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PRGM INCH AND IT IS EXICUTED IN METRIC

Discussion in 'OpenBuilds Bug Report' started by METLSHPR, May 22, 2021.

  1. METLSHPR

    METLSHPR New
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    When i run g code that should make a 5 inch square carving i get one about 1/4 inch square. it is like the execution of the code is done in metric. when i manually jog machine it is moving the amount correctly. is there a setting somewhere?
     

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  2. Christian James

    Christian James Journeyman
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    It's doing what the g-code is telling it, so yes, it looks like the file has been created in mm.
     
  3. Giarc

    Giarc OpenBuilds Team
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    Choose the "Openbuilds grbl inches" post processor. Or the "grbl inches" post processor. The gcode should be right then.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

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  5. Alex Chambers

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    It shouldn't make a difference with the Vectric post processors based on the grbl ones - they correctly convert units and put the right g-code (G20/G21) in the header. So if you design in inches and use a grbl (mm) post processor the g-code would be in mm and come out the right size.
    Alex.
     
  6. METLSHPR

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    All I need to do was put the G20 at the top of the code.

    Thanks all!!!
     
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  7. Alex Chambers

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    The correct post processor should do that for you.
    Alex.
     
  8. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    Rather use the correct post processor so it is always correct and you don't have to remember to fix it for every project
     

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