I have been testing them the last week running some pretty long jobs and i believe i have ironed out the minor kinks in them. Welcome to newfangled solutions we are a company focused on finding the best solutions for complex issues. If you go on the forums at sheetcam les newell will be able to answer any questions for you about the post processors. Select the post processor from the drop down list of post processor configuration and press the save toolpaths button. Cam post processors downloadable post processors it is the responsibility of the user to make sure these files generate code that is compliant with their machines. Start the program and use file open application data folder. This will open a new window showing all the programs support folders. For our example, we will add a toolchange section to this post processor. The big differences in post processors is with tool changing, start job, and end job as you noticed. If the content of the file looks good, try the file on your machine. The basic concept is that you set up a tool in v carve pro or other vectric software that has the laser parameters to it the spot size is the drill bit width.
Where do i look to find the post processors folder on my pc. Aspire can be used to build an infinite variety of 3d textures from imported images. Download and install this path if your mach3 has stopped working after windows did an update. Setting up your endurance laser with mach3 endurancelasers. Place this post processor and you other most commonly used ones in the following directory on your c. Linuxcnc and vectric aspire the hobbyists machine shop blog. What post processor do i use for vectric programs aspire. Well, everytime i try to use that i get the results from the attached pic. Just noticed that there is a jtech post processor for vcarve users. This article is part of cnccookbooks gcode tutorial. These textures can be combined with other 3d shapes in the design and can also be interactively edited to any size or height as well as being sculpted or smoothed to adjust their final look before toolpath creation. Cnc machine post processors cadcam software bobcadcam. Linuxcnc and vectric aspire the hobbyists machine shop. The post processor is the section of the program that converts the xyz coordinates for the tool moves into a format that is suitable for a particular router or machine tool.
The post processor drop down menu has many post processors to choose from. For the stepper drive i can set the micro steps to. A post processor is a unique driver specific to the cnc controller its intended to work with. Sep 19, 2016 vectric laser post processor j tech photonics, inc. The mach3 controller post processor for various cnc machine. Aspire post processor software v1 engineering forum. Mach 3 post processor the only difference is aspire has a rapid positioningg00 and a cancel motion modeg80 plus the way it is lade out, still works fine ever way for me using aspire or fusion these are gcodes that are run weekly from aspire and fusion i have never had a. This pps name is mach3 laser m101 mm and will be selectable in aspire when you go to save a tool path. The old parallel ports were purely analog signals that mach3 can use to do the waveform generation. Select the postp folder to find the post processors. These post processors will work for both uccnc and winpc nc from the dropdown list in vectric programs, you will look for the following. If you open the post processor that you are editing in a text editor, you will be able to see the lines of text within the post processor that formatted the output of your test file. The next time you postprocess a toolpath from inside.
Check out the cnc web related web configuration at omni cnc. There will also be a copy of this post processor in our facebook group page under the files section. The post processor is the component of your cam software that is responsible for translating to the exact gcode dialect. There is a postp modification guide included on the help menu of vectric products. The post processor is the section of the program that converts the xyz coordinates for the. Bobcadcam provides free post processors to all of its. Vectric aspire post processor candcnc support forum. Dec 12, 2017 mach3 and mach4 are pc based software solutions for generating the gcode to run your cnc machine. I think from the mach3 forum based off of the grbl pp that has all zaxis movement removed and works great with my jtech laser. It will fix the problem and you will be able to use mach3. Most cam vendors will produce a guide for the post processor format. Mach 3 software gcode line limit inventables community forum. If anyone is interested in them send me a message and i will happily send a copy.
Mach 3 software gcode line limit inventables community. I was using aspire with mach 3 on a different machine, and had. Anyone know where i can get a mach 3 post processor or help creating one for vectric aspire. This is the place to find post processors for common cnc machines and controls. I need a post processor to use with vectric aspire that command cnc will work with for 2.
A post processor file is a file that translates camduct machine control commands into a format that can be understood by a particular cutting machine controller. Mach 3 is a very popular software package for cnc machines that enables motion control on a normal computer via a parallel port without the need for fancy extra controller boards running motion control applications. To use post processor from the list, download the post a. May 14, 2016 i just repaired another machine i have that runs mach3 and did a dry run with gcode produced by freecad and the linuxcnc post processor.
I have searched this site and the vectric site and cant seem to find one. Special thanks to bruno silva test part modelling and code testing. Jan 24, 2018 just a quick video to show how to addmodifydelete post processors in vcarve. Just set your laser power by jogging your dac to your desired level, and then run the program generated by the post processor that will turn the dac on and off for the engraving. The basic concept is that you set up a tool in v carve pro or other vectric software that has the laser parameters to it.
Solidcammach3 post a solidcam postprocessor for mach3, supporting 4x and 5x operations. Vectric laser post processor j tech photonics, inc. Add post processor to vectric vcarve pro aspire youtube. The post processor controls the format of the gcode produced by bobcadcam. I thought i read somewhere of course cant find it now that one should use the mach3 arc as a post processor. If you want to output to mach3 you have to purchase vcarvepro or aspire, both of which come with mach3 post processors as well as the. Easel which can also import gcode from other design suites matched with the proper post processor, aka. Jtech laser post processor for vcarve laser cutting. The following is the list of post processors that will work with mecsoft cadcam software products. Hello friends this is sourbh, i just wants to share the post processor for the cnc millinglathe and wire edm which base is mach 3 controller and the configuration in all axes supports. I output to a cnc mill running mach 3 inches, so im pretty sure the postprocessor i used was one of the mach 3 ones, but i dont recall. The mach3 controller post processor for various cnc. I never hacked my own post processor file so that was my next consideration. I will detail how i created a basic mach3 e1p1 style post processor for my vectric aspire cam program.
Addingdeletingmodifying post processors in vcarve youtube. For bobcadcam to effectively run your cnc machine, choose the proper post. It can do all the basic machining operations as well as advanced 3d surface machining and wrapped rotary machining. Aug 27, 20 well i finally finished the post processor for aspire and they both work pretty well. Aspire is way overkill for a laser, but this post processor will work for all the vectric products including the more affordable cut2d which is perfect for a laser.
Also, if your a registered user and he does not already have a post processor that will work for you, he will create one. Use the menu below to choose the post for the version of bobcadcam software you have, and the machine controller you want to post to. The post processor is based on the current vectric aspire version 9. Aspire also allows you to smooth a 3d object or to add draft which creates angled walls on the part good for vacuum forms. Vectric aspire post processor for so3 the shapeoko forum. The example below uses wrapped post processors in subfolder 05wrapped under c. Camaster vectric post processors camheads cnc router. Using vectric post processors and the mypostp favorites with stepcraft duration. First, make a safe copy of the post processor that you are customising. How to import a image into vectric aspire and vcarve.
Post library for autodesk fusion 360 autodesk fusion 360. Jan 25, 2016 if you are using mach3 and your have your output for m03 set to an output pin to turn on and off the dac, then yes it will work. We often refer to a particular instance of a translation as a post. We have been asked by a lot of people to make a post processor to the vectric software so it can be used with the laser. Aspire post processor software firmware v1 engineering forum. Many of the vector editing tools which can be used on 2d data in aspire can also be used to edit 3d components. Artsoft usa does not guarantee these files are appropriate for any machine. Scroll down this list, find and select the correct post processor for your machine.
Shapeoko 2, dewalt dw660 14 shaft 18 shaft, 3d printed dust shoe,dual y axis. My assumption is that there is a contract issue between sb and vectric that is being enforced to get the software tools included with the bot purchase. Downloadable post processors it is the responsibility of the user to make sure these files generate code that is compliant with their machines. I output to a cnc mill running mach 3 inches, so im pretty sure the post processor i used was one of the mach 3 ones, but i dont recall. Shapes can be easily scaled, moved, mirrored, distorted, grouped, trimmed and cropped. To use postprocessor from the list, download the post a. Post processor formats and rules vary between manufacturers, but the general procedure of creating a custom one is basically the same. This is my vectric post processor for mach 3 laser operation.
I was using aspire with mach 3 on a different machine, and had to change it toemco vmc atc mm. For example mach 3 control software uses parentheses as comment delimiters, and does not allow nested comments. So in vectric do you have a post processor for mach3. Mach3 milling post processor for fusion360 edit your own post duration. Vectric cnc software is designed to make cutting parts on a cnc an enjoyable and productive experience, with the combination of power and simplicity. This version includes quite a bit of fluff, gcode comments, to document the file. No problems, but i notice in freecad that the feed rate has units of mms at least in the profile node. Make your own vcarveaspire cnc post processor for dust. In this video i show you how to shorten the post processor list in aspire this also works in vcarve pro. The following is the list of postprocessors that will work with mecsoft cadcam software products. Setting up your endurance laser using mach3 proceed with a fast and secure checkout.
This document details how to create and edit the configuration files that customize the output from. I want to use my crossfire for simple metal home and yard decorations so i really dont need or want to learn fusion 360. How can i find the correct post processor for my machine tool. A little more digging and study and i discovered how ridiculously easy adding atc to the existing linuxcnc post processor would be. For a customer of my that it has acquired aspire, i have developed and modified existing one some post that want to lead to disposition also to the community. Vcarve aspire post processor axiom ar8 pro axiom forum. I output to a cnc mill running mach 3 inches, so im pretty sure the post processor i used was one of the mach 3 ones, but i dont recall whether it was arcs or atc arcs. I use sheet cam for plasma, but it is far too limited for router work. If you own vectric aspire, everything you need to know to add atc to any post processor is in the help files that are included with aspire. Take a look at the file that you have just saved in a text editor. We started one for the x carve, but it should not really have anything that. Aspire is a complete software solution for your cnc router.
Use any mach3 post processor that works for your setup, generate. Find the omni cnc support and download the post processor for vectric here. Feb 14, 2014 hello friends this is sourbh, i just wants to share the post processor for the cnc millinglathe and wire edm which base is mach 3 controller and the configuration in all axes supports. What post processor do i use for vectric programs aspire, vcarve, cut 2d, cut 3d, photovcarve. Mach4 comes in different levels, for the hobbyist again, up to the larger professsional workshop running their cnc day in, day out. Im using aspire and have a question dealing with what post processor to use with mach3. Vcarveaspire post processor axiom ar8 pro axiom forum. Shapeokogrbl post processor files for aspire vcarve you do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post. I donate this version of an aspire post processor to the cause. The mach3 or mach4 software interprets a gcode file that you supply to it, and.
Oct 23, 2016 i have the 4th axis wired i just need to do the stepper drive settings and the mach3 settings. Adding the toolchange section to the post processor is a 30 second process of copy and paste. Thought to update you that we havent heard back from the client. If you want to output to mach3 you have to purchase vcarvepro or aspire, both of which come with mach3 post processors as well as the shopbot posts.
Built a 3 axis cnc router running kmotion, presently using a autodesk rs274d slightly modified post processor that was modified by autodesk. We can create modified or customized post processors. Supported post processors list fabrication products 2017. Free cadcam postprocessor downloads mecsoft corporation. This simplifies the interface boards and allows for many manufacturers to make custom widgets. Mach3, mach4 and alternatives to lazycam wood designer. Make sure to read this important safety information before using any posts. We have the ability to design and build machinery, and create software for machinery, creating a complete solution to problems large and small. You can import 2d and 3d files or create your designs right in the software. We also ship a copy of those post processors in the application data folder which can be accessed from the file menu open application data folder. Downloads software post processors only for vectric. Vectric aspire post processor page 2 the shapeoko forum.
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