http://www.cnc.yertiz.com Updated whenever something of interest is happening on an rwc site en-gb Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:20:00 GMT Copyright: (C) Ray West (Consultancy) - rwc http://www.cnc.yertiz.com http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/contact.htm http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/rwclogo.gif http://www.cnc.yertiz.com Hopefully, we can keep you up to date on changes on this site, by using this rss feed. Appologies in advance for the odd error, but please let us know how it works for you http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/contact.htm This page now has a link to a pdf file on setting up, and forcing reprogramming, of the 2nd gen controller (bottom of description) http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/controller2nd.htm A number of users seem to have intermittent problems when running deskcnc. In my opinion, this is often caused by inadequate wiring of the limit switches, etc., allowing electrical interference into the controller. It is not good practice to have ttl level switching in this situation. It helps to stay withh a more stable version of the software, too. ;-) http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/lastgoodbuild.htm As expected, some versions of DeskCNC are not as stable as we would like. If you are getting unexplained errors, then use the link below to get the latest 'most bug-free' version. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/lastgoodbuild.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.89) from the link on our site. It now handles some hpgl code, but apparently not enough to be useful, at the moment. I've also added the connection diagram for the second generation controller. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/index.htm An end mill/slot drill speed and feed chart is here (link in 'something for nothing' near bottom of page). Use it to get a starting point, and adjust your speeds to suit your machine and material. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/index.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.86 (3.0 Mb) from here, (bottom of page). With the advent of the second generation controller, we can expect frequent software version releases. In future, I will not attempt to notify you of these individual updates, the chances are they will not effect the controllers we are using at the moment. If it ain't broke - don't fix it. . http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm This small, free program is stuffed full of conversion constants, and if there isn't enough for you, you can add your own. You can use it to convert imperial stepper motor constants to metric units, for example, http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/convert.htm A new, faster controller will be available within a few days. You do not really want this yet, until the bugs are ironed out, but I thought you ought to know. It is likely to be a tad more expensive than the original controller, but the firmware will be upgradeable via its built in bootloader. (Follow the link from my home page). http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/index.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.83 (3.0 Mb) from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. Whatnew latest is for version 80, afaik not much changed since then. If you follow the link, you now go to Carl's download page, hopefully he will update the version numbers for us (We did the last one 10 minutes ago). .... Build 80 Aug 26, 2004.... Bug Fixes....1) 0x 'is not integer' firmware reprogram. 2) Select Single Toolpath enabled....Features Added....1) User defined Acceleration Table. 2) 'Fast' I/O processing. 3) Save image as DXF. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.85 (3.0 Mb) from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. Code added for second generation controller, afaik. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm As the result of one or two comments, I've worked a bit more on the Acrobat/pdf conversion, and I think the gremlins have been removed - the file is now as it should be, a mere 2.5MBytes, with no blank pages. It loads and prints fast now, so no excuse for not giving it the once over, trying it out, and feeding back comments to us. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/eagle.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.82 (3.0 Mb) from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. I've no idea what the differences are - still no new 'whatsnew', and it refers to vers 81 on DeskCNC site. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.81 (3.0 mb - Sept 4, 2004)from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. I've no idea what the differences are - no new 'whatsnew' afaik http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm For those who have persevered in downloading the 30Mb .pdf file, Acrobat decided to insert a blank page at page number 11, this means the index page numbers are in error. If you get problems printing Acrobat files, check the 'print as image' box, and wait, and wait, and wait... Don't you just love this stuff! http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/eagle.htm Here is a blow by blow (or should it be suck by suck?) account of a method of producing double sided PCBs. It is a large PDF which you will need to download and print, in order to see the required details in the screen captures. There is plenty of room for your improvements! http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/eagle.htm Download the latest version (V2.0.0.80 - 3.0Mb - Aug 26, 2004).from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm This page lists some low cost carbide mills and drills. Various sizes available. We can also supply larger sizes, in hss or carbide.. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/cutters.htm This is available only a few days after the previous version. Download the latest version from here, (bottom of page). This links to the latest version, earlier versions are not normally available on line. If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall your previous versions if required. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm Download the latest version from here, (bottom of page). If you rename the versions b4 you save them (to include the date or version number, say,) then you can reinstall previous versions if required. http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/deskcncsoftware.htm a couple of examples on foam cutting have appeared here. http://www.deskcnc.com a few pages from the manual concerning g-codes - this is easy! http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/gcode.htm a free text to g code program - small and simple to use! http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/text2.htm a free tap and drill chart (pdf file for you to print and use)! http://www.cnc.yertiz.com/tapchart.pdf