3D Printer Simulation
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3D Printer Simulation
Hi Benj,
Have moved my query from 'Bugs' to here cos it was not related to v7 bugs as was the first part concerning Login problem.
This will make more sense to forum followers now but I really could do with a bit of info here as soon as possible as I am obviously not doing the right thing.
Sorry but I don't cant get the files right and don't know what to expect in terms of the simulation. I an not really computer literate in some areas and I don't seem to be getting the merged files right. I have tried downloading from the two links separately and then putting into one folder (within Flowcode or outside of it)? and how is that related to the project window? Should I ultimately be expecting the simulation to run after clicking play and it is then using the G file to produce layers of the batman icon in the z axis? Could you give me a step by step to get this 'going'.
Much appreciated in advance,
Chris
Have moved my query from 'Bugs' to here cos it was not related to v7 bugs as was the first part concerning Login problem.
This will make more sense to forum followers now but I really could do with a bit of info here as soon as possible as I am obviously not doing the right thing.
Sorry but I don't cant get the files right and don't know what to expect in terms of the simulation. I an not really computer literate in some areas and I don't seem to be getting the merged files right. I have tried downloading from the two links separately and then putting into one folder (within Flowcode or outside of it)? and how is that related to the project window? Should I ultimately be expecting the simulation to run after clicking play and it is then using the G file to produce layers of the batman icon in the z axis? Could you give me a step by step to get this 'going'.
Much appreciated in advance,
Chris
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Re: 3D Printer Simulation
Hi Chris,
Can you take a screen shot of the directory showing the two files.
It might me the wrong extension was assigned to Batman file. it should be
Perhaps you can also take a screen shot of 3D System panel?
After simulation has finished you should see: Martin
Can you take a screen shot of the directory showing the two files.
It might me the wrong extension was assigned to Batman file. it should be
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Batman.G
After simulation has finished you should see: Martin
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Hi Martin,
Nothing to show at the moment cos I don't seem to be doing the right thing regarding the two items in one folder. I downloaded the two files and within the download directory I created a new folder and copied the two files to it but I guess that isn't correct?
Nothing to show at the moment cos I don't seem to be doing the right thing regarding the two items in one folder. I downloaded the two files and within the download directory I created a new folder and copied the two files to it but I guess that isn't correct?
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Hi Chris,
You should see: Is that what you see?
That sounds correct to me.christoph wrote:I created a new folder and copied the two files to it but I guess that isn't correct?
You should see: Is that what you see?
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Hi Martin,
Not exactly like yours - see attached and other attachment shows what I get.
Not exactly like yours - see attached and other attachment shows what I get.
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Re: 3D Printer Simulation
What V7 version are you running?
My version is: Ah,
Just had a thought!
As it states FAT component missing, your current licence may not include it.
What component packs have you got?
My guess you have not purchased Misc pack A which would be required?
Martin
My version is: Ah,
Just had a thought!
As it states FAT component missing, your current licence may not include it.
What component packs have you got?
My guess you have not purchased Misc pack A which would be required?
Martin
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Re: 3D Printer Simulation
Hi Martin,
I have the same version as you but you are right, I haven't purchased Misc Pack A - I didn't know I needed an item from another pack to run the the 3D printer simulation from the Mechatronics pack - which I had purchased specificaly to eventually operate my CNC machine. Do I need it if I am producing a flowchart to programme a chip for a specific set of operations for the CNC machine?
Chris
I have the same version as you but you are right, I haven't purchased Misc Pack A - I didn't know I needed an item from another pack to run the the 3D printer simulation from the Mechatronics pack - which I had purchased specificaly to eventually operate my CNC machine. Do I need it if I am producing a flowchart to programme a chip for a specific set of operations for the CNC machine?
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Re: 3D Printer Simulation
It looks to me that the FAT is used for SD card that stores 3D printer data from a text file.
How was you thinking of storing CNC data for CNC or 3D printer to read from the chip?
Also it looks like the Batman.G is the text file for loading onto SD card within Flowcode simulator.
Martin
How was you thinking of storing CNC data for CNC or 3D printer to read from the chip?
Also it looks like the Batman.G is the text file for loading onto SD card within Flowcode simulator.
Martin
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Re: 3D Printer Simulation
Hi Martin,
I see - I had just assumed that by combining the G code files with the 3D printer as Ben had suggested, I would simply get the operation building up on the 3D panel so that it would be possible to step through the flowchart and get a feel for going about it. I have no idea at the moment regarding transfer of data etc. - it was something I was going to evolve' as I got into it. My approach was to literally programme the 3 stepper motor operations using Flowcoad and apply it to my CNC machine in some sort of a parallel format. My CNC has all the full control box functions and I can control its movements manually through a hand-held controller. If I give it a G-code file then via an old steam-powered computer with a parallel port it will deal with it but I felt it would be possible to programme a chip via Flowcode and simply plug the appropriate chip for the operation I want into a serial to parallel PCB and let it run. A bit of experimenting really.
Chris
I see - I had just assumed that by combining the G code files with the 3D printer as Ben had suggested, I would simply get the operation building up on the 3D panel so that it would be possible to step through the flowchart and get a feel for going about it. I have no idea at the moment regarding transfer of data etc. - it was something I was going to evolve' as I got into it. My approach was to literally programme the 3 stepper motor operations using Flowcoad and apply it to my CNC machine in some sort of a parallel format. My CNC has all the full control box functions and I can control its movements manually through a hand-held controller. If I give it a G-code file then via an old steam-powered computer with a parallel port it will deal with it but I felt it would be possible to programme a chip via Flowcode and simply plug the appropriate chip for the operation I want into a serial to parallel PCB and let it run. A bit of experimenting really.
Chris