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Gcode sender for XY frame

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Alan Huntley, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Alan Huntley

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    Hi, I’m building a xy frame which has no Z axis. I’d like a gcode sender which doesn’t have a Z axis in the interface. All I need is X and Y jog controls, home, zero (xy), emergency stop and the ability to load and run gcode. I’ve seen the Chrome extension which would do if I knew how to modify the interface. can anyone here help with this sort of thing? the XY frame is for holding and moving art work for photography.
     
  2. David the swarfer

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    if the controller does nto have a Z it will just ignore Z commands,s o if the Z byuttons are pressed, nothing happens.
     
  3. Alan Huntley

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    Thanks, yes, I’ve just been trying that out. It’s ok but I would like to hide the Z control buttons as they are not needed.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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  5. Alan Huntley

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    Nope, at least, not yet….
     
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    If you did, you could have used a JS macro to hide Z elements (DRO, buttons, etc) on startup.

    You'll have a hard time finding something "off the shelf" with just X and Y. Good luck
     

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