Vectric Postprocessor
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yes we had a client email us some sample files made in Vectric Aspire that work great with MASSO and we have emailed him, will update you once we get some info.
Thought to update you that we haven't heard back from the client.
So in Vectric do you have a post processor for MACH3? you can try to export using this and if you want then please also share the gcode file using MACH3 post and we can check it.
So in Vectric do you have a post processor for MACH3? you can try to export using this and if you want then please also share the gcode file using MACH3 post and we can check it.
.txt will be fine, MASSO will show .nc, .cnc, .tap, .wiz, .txt, .eia in F6 screen as per this link: https://www.masso.com.au/docs/masso...tation/loading-running-g-code/load-file-menu/
yes these are correct and thank you @gmarsh1 and @clover for the images, we have added these in our documentation for other to easily find them: https://www.masso.com.au/docs/masso...processors/vectric-vcarve-and-vectric-aspire/
tayloredtech
TayloredTech
Hey boys and girls,
Using Vcarve with the Mach/3 post pro works well but is it possible to edit to add more functionality at all? to trigger other outputs when spindle turns on etc?
Any info on how to edit one would be epic,
Cheerin'
Mitch
Using Vcarve with the Mach/3 post pro works well but is it possible to edit to add more functionality at all? to trigger other outputs when spindle turns on etc?
Any info on how to edit one would be epic,
Cheerin'
Mitch
Hi Mitch,
You can easily add additional instructions to your Vectric Post Processor to turn on and off relays or other outputs as you describe.
Open your post processor in a text editing software like Wordpad and where you see the M3 instruction to turn on the spindle add a line before or after it to turn on one of the 16 TTL outputs or one of the 6 relay outputs you want to use. You can use the M62 P(output number) command to turn on the output and the M63 P(output number) to turn it off
In the Masso select your desired output 1-16 or Relay 1-6 if you want to use a relay output and allocate a function of M62/M63 P5 Output for example. The in the post processor file add the M62 P5 before or after the M3 command and the M63 P5 before or after the M5 command. The placement of the new command will depend on whether you want the new output to turn on before or after the spindle. Put the M62 P5 and M63 P5 on their own lines, not on the same line as the M3 or M5.
Save the file as a different name so you don't loose the original and can tell it is the modified one. Restart the vectric software for the new Post Processor to take effect. Make a new Gcode file and you will see the extra Gcode command in your file.
I hope this makes sense
Cheers
Peter
You can easily add additional instructions to your Vectric Post Processor to turn on and off relays or other outputs as you describe.
Open your post processor in a text editing software like Wordpad and where you see the M3 instruction to turn on the spindle add a line before or after it to turn on one of the 16 TTL outputs or one of the 6 relay outputs you want to use. You can use the M62 P(output number) command to turn on the output and the M63 P(output number) to turn it off
In the Masso select your desired output 1-16 or Relay 1-6 if you want to use a relay output and allocate a function of M62/M63 P5 Output for example. The in the post processor file add the M62 P5 before or after the M3 command and the M63 P5 before or after the M5 command. The placement of the new command will depend on whether you want the new output to turn on before or after the spindle. Put the M62 P5 and M63 P5 on their own lines, not on the same line as the M3 or M5.
Save the file as a different name so you don't loose the original and can tell it is the modified one. Restart the vectric software for the new Post Processor to take effect. Make a new Gcode file and you will see the extra Gcode command in your file.
I hope this makes sense
Cheers
Peter
I have recently created 2 new post processors for use with Vectric software specific to the Masso. It removes unused commands from the original Mach3 PP and provides a nicer format especially with tool changes where it will tell you what tool to use and puts it above the tool change command. Ideal for those of us who manually change our tools.
I have attached them below for anyone who wants to give them a try. Just drop them into your post processor folder in your Vectric software and they will show up as "Masso_ ATC_ Arcs_inch" and "Masso_ ATC_ Arcs_mm" next time you restart your Vectric software. You only really need to install the one that matches your machines setup eg metric or imperial.
If you find any issue with them please let me know and I will get it fixed.
Cheers
Peter
I have attached them below for anyone who wants to give them a try. Just drop them into your post processor folder in your Vectric software and they will show up as "Masso_ ATC_ Arcs_inch" and "Masso_ ATC_ Arcs_mm" next time you restart your Vectric software. You only really need to install the one that matches your machines setup eg metric or imperial.
If you find any issue with them please let me know and I will get it fixed.
Updated Post Processor Files are now located at the link below.
Search results for query: vectric-postprocessor/
www.masso.com.au
Cheers
Peter
tayloredtech
TayloredTech
Yew,
Exactly what I was hoping you would say. Thanks Peter!
I'll open up your post processor and maybe give it a test this weekend then edit it and see what voodoo I can come up with!
Thanks again Peter