PMDX-SmartBOB-USB Mach4 Plug-in Release Notes 31 Oct 2014 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Version 0.12.53 (31 Oct 2014): ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Firmware version: 0.26.90 Mach4Hobby versions: build numbers 2067 and higher ** WILL NOT run on any build older/lower than 2067 ** Optional Sample Mach4 Profile: ------------------------------ If you selected this during the plug-in installation, there will be a sample Mach4 profile on your system that is pre-configured to use the PMDX-SmartBOB-USB. The profile is names "PMDX-Sample". This profile has the following configuration: - PMDX SmartBOB Plug-in is enabled and selected as the motion device - All four motors are set for 1000 steps/unit, max velocity = 10 units/sec, accel = 5 units/sec^2, notor not reversed, 0 backlash - Homing: soft limits disabled, homing enabled, no homing offset - Inputs: E-Stop assigned to PMDX-SmartBOB-USB Pin 10 - Outputs: Charge Pump assigned to PMDX-SmartBOB-USB Pin 17 Spindle On assigned to PMDX-SmartBOB-USB Pin 1 (this controls the relay on the PMDX-422) There are two ways to run this profile: - Use the "Mach4 Loader" shortcut on your desktop and select "PMDX-Sample" - Use the "Mach4 PMDX Sample" shortcut on your desktop *if* you selected that to be installed We strongly suggest that you NOT make changes to the sample profile, since it may be overwritten in future plug-in updates. Instead, make a copy of the profile, like this: - Double-click on the "Mach4 Loader" icon to bring up the "Select Profile" dialog. - Click once on the "PMDX-Sample" line and then click on the "Copy Profile" button - Enter a name for your new profile - Optionally, you can select a screen set. If you leave this blank, Mach4 will default to using the "wxMach" screen set, which looks mostly like Mach3. - Then click on "OK" to create the new profile. - Finally, double-click on the new profile name to start running that profile. If you want to change the PMDX-Sample shortcut on your desktop to run your new profile name: - Right-click on the PMDX-Sample icon and select "Properties" - At the right end of the "Target" line you will see "/p PMDX-Sample" - Change the "PMDX-Sample" to the name of your new profile. - Click on OK - The right-click on the PMDX-Sample icon again and select "Rename" and give it new, meaningful name. Then click on "OK" - Enjoy! Bug Fixes Since Version 0.11.49: ------------------------------- - None New features since Version 0.11.49: ----------------------------------- - Updated for Mach4 build 2067 Known Issues: ------------- - Does not (yet) support PWM spindle speed control (coming soon) - Does not (yet) support probing (coming soon) - Does not (yet) support coordinated I/O (via M62 and M63 codes) - Does not (yet) support threading - Does not (yet) support slaved motors - Does not (yet) support PMDX-126 Expanded Input Mode --- End ---