Hi all

If anybody has a question about USB controller I can help.
This probably isn't right topic but I want to offer my assistance and help.

Regards
Andrej

 

I had to install the "DirectX 9c for .NET" for it to work. Running winxp also. I remember thinking if that was different than regular directX? I don't remember what exactly the program did when it did not work. .net 3.5, I already had installed.

I also got an error when changing the settings from mm to inch. But it worked later. I assume it was because of my computer was rebooted.

Andrej, we had question about the software license. I couldn't find this info on your website. Can we install the software on more than one computer? For example, if we want to have it on our main desktop and a laptop. Or if we want to make a DIY controller for a second cnc machine. Can we use the same license for the 2nd controller?

Not that I can make a program, but for future reference; a question about the SDK. I think someone hinted that you had to pay to use it. Is that correct? Also, your website saids, "SDK is limited to 25 moves on DIY controllers." So 3rd party programs are no good for DIY controllers?

-Kwok

 

Wow, I better go step by step.

@3DMON
This type of crash is strange. Usualy there is a message and not just freeze.
Did you install DirectX for .NET from my web site? DirectX libraries are very version dependand and with this install you make sure that you have correct versions.
There will be new version available by end of weekend.

@rcav8r
This software was not designed for old and slow computers. There are some users using small netbook computers and they are not complaining. I don't have experiance so I can not comment. I'm a bit sceptical becaust those Atom chips can't even play HD movie. I recommend you try to use it on netbook before you buy it.
At this time, DXF will have to be drawn with tool diameter compensation. For tabs you can just insert small gaps. I'll attach an example when I'll learn how to

@kyyu
This DirectX instalation makes sure, that you have correct versions of assemblies (April 2006). It includes 13 packages which you can also get from Microsoft SDK.
Each controller has unique serial number and activation code. You can install software on more computers. It will work without limitations only with your controller.
If you create new DIY controller then it will have different serial number and activation code. You'll need second license for this controller.
SDK is free. But it is limited on DIY controllers. You can not make your own controller and software. If you make your own controller you must use my software. If you buy controller from me you can create your own software.

Regards
Andrej

 

hello im chawkiz from tunisia i build my cnc machine i build my driver 4A based with l6203

i build all i used mach3 also cnc3axe and Winpc-nc ( all this used lpt port)

CNC USB controller is ather & new Opportunity t Must be exploited before it can become

very expansiv ( many update corrected bug ) very simple interface usb

really i like the software it's very simple i work with it like charm

plz ask me about this softwere ( the builder kroko help me many time ) now

i seraech for some wrong or error in software but no no no problem always work good

i get my licence from kroko

and i have 3 month work with software

plz ask me about this software and hardware ok

thanks

 

Hi Kroko,

OK, I understand most of it, but one more question. Is the controller card itself activated or the software? Say I have 2 cnc machines, each with a licensed cnc controller card. But I only have one laptop with your software installed. Can I go from one cnc machine to the other, simply plug in the usb cable and start cutting?

The reason I ask is, it sounds like the software is licensed to each specific board. Meaning you can't use a different board without importing a new license. If that is the case, then maybe the software can be improved to have a license manager.

-Kwok

 

- you have to chose -
1er controller card activeted with licence work in all computer
possible to uses many pc computer - here i think only 1 machine

2er software activeted work only in 1 computer and many (usb controller card fom kroko interface shematic and hex is posted )


but the best is chose (1 usb controller card work with all computer ) like me

 

Each controller requires separate license. You can have more than one license installed.
There is no need to export/import licenses. You can export licenses to make backup and you can import them from backup or if you buy another one.

For example:
You have 5 machines with 5 controllers. You need to have 5 licenses. If you have 10 computers import all 5 licenses on all 10 computers. You will be able to operate all 5 machines from all 10 computers.

"Computer" license is old and no longer supported for client use.

 

Kroko,

Ok, I finally understand 100%. Thanks for clearing thing up. I had assumed you were selling 1) usb controller card 2)software. But that was my mistake, 2) is a single card license not software. Now it makes sense for the DIY card, also.

-Kwok

 

Program freeze indicates that something is wrong with windows instalation. In one similar case solution was to reinstall windows because a virus currupted it. In one other case windows didn't have correct motherboard and graphic card drivers installed.

1. No
2. Yes

 

Our phlatscript automatically generates spindle on and spindle off commands in the gcode.

I noticed that importing DXF or image files into the planet-cnc software does not automatically add spindle code.

I would like to propose a suggestion that it be included in the next release, even if only as an option.

I realize I can edit the gcode to add it, but it would make it much easier if the software did it for me.

 

On DXF import dialog, advanced/safe height there is option for spindle. If you check it M3 and M5 codes will be generated. New version which will be published later today will have even more more spindle options (general spindle, delays,...).

I'm interested in all sugestions you guys have.

 

Maybe you just need to re-install DirectX.

 

Shaun, the key to understanding is, it's not a "software" license. If you go the the shop page on planet-cnc website, it clearly saids "CNC USB controller license". Nothing about buying software. Although the picture of the software there, adds to the confusion. I had also glanced over it and had assumed a software license, which is what most people are used to.

So you need to buy a license per card (including DIY). You can think of it almost like a dongle. You would then import each card license to each computer you want to use. Like the example, Kroko gave to me earlier. So you can use multiple cards on a single computer or a single card on multiple computers.


-Kwok

 

Ahhh! Very good.

 

New version is published.

I added general spindle on/off as Flashsolutions requested. I also added option to add delays to all spindle on/off changes so that it has time to reach full speed or stop.

I also fixed axis calibration so that it works with inch units.

Andrej