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by Doug
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:19 pm
Forum: Buildbotics Tech Support
Topic: Facets on arcs
Replies: 8
Views: 7760

Re: Facets on arcs

At the lowest level, arcs are converted to a series of straight lines. The lines should become shorter and shorter as you decrease 'max-deviation', they they will never become a perfect arc.
by Doug
Wed Dec 23, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: User Developments
Topic: Takes one to make one.
Replies: 6
Views: 15902

Re: Takes one to make one.

Excellent work. I hope you'll show some pictures of things you make with it.
by Doug
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:11 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: 0.4.15 Released
Replies: 7
Views: 19805

Re: 0.4.15 Released

OK, I posted a short explanation in the Frequently Asked Questions board. Here's a link to that posting.

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=199
by Doug
Wed Dec 23, 2020 5:09 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: How does Stall Detect Homing Work?
Replies: 0
Views: 36142

How does Stall Detect Homing Work?

Version 0.4.15 of the Buildbotics Controller introduced "stall detect homing". It's a pretty cool feature if you can get it set up. Unfortunately, configuring it can be tricky. This post is an attempt to explain how to configure it. Overview Before attempting to explain the individual configuration ...
by Doug
Tue Dec 22, 2020 10:24 am
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Rotate axis in the controller
Replies: 2
Views: 13260

Re: Rotate axis in the controller

It is not currently possible with the BB Controller. It is possible to develop the capability, but we are not currently planning to do it.
by Doug
Sat Dec 19, 2020 6:29 pm
Forum: Frequently Asked Questions
Topic: Homing order
Replies: 1
Views: 16258

Re: Homing order

The homing order is not configurable.
by Doug
Mon Dec 14, 2020 4:06 pm
Forum: User Developments
Topic: Automatic Tool Changer for Taig Mini Mill
Replies: 1
Views: 11283

Automatic Tool Changer for Taig Mini Mill

Check out the cool Automatic Tool Changer that Charles Allen created for his Taig Mini Mill.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yy1mXJ ... e=youtu.be
by Doug
Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:54 pm
Forum: User Developments
Topic: Bear CNC v8 router
Replies: 5
Views: 17608

Re: Bear CNC v8 router

Done
by Doug
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: New board suggestion.
Replies: 1
Views: 12517

Re: New board suggestion.

Thank you for the suggestion. I have created a new forum called 'User Developments'. Please feel free to post away.
by Doug
Sat Dec 05, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Feature ideas
Topic: Touch Screen Monitor support
Replies: 9
Views: 24092

Re: Touch Screen Monitor support

I have not tried an Acer monitor with the Buildbotics Controller. The discussion at the following link suggests that it will not work out of the box but seems to provide a work around to get it going. https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=111791 If you decide to try this out, please rep...