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by Doug
Sun Mar 15, 2020 5:26 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Proximity Sensor pnp or npn
Replies: 1
Views: 5187

Re: Proximity Sensor pnp or npn

The limit switch outputs connect directly the AVR microprocessor outputs. You can use any type of proximity sensor that you want as long as it never connects the output from the BB Controller to more than 3.3 Volts or less than 0 Volts.
by Doug
Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Thoughts after a few months tinkering with BB and observing other controllers
Replies: 13
Views: 36637

Re: Thoughts after a few months tinkering with BB and observing other controllers

I'm not sure I know what you are asking, but it sounds like you are asking how to configure the motors. That is done on the motor configuration pages. You can find an explanation of the motor configuration pages in the manual. Here is a link to the section: https://buildbotics.com/manual/#motor-page...
by Doug
Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:07 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Question regarding setting microsteps
Replies: 3
Views: 6977

Re: Question regarding setting microsteps

Good question. The short answer is "Maybe". It depends a lot on the load and friction in the system This article seems to explain it fairly well.

https://www.machinedesign.com/archive/a ... ping-myths
by Doug
Thu Mar 12, 2020 9:22 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Thoughts after a few months tinkering with BB and observing other controllers
Replies: 13
Views: 36637

Re: Thoughts after a few months tinkering with BB and observing other controllers

We see implementing programmable buttons as a separate task from enhancing the capabilities of the game pad. We have a github issue open for enhancing the game pad. You can track it at https://github.com/buildbotics/bbctrl-firmware/issues/83 . It is considered important, but we do not have this task...
by Doug
Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:40 pm
Forum: Post Processors
Topic: Vectric Post Processor
Replies: 15
Views: 40127

Re: Vectric Post Processor

I don't know. As a Vectric customer, it would be great if you contacted their tech support to find out when they will add it to their software. Feel free to give them our github link where we have the vectric post processors that we created. https://github.com/buildbotics/bbctrl-posts/tree/master/ve...
by Doug
Mon Mar 09, 2020 2:34 pm
Forum: User Developments
Topic: Bear CNC v8 router
Replies: 5
Views: 17653

Re: Bear CNC v8 router

I looked at your pictures on FB, and the machine looks great!
by Doug
Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:50 pm
Forum: CNC Machine Retrofits
Topic: Legacy CNC Router with Accelus controllers and servo motors
Replies: 2
Views: 15613

Re: Legacy CNC Router with Accelus controllers and servo motors

The Buildbotics Controller cannot interface with servo motors. Unless you are interested in swapping out your servos for bipolar steppers, the BBC Controller will not work for you.
by Doug
Mon Mar 02, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: PWM Laser
Replies: 8
Views: 31120

Re: PWM Laser

Glad to help.
by Doug
Thu Feb 27, 2020 6:25 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 0.4.13 released
Replies: 0
Views: 25665

0.4.13 released

Software version 0.4.13 is available. It provides the following improvements: * The Buildbotics Controller can now control OMRON MX2 Variable Frequency Drives. It has been added to the tool-type pull-down menu on the "Tool" page. * Error handling during WiFi configuration has been improved. * Video ...
by Doug
Mon Feb 24, 2020 1:33 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: PWM Laser
Replies: 8
Views: 31120

Re: PWM Laser

How can you tell whether the laser is putting out full power?