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* Announcement of our Latest Production Release(5.3.6) on the [https: //www.dynomotion.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1796 Dynomotion Forum]* [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/Download.html Full release download page (includes link to signed Windows Drivers)  Latest Release] Note:to use For Windows 7 64bit signed Drivers for W7 64bit Drivers from V4.34a or later are required.  Also to work, all Windows Updates should be performed for the chain of trust to work properly].

  Archive of Test Releases: * Latest Previous Test Release: 09/16/2024: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.5.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.5], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.5%20Changes.pdf 5.3.5 release notes (pdf)] * Previous Test Release: 08/13/2024: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.4.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.4], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.4%20Changes.pdf 5.3.4 release notes (pdf)] * Previous Test Release: 04/04/2024: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.3.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.3], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.3%20Changes.pdf 5.3.3 release notes (pdf)] * Previous Test Release: 02/01/2024: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.2.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.2], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.2%20Changes.pdf 5.3.2 release notes (pdf)] * Previous Test Release: 11/20/2023: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.1.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.1], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.1%20Changes.pdf 5.3.1 release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 09/19/2023: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.3.0.exe KMotion.exe 5.3.0], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.3.0%20Changes.pdf 5.3.0 release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 06/30/2023: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.1.0.exe KMotion.exe 5.1.0], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.1.0%20Changes.pdf 5.1.0 release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 05/01/2023: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion5.0.7.exe KMotion.exe 5.0.7], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%205.0.7%20Changes.pdf 5.0.7 release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 09/21/2022: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435h.exe KMotion.exe V4.35h], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35h%20Changes.pdf V4.35h release notes (pdf)]* Previous Version 4.35g was not released, but see the change notes for this version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35g%20Changes.pdf V4.35g change notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 12/28/2020: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435f.exe KMotion.exe V4.35f], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35f%20Changes.pdf V4.35f release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 11/18/2019: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435e.exe KMotion.exe V4.35e], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35e%20Changes.pdf V4.35e release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 09/10/2019: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435d.exe KMotion.exe V4.35d], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35d%20Changes.pdf V4.35d release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 01/28/2019: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435b.exe KMotion.exe V4.35b], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35b%20Changes.pdf V4.35b release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 12/21/2018: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion435a.exe KMotion.exe V4.35a], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.35a%20Changes.pdf V4.35a release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 09/28/2017: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434j.exe KMotion.exe V4.34j], See the release notes for this test version here: [https://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34j%20Changes.pdf V4.34j release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 05/07/2017: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434i.exe KMotion.exe V4.34i], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34i%20Changes.pdf V4.34i release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 12/14/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434h.exe KMotion.exe V4.34h], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34h%20Changes.pdf V4.34h release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 12/13/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434g.exe KMotion.exe V4.34g], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34g%20Changes.pdf V4.34g release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release: 12/05/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434f.exe KMotion.exe V4.34f], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34f%20Changes.pdf V4.34f release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release:  11/07/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434e.exe KMotion.exe V4.34e], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34e%20Changes.pdf V4.34e release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release:  10/32/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434d.exe KMotion.exe V4.34d], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34d%20Changes.pdf V4.34d release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release:  10/23/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434c.exe KMotion.exe V4.34c], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34c%20Changes.pdf V4.34c release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release:  10/03/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434b.exe KMotion.exe V4.34b], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34b%20Changes.pdf V4.34b release notes (pdf)]* Previous Test Release:  03/09/2016: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion434a.exe KMotion.exe V4.34a], See the release notes for this test version here: [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Software/KMotion%20Released%20Version%204.34a%20Changes.pdf V4.34a release notes (pdf)]* [httphttps://dynomotion.com/Help/KFLOPQuickStart/KFLOPQuickStart.htm How to install KMotion.exe and KMotionCNC]* [[How to install KMotion.exe and KMotion in Windows 10|Preparing Windows 10 for driver installation]](no longer required)

:: The KMotionCNC's Visual Studio Project Solution (\PC VC Programs\KMotionCNC\KMotionCNC.sln) is currently written for Visual Studio 2008 2015 Standard.  This version can be used for the simplest compatibility.  Projects can be upgraded to newer version of VS with minimal effort.  Including Microsoft's Free Visual Studio 2013 Community.  [[PC Example Applications|More info on PC Example Applications.]]

:: Links to examples of projects that explain KMotionCNC customizations::: . Troy (tmday7) created some helpful documents listed on the Yahoo Group Files Section (PDF format):: :* [https://groupswww.yahoodynomotion.com/neoforum/groupsarchive/DynoMotionattachments/filesHow%20to%20Edit%20KMotionCNC%20Faces.pdf How to edit KMotionCNC faces]:* [https://www.dynomotion.com/forum/archive/attachments/KmotionCNCAdding%20Screen20External%20Customizing20Buttons.pdf Adding external buttons]:* [https:/ here/www.dynomotion.com/forum/archive/attachments/Adding%20More%20User%20Buttons.pdf Adding more user buttons]:* [https://www.dynomotion.com/forum/archive/attachments/Adding%20Jog%20Percent%20Cell%20to%20Main%20Dialog%20Face.pdf Adding Jog Percent Cell to Main Dialog Face] 

Introduces the capability of using Screen Script files to modify the look and function of KMotionCNC.<br />[[PC KMotion CNC KMotionCNC Screen Editor|More information.]] ====<span style="text-decoration: underline;">KMotionCNC Geometric Correction</span>====Information regarding the powerful [https://dynomotion.com/Help/KMotionCNC/GeoCorrection.htm Geometric Correction capability] which allows calibration and distortion correction of the XY CAD space to Machine/Actuator Space as well as flatness in Z.  Simple 4 point correction tables can apply XY Scale, Rotation, skew, offset, tilt.  Larger tables can apply more non-linear corrections. Note the Geometric Correction is built into the KMotion Libraries and can be utilized by Custom Programs as well as with KMotionCNC<br />[[Geometric Correction|More information and Examples.]] ====<span style="text-decoration: underline;">KMotionCNC Linear Table Correction (Screw Mapping)</span>====Individual Axes can be corrected in a 1 dimensional manner referred to as Linear Table Corrections.  For more information See [[Linear Table Correction|here]].

Modbus can be connected to the PC or directly to KFLOP.  A PC connection will not be deterministically real-time but may work for basic speed control and on/off.  Here is a related Thread for interfacing KMotionCNC to Modbus using a [http://www.modbusdriver.com/modpoll.html free utility].:

[https://groupswww.yahoodynomotion.com/neoforum/groupsarchive/DynoMotion/conversations/topics/7941sending%20ModBus%20msgs%20from%20KmotionCNC%20to%20a%20RS485%20port.html Sending ModBus msgs from KmotionCNC to a RS485 port]

KFLOP ====[[KFLOP Hardware Info|KFLOP specific Hardware Info]]==== KStep ====[[KStep Hardware Info|KStep specific Hardware Info]]==== Kanalog ====[[Kanalog Hardware Info|Kanalog specific Hardware Info]]==== SnapAmp ====[[SnapAmp Info|SnapAmp specific Hardware Info]]==== Konnect ====[[Konnect Hardware Info|Konnect specific Hardware Info]] ====

[[Media:Kanalog_with_Geckos_G210Kflop-Kanalog_wiring_11-19-2018.pdf|Kanalog_with_Geckos_G210Kanalog with Geckos G210 updated 11-19-2018]] (Thanks to <span style="color: windowtext;">Joseph Mirocha</span>) [[Media:Kanalog_to_Tree_Journeyman_325_by_Rick_B.pdf|Kanalog to Tree Journeyman 325.pdf]] (Thanks to <span style="color: windowtext;">Rick_B</span>)

Place links to pages on wiring inputs and outputs specific to your experiences and projects.  Be descriptive with page titles and links.

 [https://groupswww.yahoodynomotion.com/neoforum/groupsarchive/DynoMotionJogging%20Pendant.html Jogging Pendant] [https:/conversations/messageswww.dynomotion.com/12287forum/archive/Connecting%20Keling%20MPG2%20pendant.html Connecting Keling MPG2 Pendant] [https://www.cnczone.com/forums/dynomotion-kflop-kanalog/349740-applying-acceleration-mpg-target-possible.html#post2119732 CNCZone Thread] on obtaining smooth filtered motion.

[[File:HobbyServoThe Plot below shows a situation where a small max limits error combined with a low P gain severely limits the Output.  In the plot below a large move (10000 counts) at a high speed (40000 counts/sec) is commanded.  Only P Gain (0.2) is used to provide the Output (green).  The max error limit of 200 combined with the low gain (0.2) limits the output to only 40 DAC counts.  Even as the true error increases to many thousands of counts, the servo is told to ignore the amount over 200.  So the output can never exceed 40 DAC counts.  The 40 DAC count limit means that the Axis is therefor not capable of providing the output necessary to keep up with the commanded motion.  The axis does the best it can with the limited output, and only does a fraction of the desired motion.png|left|link=]]

==<br /><br />How to convert a milling machine to a 3D printer in 3 easy steps=====Hardware requirements===[[File:CNCto3DPrinterDGainvsLead.png|none|link=|593x593px]]

The only real differences between a CNC machine and a 3D printer are in the tool head and the heated build platform[[File:P. CNC machines use spindles, but some 3D printers use ''extruders''&nbsp;(hot plastic extruder)5D20Annotate.png|none|link=|621x460px]]

The temperature in the hot end must Here is a Bode Plot of a P=0.5 N1=N2=25Hz D1=D2=70Hz Compensator.   Assume we desire positive phase to be measured added at 40Hz.  We choose N1 N2 and stabilizedD1 D2 to surround the frequency where the positive phase is desired.  Moving them further apart will increase the amount of positive phase but also increase the added Gain.  Notice the positive phase of 60 degrees at 40Hz which is good.  However the Gain increase in the 1KHz region of about 12db which is bad.  However both are improvements over the D Gain compensator.

&nbsp;'''<br data-attributes="/"> '''MK3 Aluminum Heater Bed (around $24).<br data-attributes="/"> Add a Pyrex glass to provide an absolute flat surface (around $19).<br data-attributes="/"> Example below shows heater bed with glass and bulldog clips.<br/><br/> The heater bed will connect to the KNozz board ([../KNozz.html http[File://wwwP.dynomotion5D0N25D70Annotate.com/KNozz.htmlpng|none|link=|644x478px]]).

Controls feeding ===Tuning Master/Slave Configurations===Master/Slave [http://dynomotion.com/Help/ConfigurationScreen/ConfigurationScreen.htm#Master/Slave_Settings Configurations] allow two (or more) motors to drive the material into the hot endsame axis.  Slaves are configured to follow a Master Axis.  For example two lead screws on both sides of a gantry.

Tuning slaved axes is kind of a catch 22.  In order to tune one axis the other axis must be tuned well enough to follow and vice versa.  If possible, disconnect any mechanical linkage between the Master and Slave and test them separately without Slaving the Axes together to verify each axis Servos (can hold a position), moves at least somewhat properly, and moves in the same direction (assuming a positive [[Filehttp:BowdenExtruder//dynomotion.png|none|link=]com/Help/ConfigurationScreen/ConfigurationScreen.htm#Master/Slave_Settings Slave Gain]will be used).

Metal Bowden Extruder for 1It is usually possible to incrementally tune each axis, at first moving slowly, then later at higher speeds, accelerations, and gains.75mm filament   Only the Master Axis can be tested with stepper motorthe [http://dynomotion. Can be driven by KSTEPcom/Help/StepScreen/StepScreen. (ehtm Step Response Screen].g  This is because the Slave will follow any movement of the Master, but the Master will not follow movement of the Slave.: All Metal V6 Hotend 1  So if the Master Axis is moved all is well as both axes will move together, but if you try to move the Slave axis the two axes will fight.75mm Bowden Extruder Prusa i3  The Master fighting to stay where it is, around $25)and the Slave fighting to move.<br data-attributes="%20/"><br data-attributes="%20/">

'''Adding a KNozz To test/tune the Slave axis temporarily reverse the Master/Slave roles to your KFLOP'''make it the Master and then test it as the Master.

Learn ===Bode Plots===A Bode Plot is a powerful tool for characterizing and providing insight into a dynamic system. It can help determine closed loop stability, bandwidth/performance, resonant frequencies, and more here:. It is entirely based on the system being linear. Linear in the sense that if the amplitude of some input signal is changed then the output signal will change proportionally as well. Unfortunately most systems are not entirely linear. Stiction, backlash, encoder quantization, amplifier saturation, and other effects are non-linear. For example driving a system with a signal too small to overcome stiction will result in no output at all whereas a larger signal will result in some output. This is clearly non-linear behavior. It would be nice to use a technique that handles non-linear systems but basically none are known.<br data-attributes="%20/"> [<br data-attributes="%20/">A Bode Plot is made injecting a stimulus to the system and observing how the system responds.For the reasons of non-linearity it is very important to perform a Bode Plot measurement using a representative level of stimulus similar to what the system will actually have during normal operation.If the Stimulus is not adjusted properly the result is likely to be completely invalid. Additionally the system should be reasonably tuned and stable so that it is responding in a reasonable way to the stimulus. If the system is unstable or very poorly tuned the result is likely to be completely invalid.<br data-attributes="%20/KNozz"><br data-attributes="%20/">You might think of it somewhat like shaking a box to determine what is in it.html httpYou should shake it with enough intensity and at frequencies to get some reaction, but not so high of intensity to break or distort the object inside.<br data-attributes="%20/"><br data-attributes="%20/">To create a Bode Plot use the KMotion.exe Bode Plot Screen. First select Plot:Time domain - Command, Position, Output vs Time and adjust the Amplitude and cutoff Freq until there is small but significant Position (red) changes (ie 50 encoder counts), at a frequency low enough that the Position at least somewhat attempts to follow the Command (blue), and where the Output (green) is not near saturation for the Drive being used.<br data-attributes="%20/"><br data-attributes="%20/www">After the Stimulus/Noise Injection settings are set switch to Plot: Open Loop - Magnitude and Phase vs Frequency.Set the number of Samples to average (ie 20) and perform a Measurement.&nbsp; [http://dynomotion.com/KNozzHelp/BodeScreen/BodeScreen.htmlhtm See here for more information].

<br===Links to other Information on Tuning and Bode Plots===[http:/><br/>ctms.engin.umich.edu/CTMS/index.php?example=Introduction&section=ControlFrequency umich.edu Introduction section Control Frequency]

===Software requirements==='''CraftWare<br/> '''CraftWare ([httpshttp://craftuniquewww.com/craftware https://craftuniquemotiontech.com/craftware]) is a free and easy-to-use slicer software that converts your digital 3D object into a GCode toolpath format understood by most 3D printers.<brau/> '''<brassets/> GCode Converter Program (PostProccessExtruder)<brpdf/> '''Converts Craftware’s GCode Kollmorgen%20Use%20Control%20Theory%20to%20Improve%20Servo%20Performance%20230712.pdf Kollmorgen Use Control Theory to KMotionCNC compatible GCode (mainly changes Extruder E-words into U-words)Improve Servo Performance 230712.pdf]

'''&nbsp; <br==Problems and Resolutions======General====:* [[Noise - Typical Problems and Resolutions|Dealing with noise on inputs]].  If you experience issues with inputs misreading, the issue may be noise.  This page provides examples on what might be causing noise issues and examples of how to possibly deal with noise.:* Other===Software-Specific Problems and Resolutions===:* Place links to pages explaining resolutions to problems that are largely software-related here[[KFLOP User C Programs Compiling/>'''Launching Slowly because of Windows Defender]]

Geppetto 3D Prints Skulls at ATX 2017 show==Applications and Projects==: <br/> * Place links to pages that explain how you accomplished your particular project.  Write clear explanations that provide background on what you did and how you did it.====[https[Tool Changer - router linear 4 Tools - C Program]]====[[File://www.youtubeLINEAT+ATC.com/watch?vjpg|none|link=tOFb8tOTMlM |246x178px]]More linear milling tools: https://www.youtubeichome.com/watch?v=tOFb8tOTMlM] <br/> (Published on Feb 15, 2017)

<br====[[Part Zero & Tool Height Touch Plate|Part Zero & Tool Height Touch Plate]]========[[Driving Hobby Servos]]====[[File:HobbyServo.png|left|link=]]                   HiTec Type ==Electrical Discharge Machining==[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/> 6 Axes Cable Robot Electrical_discharge_machining EDM (Geppettowikipedia) controlled by Dynomotion KFLOP 3D Prints parts] is a method of cutting materials with high precision and detail. Extrusion Head added   Dynomotion Motion Controllers work well for EDM because of the ability for feedrate to Geppetto End Effectorbe dynamically controlled including reversal along cutting path. Demonstrates 7 axes of coordinated motion  [[Information on BAXEDM Arc Generators used with KFLOP]] Applied Science video that shows how to build an BAXEDM drilling machine using KFLOP and kinematicsdescribes how it works:  {{#ev:youtube|https://youtu.be/rpHYBz7ToII|||||start=980}} ==How to convert a milling machine to a 3D printer in 3 easy steps==[[File:CNCto3DPrinter.png|none|link=]]

More information [[File:Skull.pngHow to convert a milling machine to a 3D printer in 3 easy steps|none|link=here]].