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== Information ==
 
== Information ==
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The following zip files contain a post processor for use with LinuxCNC. Each post is provided in Inch units and specialized to work on Probotix machines.
  
 
== Post Processors ==
 
== Post Processors ==
Step 1) Download this zip file. The zip file contains the post processor for use with LinuxCNC. A post is provided for Inch units.  
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=== Standard Inch Post Processor ===
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: [[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip]]
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=== Rotary Axis Post Processor ===
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: [[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Wrap_XtoA_inch.zip]]
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=== Automatic Tool Length Sensor ===
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: [[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_ATLaS_G64_Arc_Inch_TTS.zip]]
  
    Standard Inch Post Processor:<br>
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== Installation ==
    [[file:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.zip]]
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# Unzip the downloaded zip file to extract the <code>*.pp</code> file.
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# Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder.
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#* '''File > Open Application Data Folder'''
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#* Some versions of Vectric software allow direct installation via '''Toolpaths > Install PostProcessor...'''
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# After placing the file in the folder, restart the Vectric software.
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#* The PROBOTIX post processor will now show up in the drop-down list when you save your g-code.
  
    Rotary Axis Post Processor:<br>
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== Helpful Links ==
    [[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Wrap_XtoA_inch.zip]]
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For help finding the MyPostP folder, see here: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc
  
Step 2) Unzip the zip file to extract the file PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_Arc_Inch.pp
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Old forum topic for editing Vectric post processors:
 
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Step 3) Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder under the Vectric program folder or wherever Vectric stores the post processors. To find that directory see this link: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc
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Step 4) Then restart the Vectric software. The PROBOTIX post processor will now show up in the drop-down list when you save your g-code.
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== Helpful Links ==
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Forum topic for editing Vectric post processors:
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http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6213
 
http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6213
  
PDF for editing Vectric post processors:
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Old PDF for editing Vectric post processors:
 
http://forum.vectric.com/download/file.php?id=13820
 
http://forum.vectric.com/download/file.php?id=13820
 
Here is the post processor for the Comet/Asteroid/Meteor/Nebula when using the Automatic Tool Length Sensor.<br>
 
[[File:PROBOTIX_LinuxCNC_ATLaS_G64_Arc_Inch_TTS.zip]]
 

Revision as of 21:46, 7 September 2018

Information

The following zip files contain a post processor for use with LinuxCNC. Each post is provided in Inch units and specialized to work on Probotix machines.

Post Processors

Standard Inch Post Processor

File:PROBOTIX LinuxCNC Arc Inch.zip

Rotary Axis Post Processor

File:PROBOTIX LinuxCNC Wrap XtoA inch.zip

Automatic Tool Length Sensor

File:PROBOTIX LinuxCNC ATLaS G64 Arc Inch TTS.zip

Installation

  1. Unzip the downloaded zip file to extract the *.pp file.
  2. Copy or move this file into the MyPostP folder.
    • File > Open Application Data Folder
    • Some versions of Vectric software allow direct installation via Toolpaths > Install PostProcessor...
  3. After placing the file in the folder, restart the Vectric software.
    • The PROBOTIX post processor will now show up in the drop-down list when you save your g-code.

Helpful Links

For help finding the MyPostP folder, see here: http://support.vectric.com/aspire-questions/item/where-to-find-post-processors-folder-on-pc

Old forum topic for editing Vectric post processors: http://forum.vectric.com/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6213

Old PDF for editing Vectric post processors: http://forum.vectric.com/download/file.php?id=13820