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OB Interface Capabilities

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Rink, Dec 21, 2023.

  1. Rink

    Rink Well-Known
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    Good afternoon.
    I have the new LEAD 1515 up and running. Questions about the OB Interface:

    With the Interface, can I:
    1. Jog to G28 or G30 locations?
    2. Jog a specified amount or to a specific location (e.g. exactly 300mm)?
    3. Change to different work coordinate systems (G55-G59)?
    4. Connect computer through Interface?
    Or are these actions available only in OB Control on the computer?

    I looked around but didn’t see these anywhere on the buttons or menus. The Interface does have a USB-C port labeled “Computer”.

    Thx, rink.
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Not directly, but if you really need to, add a gcode file for yourself caled something like G28.gcode and inside just have a G28 command. Run it like a job would


    No its mainly designed for ease of use. Probe ideally, run from there. A probed piece of stock can handle jigs and offsets too - as you can set all that in gcode.


    You Job can include WCS commands


    No, Interface "replaces" the PC, so one or the other.


    For firmware updates


    A full blown host has more flexibility but a smart operator can do everything you need to on an Interface too. Just think of it as your walk-up-and-run tool and rethink your workflows to accomodate that.
    Think smarter to use a simpler toolset
     
  3. Rink

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    Thank you.
     

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