Loops M98 and While

I hope this is the right place to post a GCode question. Actually I don't know if I have a setup problem or a GCode problem. I'm trying different software to simulate the GCode and exploring looping alternatives. When I review my code in OpenBuilds Control - simulator, I see the 1st loop and then an exit from the grid. Using GWizard Editor I see all the loops as expected. I then wrote a While loop and got the same results, 1 loop with OB Control - Simulator and multiple loops with GWizard Editor.

Do I have a coding problem? setup problem? something else?

Thanks
dbdb

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; Operation 0: CNC: Vector (no offset)
; Endmill Diameter: 3.175

G21; mm-mode
G54; Work Coordinates
G21; mm-mode
G90; Absolute Positioning
M3 S1000; Spindle On

G0 Z20; Move to z-safe height

M98 P2000 L5; CALL SUB 2000

G0 Z20; retracting back to z-safe
G0 F1000 X0.00 Y0.00
M5 S0; Spindle Off
M30; END PROGRAM


O2000; SUBPROGRAM
M3 S1000; Spindle On
G1 F500 X010.00 Y010.00 Z-0.50 S1000
G1 F500 X010.00 Y110.00 Z-0.50 S1000
G1 F500 X110.00 Y110.00 Z-0.50 S1000
G1 F500 X110.00 Y010.00 Z-0.50 S1000
G1 F500 X010.00 Y010.00 Z-0.50 S1000
M99

 

Peter, I saw the thread you posted as I was researching loops and the ability to do a manual tool change. I conclusion was, I may be able to write to "pause" into code and JavaScript a resume into a macro button. Just maybe. A challenge for another day. another year. another machine beyond the capabilities of an 8bit microprocessor. I just want to cut a profile that requires 10 passes that without reviewing 1200 lines of code?

Your level of knowledge is amazing!!! We are just to stupid to understand your written solutions.

 

Thanks Peter,
My 1st cut was a 100mm square and 100mm circle, 6mm deep in a 1by6 board, with GCode from OB Cam. OB CAM was quick, easy and intuitive. For me, just as important, provides a first look at needed start code, end code and sequencing. I also have some working knowledge of Fusion 360 and generated some GCode using their CAM and had no problem moving it to OB Controller.

Where I ran into trouble was... Fusion can save the GCode used directly used in Control, but can not save to a DXF/SVG for OB CAM. And, OB CAM does not accept Fusion f3d or Inventor ipt or Sketchup skp file formats. I have no huge desire to do a lot of hand coding with GCode. I was looking for software to bridge the gap between drawings and GCode. Thus, I found GWizard Editor and others that created code that would not run on OB Control. My original post was an honest question.... bad code or missing setting or something else.

I have yet to discover how most hobbyist, using the Blackbox, are getting from drawings to GCode. I have found, Fusion CAM and today Sketchup's export to DXF. Are these two the work flow used by most?

Javascript: Peter I have written a gazillion line of code. Almost all were VBA/VB6. Based on a huge desire, I wrote a Texas Hold'em Bot in MS Access. I understand the fundamentals of coding. I have looked a Javascript twice as an alternative language and passed both times. My desire was not enough to stop and learn a new language. MAYBE, a CNC Machine will be that case.

 

Alex:
"Perhaps you should have"... I can ponder that suggestion. honestly. I had done the work to narrow my question to something very specific. I don't post on forums much and don't yet understand the culture. I do see post that ask broad sweeping questions and replies that make the poster feel stupid for even asking. Maybe, I took the opposite approach to avoid the embarrassment and received it anyway.

I still have an outstanding question, honest and narrow. Will the "CNC xPro V5" box run the code that I listed in original post? My guess is, that it will run the full set of GCode, including M98 loops. I already have a xPro. I choose to build my machine with the Blackbox. I have no idea what Controller would be necessary for the xPro, thus I used the Blackbox. Better support I thought.

Why hand write GCode? If it is necessary to write 1000 lines to cut a circle, I understand you 100%. If it accomplished in 40 line and one cut-n-paste, I'm not so sure. My actual challenge is getting from a drawing to Control. Fusion 360 CAM is an alternative, but not as user friendly as OB CAM. But, OB CAM does not accept Fusion drawings or Inventor or Sketchup. What is a normal work flow to cut a profile?

I honestly thought the error was mine! GCode error or a Setting in Control.

 

I think your screen shot is out dated... I would hope that I am wrong.
If you attempt a "save" they force you to the standard file format and the cloud.
If you use the "export" you can save to your desktop, but no DXF without paying. see image below

Hence my question... what is a normal workflow to cut a profile? several pieces from one piece of plywood?

 

Alex.... I now think I am wrong!
I showed in the image that I could not export the DXF.

I then tried to duplicate your screen-shot at the Sketch Folder level and still nothing.
BUT, at the individual Sketch level, below folder, Save as DXF is available!

I saved a test and opened it in OB Cam with no problems!

Thank YOU!

 

Posts are bouncing quicker than experiments....
I can get the DXF to load to OB Cam, but it stalls when trying to calc a tool path.

I see the recommendation to start with OB CAM, learn and them step to Fusion or something.
That is reasonable. Begs the question of getting drawings into OB Cam? I will follow your recommendation
to study up at "See docs.openbuilds.com > software section". I assume I will find my answer there.

thank you

 

Thanks David,

thanks alex,
Could you give a brief description of different types of dxf files and where/how to see the type?
With that info, I think I could test each type I see, against OBCam and Control.

thanks