New Post-Processor for Vectric software

Software Vectric
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I have updated the old v4 Carbide Motion ATC Post Processor (PostP) to v5a. It adds toolpath name and tool number display to Carbide Motion STATUS display line in place of the PostP code ID stamp. It also replaces that old code ID stamp with english text so it is meaningful. It was developed with a Shapeoko Pro.

I am attaching a ZIP file that contains both the mm and inch versions, as well as a user guide that explains how to install the custom post processor.

The user guide also explains a program that adds pass line information to the gcode for
status display, but the program is still in beta testing and available soon, yes for free.

PostP_v5a.zip (1.4 MB)

Regards,

Allen

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I have updated my PostP to version 5b. It adds the material size display as the first item displayed on the Status Line. It also adds a reference/archive info section at the very end of the gcode file that contains general reference information about the file.

Also updated the User Manual last page to show example.

Regards,

Allen
Vectric_CM_PostP_v5b.zip (2.1 MB)

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Thanks. I have been meaning to try your earlier update and keep getting distracted. Will try this though.

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Thanks Allen. I have downloaded it and will take a look. Appreciate the effort and the share.

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No problem, thanks, let me know how it works for you.

Allen

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Do you know if this works with HDM? I just installed and the spindle was working. Many thanks!

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Hi Dave,

I have only used it on a Shapeoko Pro, but it is tailored for any Shapeoko using Carbide Motion. It only adds standard comments for display and does not modify other gcode commands at all so should work for you. If you do find a problem using it on the HDM, let me know the details and I will adjust it for you if I can.

Thanks,

Allen

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Good afternoon all,

For those that have been following this thread and/or using my new post-processor attached above, I have been adding some updates I received comments about, as well as a totally new version for Spindles instead of trim router.

v5 was my original version I did with a trim router. v6 added a Vectric TIME display I got as a request. And the new v7 is in support of Spindles since I have taken the plunge (no pun, lol) and moved up to a spindle and wanted more status line displays for what it is doing.

I am attaching a ZIP file with the latest of all three versions for sharing. If it provides value for you please let me know, or if you have a positive suggestion for improvement please DM it to me.

And the descriptive User Manuals are included in the file as well.

As always, enjoy, take care, happy CNC’ing.

Regards,

Allen

Vectric_CM_PostP_v5-6-7.zip (2.6 MB)

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Thanks Allen. I too have taken the plunge and ordered a spindle. Hopefully it will arrive by next weekend and I will definitely give this a try.

Does it included warmup time for the spindle or is that built into CM? I have read about others needing to add that and don’t know if they were using gSender instead.

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Hi Cullen, yes, it includes a 4-sec warmup time delay for the spindle, with a displayed status message indicating it is doing it.

Regards,

Allen

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