So this is a new weird behavior I can’t figure out.
Seems to have started after Vcarve updated to version 12. I had to reset the post processor choice, and since then, whenever I am doing a z height move to another feature, the spindle shuts off for a moment then restarts.
There is NO gcode call for this in the program. A single M3 a the start, single M5 at the end. It’s not just this program, but all of them. I use Bcnc as the control, and have never purposely updated that. Nothing has changed int he machine setup.
I opened the config file for the post processor but honestly looks fine. Granted I never looked at it before.
The spindle just barely gets up to speed to start the next cut…which is a bit concerning.
That sounds strange, care to share one of your files?
If you want to test this out manually, maybe bcnc has a mdi you could use to put some codes in by hand. That should tell you if it’s something in the post.
I won’t p g since it’s literally a series of square holes:
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Not really sure the best way to upload a quick video of the issue
I’ve had similar issues with my spindle. Turned out to be a bad solder joint. Try running your spindle and wiggling the wire at the connector. If you can get it to stop and start you’ve got a broken connection.
This isn’t at all random though, it’s perfectly timed to the raise and lower every time. I’ll try it though!
I prefer to upload to YouTube and inbed the video in a post
Not the best video since I can’t get both the vfd and spindle in one shot…
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