- [fix] When USE_SPINDLE_DIR_AS_ENABLE_PIN is enabled in config.h, the
enable pin was not being set when spindle speed is zero. This behavior
should now be fixed.
- [bug] Fixed a homing fail issue, where the alarm was not being set
right, not cleared correctly. It would report the wrong code and enter
an infinite alarm loop. This was due to how alarm codes were altered a
while back. Now updated and fixed to show the right codes.
- [feature] Re-installed optional software debouncing for hard limit
switches. By request.
- [fix] Spindle PWM minimum value had some typos. Fixed the macros to
compile correctly. Only effects users that enable SPINDLE_MINIMUM_PWM.
The name changed to SPINDLE_PWM_MIN_VALUE for consistency sake.
- Updated the laser documentation.
- [config] Permanently removed classic GUI interface support. This
unintentionally created a problem where some users/GUI devs used this
compatibility mode and did not update to the new interface. So, there
were two interfaces in use, rather than just one like it was intended.
This removal should help everyone by forcing all GUIs to update and
updated GUI not having to support yet another interface.
- Fixed typo with line number support in jog mode.
- [laser] Tested a working version and pushed the wrong one for the
last! 20161203 was pausing upon every spindle speed change. That’s not
right. Fixed so nearly all motions are passed through and does not stop.
- Minimum spindle speed override lower from 50% to 10%. Lasers could
use the lower speeds.
- Fixed a very minor bug related to G80 error checking. Allowed no
error with non-modal motions with axis words. Not correct and fixed.
- Fixed a compile error when disabling VARIABLE_SPINDLE
- [doc] Updated some obsolete documentation.
- [doc] Started a “Laser Mode” document that summarizes how Grbl’s new
laser mode works.
- Increment to v1.1e due to new laser features.
- After several discussions with some prominent laser people, a few
tweaks to the new laser mode has been installed.
- LASER: M3 behaves in a constant power mode.
- LASER: M4 behaves in a dynamic power mode, where the laser power is
automatically adjusted based on how fast Grbl is moving relative to the
programmed feed rate. This is the same as the CONSTANT_POWER_PER_RATE
config.h option in the last version. NOTE: When not in motion in M4,
Grbl automatically turns off the laser. Again, it only operates while
moving!
- LASER: Only G1, G2, and G3 motion modes will turn on the laser. So,
this means that G0, G80 motion modes will always keep the laser
disabled. No matter if M3/M4 are active!
- LASER: A spindle stop override is automatically invoked when a laser
is put in a feed hold. This behavior may be disabled by a config.h
option.
- Lots of little tweaks to the g-code parser to help streamline it a
bit. It should no effect how it operates. Generally just added a parser
flag to track and execute certain scenarios a little more clearly.
- Jog motions now allow line numbers to be passed to it and will be
displayed in the status reports.
- Fixed a CoreXY homing bug.
- Fixed an issue when $13 is changed, WCO isn’t sent immediately.
- Altered how spindle PWM is set in the stepper ISR. Updated on a step
segment basis now. May need to change this back if there are any
oddities from doing this.
- Updated some documentation. Clarified why M0 no longer showing up in
$G and why a `1.` floating point values are shown with no decimals,
like so `1`.
- The PWM calculation was a little bit off and has been corrected.
- Edited the unused settings strings to be smaller and just show what
the settings are, rather than include units. May include this in the
master build, if it fits.
- The minimum spindle PWM define in config.h needed to be update for
cpu map compatibilty.
- G-code parser refactoring in the last commit wasn’t tested. Found and
fixed issues with G28.1/30.1 and G38.x probe commands. They were not
being accepted due to a borked mantissa check.
- NOTE: This commit has largely been untested.
- Constant laser power per rate mode has been improved. Altered its
implementation to be more responsive and accurate.
- Based on LaserWeb dev feedback, only G1, G2, and G3 moves operate
with constant laser power mode. Meaning that G0, G38.x, and $J jogging
motions operate without it and will keep a constant power output. This
was specifically requested as a way to focus the laser by keeping the
laser on when not moving. Operationally, this shouldn’t alter how the
laser mode operates.
- Re-factored parts of the g-code parser and g-code state reports to
save a few hundred bytes of flash. What was done makes the code a bit
more unreadable (bad), but the flash space was in dire need. So, I’m
willing to live with it for now.
- Fixed a problem with $G g-code state reports. Showed `M0` program
pause during a run state. Now fixed to show nothing during a run state.
Also, `M30` program end was shown as `M2`. This was also corrected.
- Improved spindle stop override responsiveness by removing the
enforced spindle restoring delay. It’s not needed for a feature that is
user controlled.
- Fixed a bug with G2/3 arcs in inverse time mode.
- Updated the interface.md document to make it more clear how WPos: or
MPos: can be calculated from WCO:. Some GUI devs have failed to catch
this in the documentation.
- Spindle speed overrides now update immediately if they are changed
while in a HOLD state. Previously, they would update after exiting the
HOLD, which isn’t correct.
- New experimental dynamic laser power mode that adjusts laser power
based on current machine speed. Enabled by uncommenting
LASER_CONSTANT_POWER_PER_RATE in config.h
- It assumes the programmed rate is the intended power/rate for the
motion.
- Feed rate overrides (FRO) do not effect the power/rate. Meaning
that spindle PWM will automatically lower with lower FRO and increase
with higher FRO to keep it the same.
- Spindle speed overrides (SSO) will directly increase and decrease
the power/rate. So 150% SSO will increase the PWM output by 150% for
the same speed.
- The combination of FRO and SSO behaviors should allow for subtle
and highly flexible tuning of how the laser cutter is operating in
real-time and during the job.
- Re-factored planner block rapid rate handling for the dynamic laser
power feature. Should have had no effect on how Grbl operates.
