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Run multiple machines from one install of OpenBuildsControl ?

Discussion in 'DrawBot' started by Gizmo6, May 25, 2025 at 6:29 PM.

  1. Gizmo6

    Gizmo6 New
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    I am expanding my shop and will now have 2 Acro based machines that I want to run from a single install of OpenBuilds Control and Lightburn. One machine is a dedicated laser cutter and the other is essentially a drawbot with a repurposed digital RC servo for the Z axis control. I recently discovered tweaking the PWM settings for servo control screws up the laser control.
    I need a way to quickly switch between machines without having to reset the PWM and machine dimensions manually every time.
     
  2. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    since those settings are stored inside the controller, and since each machine has it's own controller, and since CONTROL queries the controller at startup for what it needs to know, there shoudl not be a problem just selecting the correct COM port when needed, or better, only plugin the USB cable for the machine you are using.
     
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    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
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    don\'t forget to make a backup of each machines settings...
     
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