower bearing's outer race with a couple of tight turns of aluminum duct tape until it pressed firmly into the motor halves.  This eliminated any run-out and now works great.

Cheers,

I am finding that editing-copy-pasting the actual styles XML file is a very fast way to duplicate styles that maybe only use a different sized tool, but everything else is the same as another style.

Styles seemed a bit confusing at first until I realized that they are just like CSS style sheets in html editing.

If you do not define something in the actual MOP, the properties are inherited from the parent
It's very handy to just define everything in the default parent and then just add child styles for anything that needs changing from the parent style.

For example, if you are always going to use CW and 1000 as your spindle settings, no need to define this in any of your MOP's if it is set up in the default parent style.

Once again, very nice work Andy

Hi J B;  One thing that's hard to combat is the urge to hurry. This is really true when we can see we're on the gain.But time spent checking the drawing is money in the bank. I'm speaking of my own mistakes . Bits are the cheapest but even they will add up.When you check the drawing Zoom it up so big that about all you can see is a single line.  use the up and down arrows to pick a line and completly go from one end to the other, line by line.Cambam , in the version you're using is almost completely rock solid. By that I mean if it don't work, most of the time it's our fault. Recheck things, it's trying to tell use. Have fun and it was good to hear from you. c.sitas

 You're welcome!
With my poor english and with no internet and a small laptop screen at my machine, it is more easy to have the documentation in a book and in german also.
What I forget is an index with keywords, this I have to do next.
And for sure I also do the english book.

Some questions I have now about CamBam.
1. In cam-styles it is not possible to choose a tool from the tool library. Although I can select a toolnumber, but the tool profile and the diameter dont come from the library. I have to write it.

2. Is there any language file in CamBam, like a xml-file where I can translate Cambam itself to german?
Or make it sense to create a database with the translation of the menus to  to help you get a german UI?

ralf

Thank You C.Sitas!,

It's interesting that I had found a post on the forum about this very problem.   I went through the drawing and found 2 of those pesky "loops," before I posted for help, and apparently, as Martin had stated,, somewhere along the way of exploding the poly line shape I de -selected the the shape from the mop.

those little loops have been a pain to me in the past.  I use a small laptop optical mouse and it has a tendency to creep a little on my desk surface so I think I need a new mouse.

I thought I was going nuts!  the good news is I'm not going nuts....just can't see worth a darn!

You sure had to zoom in a heck of a lot to see the little loop!

Thanks to you and Martin I can now go cut wood!

Thank You all, I hope I will be able to return the favor to others sometime in the future,

JB

Hi  Jobobeda;     I was looking at your drawing . It has trouble on the bottom right side of the larger square. I fixed this and now it runs fine. I selected all, converted to polyline, break at intersections. Then cut the hookydo off, join. Worked fine.  c.sitas

I finished the german translation of the documentation for 0.9.8 in german.

Wow!  Once again, I can't thank you too much for that and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.

Website changes will be soon now so I will be sure to put a link to your documentation there.

Thank you once again!