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by Bob Z
Tue Mar 07, 2023 6:52 pm
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Has anyone used the BB to drive a 3D Printer?
Replies: 0
Views: 52187

Has anyone used the BB to drive a 3D Printer?

Looks like it should be possible. Would be cool to multi-task this little guy!

Thanks
Bob Z
by Bob Z
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:48 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Keyboard on touchscreen
Replies: 2
Views: 4632

Re: Keyboard on touchscreen

I'm sorry to hear this. The new keyboard setup is very annoying, to be honest, and in addition to having extra steps, the new onscreen keyboard covers up so much of the screen that I have to readjust the screen position and then go back in and tap the MDI space to get to enter the commands. This all...
by Bob Z
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:39 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Bug in stopping an M6
Replies: 1
Views: 4100

Bug in stopping an M6

Today I was trying to set up a tool and had an issue during the M6 process, as the tool was dropping towards the touch plate, so I hit the stop button. Previous to 1.0, if I did that, the system simply stopped. This is the first time having done this after installing 1.0. This time, when I hit the s...
by Bob Z
Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:19 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Stuck in Jogging mode
Replies: 1
Views: 4345

Re: Stuck in Jogging mode

Yes, I had the same problem. Specifically, I hit the "Stop" button during an operation,and it went into "jogging" mode and could not be operated, requiring me to reboot the system and losing the zero (it reset it to the location where the tool was located), and ruined a delicate part that needed pre...
by Bob Z
Sat May 22, 2021 12:14 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Keyboard on touchscreen
Replies: 2
Views: 4632

Keyboard on touchscreen

I know I may be the only one with this issue, but as much as I like v1.0, overall I have a very minor complaint. The new on-screen keyboard for local touchscreens is a step backwards, IMO. Having to touch the keyboard button at the top, and then having to touch the text box adds steps. Also, IIRC, p...
by Bob Z
Sat May 22, 2021 12:02 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: How to eject a USB
Replies: 2
Views: 4872

Re: How to eject a USB

Definitely agree that this occurs. I always tell Windows to "fix it", which only takes a second. I did notice one time, I did not "fix" it, and I had some issues with the USB being recognized, so I removed and reinserted and "fixed" it again, and it seems to have solved that problem.
by Bob Z
Sun Dec 20, 2020 2:48 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Rotate axis in the controller
Replies: 2
Views: 13023

Rotate axis in the controller

So, I was on another forum trying to solve a problem of trying to use Vectric Aspire's roughing g-code when the end result is off-axis (in this case 45 degrees, in order to build something a bit longer than my machine's bed, and without tiling). Strictly a software limit on their end. Anyway, someon...
by Bob Z
Thu Oct 10, 2019 10:00 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Do away with "offset"
Replies: 4
Views: 18594

Re: Do away with "offset"

I agree. Offset is confusing and leads to errors
by Bob Z
Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:27 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: I second adding macro buttons, and one more idea
Replies: 1
Views: 8299

I second adding macro buttons, and one more idea

1 - There are a number of things I would like to be able to do with just pressing a touch screen button, keyboard function button ("F2", for instance) or even as part of MDI, although the buttons would be better. As one example, my parts are complex two-sided objects that must be placed on my table ...
by Bob Z
Sat Jul 27, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Buttons to run files or macros
Replies: 4
Views: 10574

Re: Buttons to run files or macros

I agree with this and am going to add my own post on the subject!