Is cut control running also? If it autoconnects it could cause issues. I hear the langmuir supplied computer is kinda weak. I’ve never seen that issue with ugs.
You can run ugs on a laptop then plug the mr-1 controller into the laptop just to see if it connects or make adjustments etc. What version of ugs are you using? I wouldn’t use the most recent release just in case there are bugs. I always run 1 or 2 release behind just to avoid bugs.
I’ll try the laptop. I agree that supplied pc prolly can’t handle it. I’m tried the version available here. Download - UGS
So this thread lead me down a path… and then I discovered a thing… I can’t thank you guys enough. This is a total GAME CHANGER!!!
My MR-1 now goes 334 IPM with factory control board and Cut Control… https://youtube.com/shorts/GyFMjWKYpjY?si=TJx7AZIkE2z4mtFq
so I don’t want to break anybody’s machines so I will not tell you exactly how I did it other than I got all the info from this thread…
I just saw your post on Facebook.
Were you able to compile and load with Arduino IDE without any effort?
Looks like you got CutControl to take it, which means you either overwrote a local configuration file on the PC or you overwrote a configuration file on the machine.
If I had to guess… looks like you found a hidden CutControl configuration file to mess with.
I was able to load UGS onto my laptop and connect to the MR-1… Interesting software for sure. UGS will not run on the Langmuir provided PC. Not sure if that’s intentional or just a limit of the provided PC.
No compiling, no IDE, no reverse engineering. Grbl settings can be changed easily. Your not changing the grbl code.
here are the results!
Cut Control is a Java program. There are a lot of free decompilers out there. Its just a remake of their plasma table software.
Langmuir Systems encourages owners to make modifications and custom upgrades to their machines, theres no need to be secretive. The info or step-by-step guide on how to change something would be very helpful for others wishing to experiment without having to redo the same legwork.
Its one of the good qualities of Langmuir.
I’ve shared it lots of other places. I simply loaded UGS on my laptop (it will not run on the LS provided PC) and connected to the MR-1. I was playing around IN UGS and realized it allows you to modify the machine firmware. CutControl is not setting the speeds it’s just showing you the speeds. The machine firmware is what is controlling the speed limits. If you change the machine firmware you can go as fast as you want. With the factory motors and power supplies the machine is already maxed out. I’ve already shown how I upgraded the motors and PSU long ago on my YT channel.
I only withheld the firmware idea for a day or two because I was worried LS would password protect the firmware in the next update. They still might if every body starts breaking their machines… It’s not like you can just change a couple #’s and now your machines is going 334ipm. The people that follow and support my work for the last year or so know exactly how I did all this because it’s publicly available on my YT channel already.
Richard,
With your current configuration, have you experienced any skipped steps at all? I saw the video you did with the full length slotting, the overall toolpath and rapids were impressive.
Im very interested in copying your setup. Moreso for the rapids, as I do lots of steel.
no steps lost at 235 ipm cutting speed. I have 5 amp nema 23 stepper motor and a 1500w 80v psu, and a tiny psu to power the control board. Rewired the cabinet to handle the extra amps.
Can you link your video? All I can find is you running test pieces at the increased rates, not the changes in firmware.
Here is a playlist of my mods that allow you to increase the speed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL_tbl9dqkYsOrRoW-u8cBhZF4AoswlEl
As far as the firmware mode I already stated that in the above comments.
Changing your firmware can destroy your machine or make it completely un-usable. This entire thread is about how to use UGS to mod your MR-1. All the info is already here.