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Updating the Axis Configuration File
Many values and activities used in this system are based on the respective axis’ configuration. Those configurations are in the respective axis file found in the directory:
| /cnc/linuxcnc/configs/REB/REB_Axes |
The settings you should consider changing are:
- SCALE, and
- STEP_SCALE
The calculations and notes for each setting used is in the comments fields in the file for the respective axis.
Notes:
- It is recommended that you make a copy the current line, and comment it out (add a “#” as the first character in the line). For example:
| # SCALE = 17.778 | ← The old value, commented out | |
| SCALE = 25 | ← The new value |
Virtual desktop pager
- Debian Linux has a virtual desktop pager which allows for task switching easily. This is the set of 4 blocks shown at the top of the screen towards the right. Each of these blocks is a workspace (or virtual desktop). The selected desktop has a dark grey background; the unselected three are lighter grey.
What is relevant to know is that when you open a program, it will often revert back to the virtual desktop where it was last used. Let's use the scenario where you used an editor like Geany recently, in the right-most desktop. When you open it again, it will may revert to being opened in the same desktop.
So, before assumming it did not open, and trying again, check the top of your screen.
- When making changes, the recommended editor is Geany.
Additional Information
Additional information about the files related to the axes is in the Rose Engine Butler Support Manual in the document about Files & Directories.
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