When executing a part program VR Milling displays the feed speed. I assume it derives this from the F (feed speed) parameter in the part program. However the speed is often incorrectly displayed possibly because the software is reading the wrong parameter. I've attached screen shots of two examples....

The OP PMed me on 29 June 2020 to say that these has been sold.

Max.

I think I get it.

What the software has done is to take 90 degrees, call it 90 millimetres and convert that to inches.

90mm = 3.54331inches.

Looks clearly wrong to me.

I've been experimenting with the unlicensed version of QuickTURN 2D Design. If I look at the properties of a line drawn parallel to the X axis its angle is given as 3.54331. If I look at the properties of a line drawn parallel to the Z axis its angle is given as 7.08661, which is twice the previous ...

I've loaded the new software and line numbering now works correctly.

Thanks for the fix.

Thanks for the update Steve.

If an attempt is made to add line numbers to a part program, having blank lines, the entire edit window is deleted. ie: Open a .fnl file. Click Editor. Click Modify. Click Line numbering. Click OK The contents of the edit window are deleted. It took me a while to realise what was causing the problem...

Thanks for that Pete.

It's not just me then! I'm at version 1.51. When I get a chance I'll try it on Windows XP.

Given that this software is used in educational establishments I'm surprised this hasn't been reported before.

Max.

I've sent you a private message.

Some of the pages in the help file dealing with G Codes supposedly show diagrams. However when I view these pages the diagrams don't appear. This applies to both Windows 7 and Windows 10 machines.

Is this a general problem or is it just me?

Thanks, Max.

With the Covid -19 lock down just starting I probably asked this question at the wrong time.

Is anyone able to help?

Thanks, Max.

My Mirac's ATC has stopped working. To cut a long story short I've traced the fault to the Combivert F0 Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). If I manually apply 15 VDC to tag 10 on the VFD's terminal strip the ATC motor should drive forwards, but nothing happens. The ATC is not jammed. On checking the VF...

The maximum speed parameter sets the highest speed that can be selected in software be it DOS or VR turning. It is also the speed at which 10VDC is sent to the VFD. In the case of my machine the maximum speed parameter was set to 5000 RPM, but the VFD was set up so that 10VDC corresponded with 3870 ...

When I originally started this thread I was using the Mirac with its internal PC which runs DOS. The parameters relating to spindle speed are in the file FLSTEP.opt. I'm now using the Mirac with an external PC running VR Turning. The spindle parameters are in the machine parameters file which can ea...

It turned out that the problem was nothing to do with the cable. This thread suggests that Easy Upgrader won't work with Eurostep controllers and that MintMan should be used instead. http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=3692 With MintMan's comm port configured as 19200-8-N-1 and a V2.1 ...

I think I know what might be causing this. The cable has pins 4 and 6 correctly cross wired, but in addition they're linked to pin 1. Pin 1 would normally be Data Carrier Detect (DCD), but Baldor use it for the cable screen, so pins 4 and 6 are probably being pulled permanently low. Unfortunately I ...

Before spending money on VR Turning software I wanted to make sure that my PC could actually communicate with the Eurostep Controller in my Mirac via an RS232 serial link. The Eurostep Controller is known to be working. I used a cable wired as shown in this thread http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewto...

Thanks Martin.

I'll give it a try.

Max.

The control card is I believe a Eurostep and is pictured in this thread:-

viewtopic.php?f=40&t=5620&p=22582&hilit=eurostep#p22582

I have a V2.1 EPROM. Can this be fitted to the Eurostep control card?

Thanks, Max.

Is there a version of VR Turning that will work via a serial (RS232) port?

I might be able to justify purchasing a licence for VR Turning, but upgrading the serial card to USB is out of the question.

Thanks, Max.