A whole slew of updates to the RMOD software

[mrandt]

Karl, one more question:

Did you make the holder for the Juki nozzles yourself or did you buy it somewhere?

I searched the web but could not find a reasonably priced coupler for those nozzles.

Thanks and regards
Malte

[mucek]

Hi, Malte!

A "big" question: is there a way of getting compiled version of your software? As I see, github only has a non-compiled files and I am "only" a microcontroller programmer and I don't have software to compile the files from github ... (though it may be useful to have it, if you change version ... )


Regards,
Gregor

[mrandt]

Hi Gregor,

I quoted this from another post by me:

If you want to compile Juha's, Reza's or Karl's software from source, you will need MS Visual Studio (free version available) and some external libs (as described here http://www.liteplacer.com/downloads/).

Juha releases binaries with installer on liteplacer.com - supposedly you are using those.

Reza has also created a few releases, if I am not mistaken the latest should be here:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wxf4i82e1frvn ... 4.zip?dl=0

The source is on Juha's GitHub and might be newer than above binary.
https://github.com/jkuusama/LitePlacer-ver2/

If you want to try Karl's enhancements, there is currently no other way than downloading the sources from his GitHub fork and compiling your own. Karl's Github is here:
https://github.com/Knaster/LitePlacer-ver2/

Maybe Karl (knas) will publish a zip with binaries or installer somewhere if you ask nicely

Regards
Malte

[mucek]

Tgis would be great ...

Regards, g

[mucek]

As my nickname in Slovenian language means "small cat" (my surname translated means "cat" ) I will try my way ...
Karl, please ...

[mucek]

Good to have some programmers close Matevz (programmer) complained about prehistoric visual studio (this installer isn't supported since 2010), but - have files now!

May come handy to some other as well ...

Installer:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6avhezco6cvgh ... r.rar?dl=0
Debug:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sprpowma2iz9x ... g.rar?dl=0

Regards,
Gregor

[Mark Harris]

I could build an installer with WiX if you want? Its awful to work with but does have a lot of flexibility. I do miss the old installer though, perfect for quick jobs. The other option is to setup a ClickOnce distribution or just package it as a .application (right click the project -> Publish)

We should also get a TeamCity license for continuous integration: https://www.jetbrains.com/buy/opensourc ... t=teamcity It's free for open source projects > 3 months old. This gives the ability to supply nightly/daily builds and ensure any changes committed to github build correctly (as well as pass any unit tests that may exist in the project)

[mrandt]

My two cents: Build in VS and script a separate installer.

From my experience, Nullsoft Scriptable Installer System works great - and it's free.

Find that here:
http://nsis.sourceforge.net/Main_Page

[JuKu]

As you know, I use Install Creator 2, free version. Simple enough for me. http://www.clickteam.com/install-creator-2

[WayOutWest]

So i just uploaded a bunch of bugfixes and a starter implementation for automatic nozzle changers: https://vimeo.com/144454866

Wow, Karl, that nozzle changer looks AWESOME. Can you tell us more about it? Or post more photos/videos? I see what look like two different heads; did you set it up for dual nozzles?

How do you do z-min (i.e. hitting the table or PCB) detection? The original liteplacer depends on a "stiff" pickup rod to trigger the limit switch, but the Juki nozzles seem to have a built-in spring that would absorb the pressure. Do they have some kind of sensor switch in there?

Where were you able to buy the magnetic part of the head (i.e. the part that is bolted to the machine)? It's easy to find replacement heads but the "other end" of the connection is not so easy to find at a reasonable price.

Also that looks like a very good diffuser you have there on your downward-looking lights. Did you make it or buy it?

This is really exciting stuff. Hope you'll tell us more.