Welcome to Our Community

Some features disabled for guests. Register Today.

Inventor HSM WITH OPENBUILD APP

Discussion in 'CAM' started by Matt Kemsley, May 12, 2025 at 8:26 AM.

  1. Matt Kemsley

    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2021
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    2
    Hi all.
    I am running into an issue when I open an nc file posted from Inventor HSM.
    The path is not positioned relative to the grey box. Everything else works perfectly except when the cutting path has completed. The router wants to go to the 0,0,0 of the open build app which is nowhere near the actual machine coordinates.
    So I guess my question is, how do I sync the coordinates from Inventor HSM with those of the Openbuilds app.
    Hope this makes sense, I think I just confused myself.
    Thanks
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    15,640
    Likes Received:
    4,467
    Grey box = machine coordinates: Are you sure you
    - homed first
    - then set Stock Origin (Zeroed or Probed)

     
  3. Matt Kemsley

    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2021
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    2
    Hi Peter
    I failed to mention, I have no limit switches.
    I have watched that video 100000000 times, and that guy says he will discuss the no limit switch setup, but he just never gets there.
    Thanks for the reply BTW.
     
  4. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Mar 1, 2017
    Messages:
    15,640
    Likes Received:
    4,467
  5. Matt Kemsley

    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2021
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    2
    Thanks Peter
    I had a quick breeze through and it all sounds logical...I hope.
    I will go through on the weekend. Thanks a ton...really
     
    David the swarfer likes this.
  6. Matt Kemsley

    Builder

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2021
    Messages:
    9
    Likes Received:
    2
    Side note, I spoke to the peeps I bought the cnc from and they reckon I have to
    buy a new box cause the one I bought is not compatible...R12k plus.
    Woulda been nice if they had mentioned that when I was spending the money when I had it.
    Maybe when I'm making my millions, I will get an upgrade. :)
     
    Peter Van Der Walt likes this.
  7. David the swarfer

    David the swarfer OpenBuilds Team
    Staff Member Moderator Builder Resident Builder

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2013
    Messages:
    3,591
    Likes Received:
    1,963
    make sure you are using a GRBL compatible postprocessor with Inventor HSM since OBControl is tuned for GRBL friendly Gcode.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice