I see this question wa asked before but never answered. I am going to post the same question because it is exactly what I want to know. Can someone from Carbide please answer.
Is there a way to include text with the tool number so it shows up when changing the bits like it does for the pre-programmed bits? Currently it only shows the tool number for newly added bits. But with the bits that come with Carbide Motion it shows the tool number and some text describing the bit.
Please post a screen grab showing how you have defined your tool.
I’ll second that.
And the tool number field only accepts numeric characters which me and for some bits you just have to make something up and try to remember the association. I haven’t found a good solution for the cadence mfg bits other than to use the last digit. Either allow alphanumeric in that filed or sho the number and the name please.
For general gcode this is complicated…
but for Carbide Create files (not going via gcode but direct), carbide motion has the whole tool information it could show…
and Carbide Create could also insert a gcode comment just before the tool change Gcode that carbide motion thaen show…
If I recall correctly it does show the full info in part of the process, maybe when to initially load the job but only the number when it asks for the tool.
Not sure if this helps but when you edit the tool my custom tools show this for the 60 Down Cut Groovee Jenny.
The reason is because after creating the custom tool I went to the “Help” menu in CC and chose open data directory, then navigate to Carbide Create and then tools. Then choose your custom tool and open it in a spreadsheet. Then modify what you want. When done in the spreadsheet save as a .csv file. Do not allow the spreadsheet to save in its native format because CC cannot read that.
Here is my Groovee Jenny custom tool database.
| number | vendor | model | URL | name | type | diameter | cornerradius | flutelength | shaftdiameter | angle | numflutes | stickout | coating | metric | notes | machine | material | plungerate | feedrate | rpm | depth | cutpower | finishallowance | 3dstepover | 3dfeedrate | 3drpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 702 | Cadance Mfg | Groovee Jenny | 702 Groovee Jenny | vee | 0.375 | 0 | 0.375 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 20 | 35 | 18000 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 2 | 35 | 18000 |
Yes, and this is the problem. I did a job 2 days ago that required 4 bit changes and i honestly could not remember which tool number went with what. It caused me down time to have to go in and figure it out. I am not a programmer, but it doesn’t see m to hard in my mind to just simply allow alpha characters in the “Tool number” area… problem solved.
The issue with tool number, not alphanumeric, comes down to how GRBL itself is coded. The software running in the controller PCB is the GRBL system, nothing to do with Carbide Create - and GRBL accepts the tool change commands from CC/your gcode. Only numbers from 0 to 255 are permitted, hence the numeric constraint.
If CC were able to show, in its own tool change dialog, data other than the single numeric tool number then everyone would be happy
No sir. It can show it because the stock bit that come with the CNC are shown with alpha and nymeric, This is how I know it can be done. I really wish someone from Carbide 3D could respond. Will Adams I assume you work there?
What shows in the tool change dialog? The whole name or just 702 in your example?
I have several tools from Cadence and their IDs have alpha or even punctuation. If that is not allowed by convention in the tool number then having the name would be helpful. I will try the excel trickery.
What CM does if it intercepts tool change commands is what you are observing. GRBL itself only accepts numbers, 0-255, definitely.
Ok so how do I get it to show in CM what it shows me if I am using your tool library? Stands to reason if it can show yours it has the ability to show mine as well.
I put an adhesive sticker on the gantry to remind me what each number the tool is.
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