--- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, "Fouijar" <fouijar@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> I used your xml file and adjusted folders. When I push the ref all, I effectively have :
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > Done
>
> If I push the ref X and Y I also have Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1, Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2, respectively.
>
> When I push the Ref Z nothing occurs, so this hasn't changed.
>
> The version I use is the following: Version R3.043.022, the same as yours.
>
> I'll try to re-install mach3 and check if something happens.
> I have to note that the Ref All action is working, it's a good step, I mean I suppose you know why but I don't ;)
>
> Do you have an idea about the problem's origin?
>
> I update ASAP and give feedback.
>
> Jerome
>
>
>
>
> --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jerome,
> >  
> > Your XML works for me with regard to RefZ.  I had to make changes to be able to run as I didn't have your Init or Spindle Program.  I changed the configuration to use a default example Init, Spindle, and Home from the c:\KMotion429\C Programs directory (yours were referencing various old versions).  These should all work without any hardware attached to KFLOP or powered.  Please try that to verify we have the exact same configuration.  It is uploaded to your folder (Dynomotion_TK.xml).  Pushing REF ALL HOME prints:
> >  
> > Thu, May 03, 2012, 01:59:09  KMotion Program Started
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > Done
> >  
> > I'm running Mach3 Version R3.043.022 what version are you running?
> >  
> > Regards
> > TK
> >
> > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:04 PM
> > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> >
> >
> >  
> > Hi Tom,
> >
> > You are right, I've not explicitly said I did the check for inputs. I wrote that I read carefully the thread initiated by Bengt, and this situation was mentioned in the discussion, so I did the check before writing some question.
> >
> > I understand very well that the problem comes from mach3's communication and the fact that the C program has not to be changed since his working. The two files I uploaded are only tests files using flag#1 to command the Z homing. This sequence is effective.
> >
> > The Z axis is well enabled, I can jog or command it in the MDI or by Gcode program.
> >
> > I used the HomeMach3.c and when I press the ZRef there's no message, X and Y are flagged done.
> >
> > I also checked the XML file but I think I missed the point where it's wrong.
> >
> > You'll find my xml in my folder.
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Jerome
> >
> > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Fouijar,
> > >  
> > > I don't see where you stated earlier that nothing is enabled in the Home Inputs settings which makes me wonder if you understand my question.
> > >  
> > > The problem appears to be in the Mach3 configuration which for some reason is not even calling the C program for Z.  In this case there is no benefit in changing the C program.  The simplest case would be to use the default HomeMach3.c which simply prints the flags to troubleshoot the problem.
> > >  
> > > First configure Mach3 to call our HomeMach3.c program. 
> > >  
> > > Another possibility might be that the Z axis is not enabled.
> > >  
> > > If it still doesn't print anything for REFZ then post your Mach3 XML file.
> > >  
> > > Regards
> > > TK 
> > >
> > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:33 AM
> > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> > >
> > >
> > >  
> > > Hello Tom,
> > >
> > > I rewrote my code for tests purposes. I included working files in my folder, but I'm pushing the Ref X button to act on my Z axis... X is disabled and not commanded as seen in the home code.
> > >
> > > As I wrote before, nothing enabled in home inputs settings.
> > > Any ideas on the the flag#4 issue?
> > >
> > > Regards, jerome
> > >
> > > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Fouijar,
> > > >  
> > > > Make sure you don't have Home inputs enabled in Config Ports&Pins | Input Signals or Mach3 will not send Homing messages to the Plugin.
> > > >  
> > > > Your Home program looks reasonable and should at least print something.
> > > >  
> > > > Regards
> > > > TK
> > > >
> > > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:50 AM
> > > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Homing in mach3
> > > >
> > > > Hello Tom, everybody,
> > > >
> > > > I'm having some time to restart working on my mill project and I have to handle many issues.
> > > >
> > > > I wrote a code based on your examples to home my Z axis and this work very well under Kmotion.
> > > >
> > > > When I try to home my z axis in mach3 nothing happens. If I hit the X and Y axis home buttons, I actually have messages in the console screen telling me Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1 and Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2.
> > > > This is normal, but when I hit the Z button there's no reaction.
> > > > I well read the entire thread Bengt initiated on how to setup bits. I checked almost everything and it closely matches the recommended settings.
> > > >
> > > > I also used machscreen editor to change the oem codes to 1022, 1023 and 1024 for X,Y and Z respectively.
> > > > I changed, for test purposes, the Z button's oem code to 1023 this effectively act as Y.
> > > > So, I think there's something not acting as it should when Oem code 1024 is active for Z. If I refer to the documented examples, it should activate the #4 flag.
> > > >
> > > > My code is Zhomencodermach3 in my folder.
> > > >
> > > > A little help would be great.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Jerome
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

--- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Jerome,
>  
> I can't get it to fail here.
>  
> The REF ALL HOME button has the VB Script
>  DoButton(24)
> DoButton(23)
> DoButton(22)
> DoButton(25)
>  
> Not 1024, 1023, 1022 so maybe try DoButton(24) for your REFZ?
>  
> Regards
> TK
> From: Fouijar <fouijar@...>
> To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 4:14 PM
> Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
>
>
>  
> Hi Tom,
>
> Thanks for your reply.
>
> I used your xml file and adjusted folders. When I push the ref all, I effectively have :
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > Done
>
> If I push the ref X and Y I also have Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1, Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2, respectively.
>
> When I push the Ref Z nothing occurs, so this hasn't changed.
>
> The version I use is the following: Version R3.043.022, the same as yours.
>
> I'll try to re-install mach3 and check if something happens.
> I have to note that the Ref All action is working, it's a good step, I mean I suppose you know why but I don't ;)
>
> Do you have an idea about the problem's origin?
>
> I update ASAP and give feedback.
>
> Jerome
>
> --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jerome,
> >  
> > Your XML works for me with regard to RefZ.  I had to make changes to be able to run as I didn't have your Init or Spindle Program.  I changed the configuration to use a default example Init, Spindle, and Home from the c:\KMotion429\C Programs directory (yours were referencing various old versions).  These should all work without any hardware attached to KFLOP or powered.  Please try that to verify we have the exact same configuration.  It is uploaded to your folder (Dynomotion_TK.xml).  Pushing REF ALL HOME prints:
> >  
> > Thu, May 03, 2012, 01:59:09  KMotion Program Started
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > Done
> > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > Done
> >  
> > I'm running Mach3 Version R3.043.022 what version are you running?
> >  
> > Regards
> > TK
> >
> > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:04 PM
> > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> >
> >
> >  
> > Hi Tom,
> >
> > You are right, I've not explicitly said I did the check for inputs. I wrote that I read carefully the thread initiated by Bengt, and this situation was mentioned in the discussion, so I did the check before writing some question.
> >
> > I understand very well that the problem comes from mach3's communication and the fact that the C program has not to be changed since his working. The two files I uploaded are only tests files using flag#1 to command the Z homing. This sequence is effective.
> >
> > The Z axis is well enabled, I can jog or command it in the MDI or by Gcode program.
> >
> > I used the HomeMach3.c and when I press the ZRef there's no message, X and Y are flagged done.
> >
> > I also checked the XML file but I think I missed the point where it's wrong.
> >
> > You'll find my xml in my folder.
> >
> > Thank you for your help,
> >
> > Jerome
> >
> > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Fouijar,
> > >  
> > > I don't see where you stated earlier that nothing is enabled in the Home Inputs settings which makes me wonder if you understand my question.
> > >  
> > > The problem appears to be in the Mach3 configuration which for some reason is not even calling the C program for Z.  In this case there is no benefit in changing the C program.  The simplest case would be to use the default HomeMach3.c which simply prints the flags to troubleshoot the problem.
> > >  
> > > First configure Mach3 to call our HomeMach3.c program. 
> > >  
> > > Another possibility might be that the Z axis is not enabled.
> > >  
> > > If it still doesn't print anything for REFZ then post your Mach3 XML file.
> > >  
> > > Regards
> > > TK 
> > >
> > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:33 AM
> > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> > >
> > >
> > >  
> > > Hello Tom,
> > >
> > > I rewrote my code for tests purposes. I included working files in my folder, but I'm pushing the Ref X button to act on my Z axis... X is disabled and not commanded as seen in the home code.
> > >
> > > As I wrote before, nothing enabled in home inputs settings.
> > > Any ideas on the the flag#4 issue?
> > >
> > > Regards, jerome
> > >
> > > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Fouijar,
> > > >  
> > > > Make sure you don't have Home inputs enabled in Config Ports&Pins | Input Signals or Mach3 will not send Homing messages to the Plugin.
> > > >  
> > > > Your Home program looks reasonable and should at least print something.
> > > >  
> > > > Regards
> > > > TK
> > > >
> > > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:50 AM
> > > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Homing in mach3
> > > >
> > > > Hello Tom, everybody,
> > > >
> > > > I'm having some time to restart working on my mill project and I have to handle many issues.
> > > >
> > > > I wrote a code based on your examples to home my Z axis and this work very well under Kmotion.
> > > >
> > > > When I try to home my z axis in mach3 nothing happens. If I hit the X and Y axis home buttons, I actually have messages in the console screen telling me Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1 and Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2.
> > > > This is normal, but when I hit the Z button there's no reaction.
> > > > I well read the entire thread Bengt initiated on how to setup bits. I checked almost everything and it closely matches the recommended settings.
> > > >
> > > > I also used machscreen editor to change the oem codes to 1022, 1023 and 1024 for X,Y and Z respectively.
> > > > I changed, for test purposes, the Z button's oem code to 1023 this effectively act as Y.
> > > > So, I think there's something not acting as it should when Oem code 1024 is active for Z. If I refer to the documented examples, it should activate the #4 flag.
> > > >
> > > > My code is Zhomencodermach3 in my folder.
> > > >
> > > > A little help would be great.
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > Jerome
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ------------------------------------
> > > >
> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

--- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, "Fouijar" <fouijar@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Tom,
>
> I check that now.
>
> J.
>
> --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Jerome,
> >  
> > I can't get it to fail here.
> >  
> > The REF ALL HOME button has the VB Script
> >  DoButton(24)
> > DoButton(23)
> > DoButton(22)
> > DoButton(25)
> >  
> > Not 1024, 1023, 1022 so maybe try DoButton(24) for your REFZ?
> >  
> > Regards
> > TK
> > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 4:14 PM
> > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> >
> >
> >  
> > Hi Tom,
> >
> > Thanks for your reply.
> >
> > I used your xml file and adjusted folders. When I push the ref all, I effectively have :
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > > Done
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > > Done
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > > Done
> >
> > If I push the ref X and Y I also have Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1, Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2, respectively.
> >
> > When I push the Ref Z nothing occurs, so this hasn't changed.
> >
> > The version I use is the following: Version R3.043.022, the same as yours.
> >
> > I'll try to re-install mach3 and check if something happens.
> > I have to note that the Ref All action is working, it's a good step, I mean I suppose you know why but I don't ;)
> >
> > Do you have an idea about the problem's origin?
> >
> > I update ASAP and give feedback.
> >
> > Jerome
> >
> > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Jerome,
> > >  
> > > Your XML works for me with regard to RefZ.  I had to make changes to be able to run as I didn't have your Init or Spindle Program.  I changed the configuration to use a default example Init, Spindle, and Home from the c:\KMotion429\C Programs directory (yours were referencing various old versions).  These should all work without any hardware attached to KFLOP or powered.  Please try that to verify we have the exact same configuration.  It is uploaded to your folder (Dynomotion_TK.xml).  Pushing REF ALL HOME prints:
> > >  
> > > Thu, May 03, 2012, 01:59:09  KMotion Program Started
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 4
> > > Done
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2
> > > Done
> > > Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1
> > > Done
> > >  
> > > I'm running Mach3 Version R3.043.022 what version are you running?
> > >  
> > > Regards
> > > TK
> > >
> > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:04 PM
> > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> > >
> > >
> > >  
> > > Hi Tom,
> > >
> > > You are right, I've not explicitly said I did the check for inputs. I wrote that I read carefully the thread initiated by Bengt, and this situation was mentioned in the discussion, so I did the check before writing some question.
> > >
> > > I understand very well that the problem comes from mach3's communication and the fact that the C program has not to be changed since his working. The two files I uploaded are only tests files using flag#1 to command the Z homing. This sequence is effective.
> > >
> > > The Z axis is well enabled, I can jog or command it in the MDI or by Gcode program.
> > >
> > > I used the HomeMach3.c and when I press the ZRef there's no message, X and Y are flagged done.
> > >
> > > I also checked the XML file but I think I missed the point where it's wrong.
> > >
> > > You'll find my xml in my folder.
> > >
> > > Thank you for your help,
> > >
> > > Jerome
> > >
> > > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi Fouijar,
> > > >  
> > > > I don't see where you stated earlier that nothing is enabled in the Home Inputs settings which makes me wonder if you understand my question.
> > > >  
> > > > The problem appears to be in the Mach3 configuration which for some reason is not even calling the C program for Z.  In this case there is no benefit in changing the C program.  The simplest case would be to use the default HomeMach3.c which simply prints the flags to troubleshoot the problem.
> > > >  
> > > > First configure Mach3 to call our HomeMach3.c program. 
> > > >  
> > > > Another possibility might be that the Z axis is not enabled.
> > > >  
> > > > If it still doesn't print anything for REFZ then post your Mach3 XML file.
> > > >  
> > > > Regards
> > > > TK 
> > > >
> > > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:33 AM
> > > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: Homing in mach3
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  
> > > > Hello Tom,
> > > >
> > > > I rewrote my code for tests purposes. I included working files in my folder, but I'm pushing the Ref X button to act on my Z axis... X is disabled and not commanded as seen in the home code.
> > > >
> > > > As I wrote before, nothing enabled in home inputs settings.
> > > > Any ideas on the the flag#4 issue?
> > > >
> > > > Regards, jerome
> > > >
> > > > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes <tk@> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Hi Fouijar,
> > > > >  
> > > > > Make sure you don't have Home inputs enabled in Config Ports&Pins | Input Signals or Mach3 will not send Homing messages to the Plugin.
> > > > >  
> > > > > Your Home program looks reasonable and should at least print something.
> > > > >  
> > > > > Regards
> > > > > TK
> > > > >
> > > > > From: Fouijar <fouijar@>
> > > > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > > > Sent: Thursday, May 3, 2012 9:50 AM
> > > > > Subject: [DynoMotion] Homing in mach3
> > > > >
> > > > > Hello Tom, everybody,
> > > > >
> > > > > I'm having some time to restart working on my mill project and I have to handle many issues.
> > > > >
> > > > > I wrote a code based on your examples to home my Z axis and this work very well under Kmotion.
> > > > >
> > > > > When I try to home my z axis in mach3 nothing happens. If I hit the X and Y axis home buttons, I actually have messages in the console screen telling me Mach3 Home Call, flags = 1 and Mach3 Home Call, flags = 2.
> > > > > This is normal, but when I hit the Z button there's no reaction.
> > > > > I well read the entire thread Bengt initiated on how to setup bits. I checked almost everything and it closely matches the recommended settings.
> > > > >
> > > > > I also used machscreen editor to change the oem codes to 1022, 1023 and 1024 for X,Y and Z respectively.
> > > > > I changed, for test purposes, the Z button's oem code to 1023 this effectively act as Y.
> > > > > So, I think there's something not acting as it should when Oem code 1024 is active for Z. If I refer to the documented examples, it should activate the #4 flag.
> > > > >
> > > > > My code is Zhomencodermach3 in my folder.
> > > > >
> > > > > A little help would be great.
> > > > >
> > > > > Regards,
> > > > >
> > > > > Jerome
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > ------------------------------------
> > > > >
> > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >     http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>