RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Fanuc Macro B implementations

> From: Kim Lux
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> I'm not aware of any PC based controller that has macro capability.
> ....
>
> Kim

Just for info: AHHA!'s Artisan PC controller software has macro capability
but I don't know if it resembles the fanuc implementation.

It has been useful to me but I'd like to see a 'macro' implementation that
resembles Visual Basic or C.

Also: in regards to your earlier question about "Lead Screw mapping",
AHHA!'s Artisan allows you to specify a backlash value for each axis but
does not allow you to actually 'map' point by point the axis error. I have
found the backlash compensation useful on my old mill (acme screws) but it
doesn't help when doing a circular move past an axis direction change.
There's always a shift due to changing forces/direction ... but it's better
than nothing and I don't think a 'mapped' error capability would help in
this case either. The only real answer is to get rid of backlash but for
hobby work Artisan does a good job.

Cheers,

Chuck Hackett
"Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment"
7.5" gauge Union Pacific Northern (4-8-4) 844