Z axis on control box

[Kingkrab]

Does anyone know how to change the Z direction on the control ( jog ) box?

[Schrocknroll]

Sure, turn the handle the other direction.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Seriously I have know idea.

[#2#]

I seem to remember this coming up before. I seem to remember a settings editor change was in order. I can't be of any more help though.

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

I think there is a setting in the SETTINGS EDITOR and I think there is a mention of it in the help file, OR do a search on this site (if it is working). I seem to recall it coming up before.

[Wes Cisco]

You are lucky I keep good notes. . . hahaha

Ok, it took some digging, but here is what I can offer. This is from the old board and was posted by Hilton Roberts. (A great source for advice.)

In your PCDMIS folder is a file called DOWNL.OAD

Open that file and look for a line that probably looks like this: n23s10x0y0zFF

Change the FF to 0000 and the machine will drive up in Z when the control is twisted CCW.

I do hope this helps, but I am in no way liable for anything that may occur if you do or do not follow this advice. If you think otherwise, you should know that I have retained the services of an infamous 300lb Samoian attourney.

[#2#]

Ok, it took some digging, but here is what I can offer. This is from the old board and was posted by Hilton Roberts. (A great source for advice.)

In your PCDMIS folder is a file called DOWNL.OAD

Open that file and look for a line that probably looks like this: n23s10x0y0zFF

Change the FF to 0000 and the machine will drive up in Z when the control is twisted CCW.

I do hope this helps, but I am in no way liable for anything that may occur if you do or do not follow this advice. If you think otherwise, you should know that I have retained the services of an infamous 300lb Samoian attourney.

If you want to try this first make a copy of DOWNL.OAD in a different folder, hopefully on a different drive. Then make the change and see if it works. If it doesn't you can delete the modified file and replace with the copy. I am with Wes that you are trying this at your own risk and I am no way resposible for anything.

[Wes Cisco]

Ok, it took some digging, but here is what I can offer. This is from the old board and was posted by Hilton Roberts. (A great source for advice.)

In your PCDMIS folder is a file called DOWNL.OAD

Open that file and look for a line that probably looks like this: n23s10x0y0zFF

Change the FF to 0000 and the machine will drive up in Z when the control is twisted CCW.

I do hope this helps, but I am in no way liable for anything that may occur if you do or do not follow this advice. If you think otherwise, you should know that I have retained the services of an infamous 300lb Samoian attourney.

I will add despite mine and Goodluck's warnings, (I think making a copy of the folder is excellent advice BTW), I posted this once before and both that person and the person whom Hilton posted it for reported back that it worked and all was well. BUT I do not remember what controllers or versions they were using, so approach with caution, but it should work for you. I would not have posted it if I had not seen a report of it working. HTH

[Farmer]

Ok then guys how do I change my print button to function as a move point and Done as my done button? At the moment my print button=done and my done button is simply sitting redundant. I will of course save the original downl.oad file to a different drive before I start "playing" ;o)

[Wes Cisco]

I think you will need to do a search on that. I seem to remember it recently, but it is not in my notes. Maybe someone else can jump in now.

[Matthew D. Hoedeman]

That should be under EDIT / PREFERENCES / MACHINE INTERFACE SETUP (I think). Depending on the controllers, oyu can assign different functions to those buttons (but within a VERY limited range).

[bw_bob]

Not sure what version software your using. I'am using 3.5 mr2.
For my jog box you can change your buttons by going to
edit / preferences / cmm interface set up / sharpe 32.
you should have a drop down box with your choice of done or move point.

[Farmer]

Thanks guys I can change my print button so that it does = print but that will mean that I loose the "done" function from my controller. I'll have a search.

Thanks again


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*has just found out how to turn off circular moves as well )*

[#2#]

That should be under EDIT / PREFERENCES / MACHINE INTERFACE SETUP (I think). Depending on the controllers, oyu can assign different functions to those buttons (but within a VERY limited range).

On my machine this path allows you to change the "print" button but not the "done" button. Perhaps it is different for different machines. I seem to recall also something about the settings editor and a different thread. Searchy searchy....

Edit... This is the thread I was thinking about but it doesn't seem to contain the answer.

[Kingkrab]

Sure, turn the handle the other direction.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. Seriously I have know idea.

OH that is very funny. I don't think I could have resisted either. Thanks anyway

[jay R]

Ok, how about z axis drift? A couple of weeks ago, the spring for the self centering aspect of the Z on my joystick broke. I got a new spring and replaced it, but now, if I don't make a Z up move, before taking points in the X and Y, my Z will continue to drift down ever so slightly. Only in manual mode, this can make it very difficult to back away from a move.

As always, thanks in advance!!