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Week 16 Updates

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<li>The part was cut using a laser machine.</li>
<li>We attached the finished part to the Pen Plotter, completing the setup.</li>
</ul>
<p>So basically, we had a Pen Plotter machine that we could operate with G-Code, and a Hot-Wire Cutter,
which had no 'intelligent' parts—only a wire that heats when connected to the electrical network. We cut the 'leg' detail,
which we attached to the Pen Plotter with the intention of moving the foam around the Hot Wire to cut it.
In the first picture below, you can see my laptop connected to the Pen Plotter, where I checked our generated G-Codes, and
Tetiana was observing the movement of the 'leg' piece</p>
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<img class="thumbnail" style="max-width: 750px" src='../assets/images/week16/connecting-part-2.jpg' alt='Connecting parts'>
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<figcaption>Checking how the part works by controlling the pen plotter in Universal G-Code sender</figcaption>
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<li> <strong>Modelling of figure for Foam cutting</strong>
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<figcaption>At the bottom of the code there is an error message</figcaption>
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<p>I opened the file in Univeral G-Code Sender and it looked great! It has the additional path added to the starting point. And no overlaps. </p>
<p>I opened the file in Universal G-Code Sender and it looked great! It has the additional path added to the starting point. And no overlaps. </p>
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<figure class="image-container">
<img class="thumbnail" style="width: 750px" src='../assets/images/week16/generated-gcode-sender.png' alt='G-Code preview'>
<figcaption>New Path preview in Universal G-Code Sender</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>
<p> <h4>Universal G-Code Sender Interface Overview</h4>
<ul>
<li>The Code-Source preview window displays the loaded G-Code file for the session. No additional parameters are needed as all instructions are embedded in the G-Code.</li>
<li>The Real-Time values panel, located on the left side, shows live machine coordinates, feed rate, and spindle speed.</li>
<li>The Toolbox window includes two frequently used options:
<ul>
<li><strong>Reset Zero:</strong> Resets the machine's zero point to the current coordinates.</li>
<li><strong>Return To Zero:</strong> Moves the machine back to its original zero coordinates.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>The Visualizer window shows the tool’s real-time movement and highlights completed portions of the toolpath.</li>
</ul>
</p>
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<figure class="image-container">
<img class="thumbnail" style="width: 750px" src='../assets/images/week16/UGSparams.png' alt='G-Code preview'>
<figcaption>Universal G-Code Sender Window</figcaption>
</figure>
</div>
<p>
But when trying to cut this figure we noticed that our setup is inverted, so we needed to mirror the image around Y-Axis. On the image below we are trying to
understand what change should be applied to out G-Code to make the proccess doable by our machine.
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<li>It is also possible to check the final design in the 3D view.</li>
</ul>
<p>I got some Design Rule Checks errors, as you can see on the screen 2. The error "Input Power pin is not driven by any Output Power pins" - error
occurs when a power input pin (e.g., VCC or GND) on a component is not connected to any power output source, such as a voltage regulator, power supply, or battery.
In my case it was because I had 2 Power Sources on the board, which was a mistake, and the 2nd was not connected to the power pin an caused the error. Also sometimes to fix this error
you need to use PWR_FLAG symbol in KiCAD to indicate that a net is being powered externally. This symbol helps the Design Rule Check (DRC) understand that the net is intentionally powered and suppresses this warning.
The second error "Pin not connected" usually means that pin was not connected. If it's by design, wi should you speceal Not Connectd (NC) symbol to mark such pins.</p>
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<img class="thumbnail" src='../assets/images/week8/ruleErrorSignOnSchematic.png' alt='No footprint error'>
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