Preview version of CNC optimized DWC.

Sindarius

I could see something like this working for tool position. I don't know if I would go much larger than that though.

Another option would be to get a big screen to connect to the raspi -> I read the new raspi supports quite big resolutions

As long as people with small screens do not get discriminated their screensize I am O.K. with it

Sindarius

If you're looking for extra large that you could read from further out I would really say a plugin so we don't impact people who have a computer next to thier machine. Something along this line.

mikedahlgren

I am extremely excited to have a CNC focused release as I have a large CNC router just waiting for a Duet upgrade.

Besides making the font larger, the biggest issue I see is how unclear the Duet "machine movement" section is and how easy it is to click on wrong speed. For example the "Jogging" section in this UI is both smaller and easier to use/intuitively understand.
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Sindarius

@mikedahlgren this is a jog control idea I have been playing with. It is in no way complete but gives an idea of an option.

weed2all

@Sindarius it looks very good to me...!

cjm

@Sindarius I have a decent size screen hooked up to my pi but still struggle to read the tool position when setting up jobs, so the examples of larger fonts look really useful to me.

I’ve added spindle RPM to the Duet firmware wishlist to see what interest it garners.

cjm

@Sindarius All looks good to me too...

mikedahlgren

@Sindarius WOW! I didn't expect that kind of response, and I think that looks great! Really appreciate the work that you are doing.

N7JTI

I miss having the Macro's on the front screen. In particular I miss having quick access to "probe z" and "probe xyz". I use my touchplate a lot when setting up jobs. Having said that, overall it is a HUGE improvement over the 3d Printer centric view of the world. I've got a Duet2 on my 3DP and a Duet3 with SBC on my CNC. And I love the board. But working with my 3DP is just different than the CNC. So this is a huge help.

Sindarius

@N7JTI Macros make total sense. I’ll need to see where I can work them in.

Sindarius

Created a new release available here
https://github.com/Duet3D/DWC-CNC/releases/tag/CNC02-(3.2.0-RC1)

Made the movement buttons on the dashboard a little larger
Added macro list to the dashboard

Included DRO and Jog plugins for feedback.

Plugins you want to try out will need to be turned on in Settings > General > Plugins Tab

R4ffers

@Sindarius, wow excellent

cjm

@Sindarius Really great update, thank you!

Shanian79

This is great! Thank you! Will this CNC screen format work on a 7i Panel Due?

weed2all

@Sindarius neat!

Sindarius

@Shanian79 This is just on the DWC

tierod

Very exciting !!! Perfect timing for me as I’m moving my duet2 from my old 3d printer to a new diy cnc!
Many,many thanks!
Rod

Sindarius

If any of you happen to be using my Gamepad Jogger plugin with the CNC build I have a new version which allows you to bind keyboard keys to commands as well.

https://github.com/Sindarius/DWC_GamepadJogger_Plugin/releases/tag/0.2.0

whopping pochard

Ooh, nice! I've been itching to put together a CNC pendant design that could take advantage of this.