Centroid software version 2.68 for Linux

Control software version 2.68 is now available!

Accelerated Graphic Preview
First six WCS (G54-G59) now included standard
Enhanced accel/decel for high-speed, high-inertia machines
Restored option to have MillWrite engraving software run on the control*
USB mouse support
Added text string variables to subprogram/macro features
Restored support for function key strip below LCD screen on 2002-2004 model M400 and T400 consoles ("Uniconsole-2").
Command recall at the MDI prompt
Inverse time feedrate (G93/G94, vectors per minute)
New and expanded Intercon operations
- "Onion-skin" spiral cleanout cycle for irregular pockets, with island avoidance!
- DXF file import*
- Circular frame mill
- Drill Arrays (rectangular pattern)
- Drill Repeats for multiple operations on the same set of holes
G76 fine boring cycle (with oriented spindle stop and retract)
USB flash drive support
RS232 file transfer (DNC) built in
Improved text editor

Distance-to-go DRO display.
Runtime Graphics. See the part while it cuts!
Free offline demo version!
- Write short conversational programs (up to 20 operations)
- Write and verify G code programs
- Train new operators without tying up the machine
Rotated coordinates (fixture compensation)*
Part Rotation G codes (G68/G69)
Touch Probe protection while jogging. If you trip the probe while jogging, movement will immediately stop. You will then be restricted to Slow Jog only until the probe is clear.
Outside contour (cam) digitizing*
Programmable AUX keys. Use the AUX1, AUX2, etc. keys to quickly set part zeros, power axes on and off, call up one-shot conversational canned cycles, or run custom M functions.
Improved Intercon Math Help:
- Clearer, easier to use layout
- Remembers previous values for use in new solutions
- New triangle solvers
- Copy values from program operations into Math Help
Extended in-line calculator in Intercon
Variables and arithmetic in G codes
Improved MPG handwheel jogging
Axis load meters on DRO display
Search by tool number (T)
Graph only a selected range of your job
Fully functional TOOL CHECK: interrupt a job in progress, then resume where you left off.
Smart Search: search to any point in the job and begin running there, with the correct feedrate, Z depth, spindle and coolant, tool length and cutter compensation.
Extended workpiece coordinate systems: up to 18 part locations, plus 4 reference return points.*
Selectable plunge ramp angle in Intercon's canned cycles
Thread Milling canned cycle in Intercon
Peck tapping added to the rigid tapping option*

* Optional feature or addition to optional package

Coordinate System Rotation

Coordinate Rotation Screen Optional Feature, $195

Automatically probes your fixture and compensates if it is out of square.

Icon on DRO dislay indicates that compensation is being applied in the current work coordinate system.

G Code Variables and Arithmetic

Program to cut an ellipse, using the new G code arithmetic features: Graph of Ellipse

  #101 = 1.0   ; length along X axis
  #102 = 2.0   ; length along Y axis
  #103 = 10.0  ; plunge feedrate
  #104 = 20.0  ; cutting feedrate
  #105 = 0.1   ; Z clearance height
  #106 = -0.2  ; Z cut depth
  #107 = 0.5   ; angle increment
  #108 = -3.0  ; the X center position
  #109 = 1.0   ; the Y center position
  ;=================================
  O9100
   G1 X[#101 * cos[#110] / 2.0 + #108] Y[#102 * sin[#110] / 2.0 + #109]
   #110 = #110 + #107
  M99

  G0 X[#101/2.0+#108] Y#109 Z#105
  G1 F#103 Z#106
  F#104

  #110 = #107
  M98 P9100 L[360.0/#107]
  G0 Z#105

Notable Additions to Earlier Versions

Feature	Version
Jogging allowable during M0	7.17
Homing from index marks (no switches)	7.17
Multiple coordinate systems extended from 6 to 18	7.08
Run/Search to Tool Number	7.07
Tool height offsets active between jobs	7.05
Graph only a selected range	7.00
Tool Check and Run/Resume	6.03
Multi-block cutter comp lookahead	6.00
"Smart" search	6.00
Non-linear ballscrew pitch error compensation	6.00

Note: for best performance, Linux software through version 2.38 requires a 400 MHz or faster processor and at least 64MB of memory. Linux software 2.68 requires an 800 MHz or faster processor and at least 512MB of memory. Older controls can be readily upgraded to newer, faster processors. Call or e-mail for a quote.

On-site update to version 2.38 from earlier Linux version, including new operator's manual: $395 + travel
On-site update to version 2.68 Linux version 2.38 or earlier, including new operator's manual: $495 + travel
On-site update to version 2.68 Linux version 2.60 or later, including new operator's manual: $395 + travel
On-site update to version 2.38 or 2.68 from DOS version, given a suitable control PC: $495 + travel
DXF file import software: $275
Coordinate System Rotation software: $195
Multiple Coordinate Systems software: $275

Detailed information on new features

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