I would like to batch out some catch all trays for a Vet’s charity event - I will need between 20 & 25. I’ve looked at what I could find on the topic here and the threads I find are discussing the buidbotics (sp??) controller or generating the G-Code, and copying for each position on the table the new preset on the Masso G54 - 9 coordinates I think it was and then running that G-Code.
Can someone explain a couple steps please or point me to a video / thread / discussion with examples that specifically demonstrate step by step using the Masso controller.
I have 3 or 4 bit changes for these catch all trays, there is a flag carved at the bottom - this is for a Veterans event in April - I’d love to be able to get all the bowl carving done in 1 pass, then the EM’s and finally the v-carves…
I’m running Vcarve pro - what you describe is what I want to do - run tool #1 on all parts, tool #2, etc
But it seems there should be a easier way besides editing the G-Code - I used to do software development and anytime you mess with code, there are risks. I’d rather let the O/S (Masso) deal with it if possible. If not - I’ll just be super careful and take a couple backups
I salute you for trying to learn a new method.
You might be better to do the entire project in G54, and use a linear pattern instead of different work offsets.
You’ll have a single XYZ0 position for all units, but the program will run each one side by side in a grid pattern. To me, that is the most professional way to program a repeat part like that. it’s also easier to nest them as close together as possible. I assume V-Carve has that functionality built in.
I would save the work offsets for situations where the programs at each WCS are different. Like an OP2 hole on the backside of the part or something. Or when you are using two different vices or something.
Either way you are bound to level up your programming knowledge!
I do use different coordinate systems, and I have to say that it would be quite complicated. You would have to zero x, y, and z in all coordinate systems.
Also Vcarve does not allow to chose the coordinate system, you would have to insert the code manually, which seems tricky and prone to error.
Instead I create surfaces and Vectors in my CAD software (Rhinoceros 3D).
It is very easy to select vectors and surfaces, copy and past them to a slightly offset location. Copy once to have 2 objects, copy paste again for four, three for 8 and so on.
Export the surfaces as stl files and the vectors as dxf and import them into VCarve. In VCarve you can them select (and group if you want) the vectors and use them as a boundary for your toolpath. That way you can easily slect the number of pieces you want to cut.
