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TB000 Rev8 Software Update Highlights
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Windows CNC 11
v3 16 08 24 2016
Implemented Precision mode standoff error correctio n
Implemented MPG Encoder Error messages
Added support of M115/M116/M125/M126 when using pai red axes
Implemented G76 Fine Bore canned cycle
Unlocks can be imported from a file in the Software Add ons menu
Added support for AC/DC drive RPM mode
Added system variables to support Γ’skinningΓ’ featur e
v3 14 05 13 2015
Added support for load meters in Velocity or Precis ion mode
Cutter Compensation supported on all 3 planes G17 G18 and G19
Implemented Axis Reassignment M333
Implemented G73 Profile Path Repeat Cycle
G code parser accepts alternate Industry Standard 1 line formats of G71 G72 G73 G74 G75 and G76
Added Manual Axis Parameter 259
Added Scales Feedback and Axis Pairing unlocks
Implemented Machine Timers
Added support for OAK board
Added support for ENCEXP board
Fixed Γ’Fatal Exception ErrorΓ’ bug when trying to go back into Intercon
v3 12 12 18 2013
File encryption utility added
Added encoder filter speed parameter to minimize ra ndom encoder errors
Fixed bug in which the GPIO4D would enable and outp ut 10V at powerup
Added parameter that would allow you to invert the logic of an input and force an output on or off
v3 10 05 02 2013
Implemented Tool Life Management library
*Added TT2 support for Lathes
*Added Surface Following Digitizing option
Added support for ACDC drives
Added support for legacy hardware
v3 08 08 29 2012
New Lathe Tool Setup menu
Precision Mode support w/ OpticDirect
Added support for 7th and 8th axes
Renamed some F buttons in the Utility menu
v3 06 02 01 2012
*Re enabled Radial & CAM digitizing
Update button in the Utility menu is no longer looking for install sh or install bat just report zip
Removed screen blank delay since it is Windows7 OS
*Enabled Scale Setup menu for Lathe
Added support for RTK4
Added rotary axis jog increment parameter 41
v3 04 05 20 2011
Live PID tuning for 3rd Party drives
Added PLC Detective WinPcap for PLC diagnostics a nd trouble shooting
Improved loading speed of files in file menu's
*Removed Radial & Contour digitizing and replaced w ith Wall Following digitizing
*Implemented DP7 probe support
v3 02 09 09 2010
Support velocity mode drives
LINUX CNC 10
v2 70 09 08 2010
Implemented "Classic" Cutter Comp to correct some i ssues with Cutter Comp
New AD2 smoothing implemented to allow high speed r outers to run faster and more smoothly
Rotary increment feature added to Intercon
Software unlocks are now entered from F8 Options sc reen instead of the Parameters menu
v2 68 04 01 2010
Standard program file size increased from 1MB to 4M B
Work Coordinate Systems now comes with 6 work coord inates instead of only 1 Extended WCS can
still be purchased to get the full 18 WCS
The following options have become standard features no unlock required Cutter compensation
Drilling Cycles Compression Tapping Multi range S pindle Spindle Speed Laser Compensation 4th
Axis and Subs & Macros
Expired Demo mode no longer completely locks you ou t of the software now you can navigate the
software but you cannot run a program
v2 66 12 15 2009
Graphics acceleration added to g code back plot as well as mouse support
P123 added for lathe software to smooth handwheel m ovement
Simultaneous contouring unlock feature added
v2 64 01 20 2009
Added F key shortcuts to Nedit screen to make edito r easier to use
v2 63 11 05 2008
Remote Access and Diagnostics for remote viewing an d file transfer
Angle probing cycle to automatically calculate an a ngle from 2 probed points
Added 3 new foreign languages German Swedish and Finnish
v2 61h 4 29 2008
Hex file change to remove dynamic braking and reset over current messages
Reset PLC whenever CNC10 is started
v2 61 3 4 2008
Remove debug output to prevent using up disk space
Changed Advanced Load Menu Rename prompt
v2 60 2 22 2008
New Linux Kernel version 2 6 x requiring new Flash Card
DosBox/Millwrite support for online engraving
DSP Probe
Improved Laser Compensation
v2 38 5 27 2008
Hex file update for 2 4 x Linux Kernel to change ov ercurrent handling on AC systems
v2 36 9 12 2007
Inverse Time Parsing for CNC10 mill
Command line history for MDI
"318 _axis too close to switch" Error removed
v2 32 2 06 2007
Simplified File Operations
On Screen Help System
Graphing Intercon files from Load Menu
v2 30 7 28 2006
Changed File Operations
Paired axis resynchronization
v1 51 12 22 2005
CPU10b Support
Enabled multi axis protected move probing functions
New CNC editor NEdit
v1 27 9 21 2005
Added location chooser for Updates & Reports in Sta rt Menu
v1 25 8 03 2005
Spiral cleanout replaces Zig Zag cleanout in Interc on
Island avoidance added to cleanout cycle in Interco n
Z axis MPG mode during job run
Added wait for Spindle At Speed
Added M150 to zero spindle encoder at index pulse
Updates reports and backup/restore in Util Menu u se the location chooser
WCS 7 18 viewable and editable in WCS menu*
v1 21 2 10 2005
Added P148 for fast jogging before home is set
v1 20 1 06 2005
USB Support
Linux Serial Communication
DXF Engraving*
v1 15 9 30 2004
High Resolution Display
Lathe one shots
Improved Lathe Intercon Thread menu
Chinese Translations
v1 11 7 20 2004
New French Translations
v1 10 7 16 2004
DXF Import*
System Test
Improved Keyboard Jogging
Joystick jogging support
Probe detection while jogging
Dwell time added to groove and turning cycles
Drag plot improvements
5th axis pairing
G22/G23 work envelope soft limits
21 day demo
v1 02 05 13 2004
Background Editing
v1 00 03 25 2004
First release of Linux CNC10
CPU10 PCI Card Support
New G code editor
Multi tasking operating system
Shutdown Menu
DOS CNC 7
v8 23 6 25 2004
System Test
Improved Keyboard Jogging
Probe Detection while jogging
Dwell time added to groove and turning cycles
Joystick jogging support
Drag plot improvements
5th Axis Pairing
Last Dos CNC7 Release
v8 22 2 24 2004
G68 G69 Rotate G codes Added
Aux Key M Function Execution Added
New Custom PLC Messages See TB164
v8 21 8 11 2003
Lathe Tool Details Screen
v8 20 6 05 2003
5th axis support
2 axis INTERCON MILL
Aux key functions & One Shots
Enhanced keyboard jogging
Dual MPG Handwheels with improved MPG responsiveness
Distance to go DRO
INTERCON MILL Help
v8 11 1 24 2003
Keyboard Jogging
Live PLC Debug
Grid Digitizing Speed Improvements*
Teach Mode with Live DRO
File Caching
User Specified Paths
New INTERCON Translations
Input Macro
v8 10 12 10 2002
Run Γ’ Time Graphics
Parse Error Display
Conditional G Codes
Brushless Autotune
Lathe Gang tool Support
Modal Feedrate Plunge Rate and rough Feedrates
Manual Coordinate System Rotation*
Drill Arrays and Repeats
Distance Chamfer
v8 03 9 4 2002
Random Access Tool Changer*
v8 01 7 24 2002
Automated Part Count
Block Skip
Rapid Override on F9 Key
v8 00 5 19 2002
Coordinate System Rotation*
Irregular Pocket Cleanout
Axis load meters
Intercon integration
Actual Speed Display
New Digitizing Cycle Γ’Cam CopyΓ’
v7 53 5 19 2002
CAD Vector Preprocessor*
Inch Precision on LatheΓ’s DRO Expanded to 5 Digits
v7 50 12 4 2001
Lathe C Axis *
Custom Probing Macros M115 M116 M125 M126 *
Data Logging Macros M120 M121 M122 M123
Error Message Logging
CAM/Wall Following Digitizing Cycles *
Z Axis Scale Summing
Bi Directional Laser Compensation *
Arithmetic Functions in G Codes and User Variables
v7 15 10 8 2001
Rotary AxisΓ’ Feedrate Slaved to Non Rotary Axis
v7 14 9 28 2001
Enhanced Rigid Tapping *
No Limit Homing
F10 Park to Main Menu
Lathe G83 G84 and G85
Positive and Negative Travel Limits
v7 08 4 13 2000
Extended Work Coordinate Systems *
Semi auto and Batch Tool Measurement
v7 07 1 28 2000
Tool Number Search
v7 00 5 21 1999
Conversational Lathe Capability
Fourth Axis Pairing Implemented
Parking Meter for Mill and Lathe
v6 02 11 4 1998
Grid Digitizing Speeded Up *
French and Chinese ROC and PRC Languages
Rigid Tapping G84 Cycle *
Lathe Clean Out Cycles G70 G71 and G72
v6 00 6 5 1998
Smart Search Γ’ Program Restart
Drag MapTM
Leadscrew Error Compensation *
Look Ahead Cutter Compensation
Toolpath Machining Time Estimate
Single Axis Probing Cycle Added *
v5 27 9 26 1997
3D Arcs Pipes Bowls Elbows
v5 24 4 4 1997
Radial and Grid Digitizing Added *
Rotary Axis Support degrees
5 20 7 1 1996
Tool Path Graphics with Cutter Compensation Display
v5 19 6 26 1996
Mirror and Scaling G Codes *
Multiple Patch Digitizing Added *
v5 18 4 25 1996
Engraving Software *
v5 14 1 24 1996
Multiple Languages *
v5 13 1 6 1996
Probing Cycles * v5 12 11 10 1995
Three Point Arcs
Motor Temperature Estimation
v5 10 8 4 1995
Digitizing *
Teach Feature
Copy Repeat & Mirror Routines
v5 00 5 24 1995
Work Coordinate Systems *
Software Travel Limits
Lash Compensation
New User Interface
v4 12 4 20 1995
Repeat to Depth Routine
v4 00 11 9 1994
Tool Check
Tool Library Access in GGE
Canned Drilling/Boring Cycles
Part Timer
v3 24 8 2 1994
Spindle High/Low Range *
v3 21 7 6 1994
Subroutines and Macros *
v3 20 5 2 1994
Tool Changer Support *
Document History
Rev8 Created on 2016 11 22 by #270
Rev7 Created on 2015 06 22 by #270
Rev6 Created on 2014 02 17 by #270
Rev5 Created on 2012 10 01 by #270
Rev4 Created on 2011 11 01 by #240
Rev3 Created on 2010 01 19 by #240
Rev2 Created on 2008 09 30 by #297
Rev1 Created on 2007 09 12 by #000