Audioms mikroCNC Software for CNC Machine Control

Specifications

• Software Name : mikroCNC
• Software Type: CNC Machine Control
• Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Supported Motion Controllers: ISO-USB-BOX, USB-MC-INT, USB-MC
• Built-in Motion Planner Algorithm Supports up to 6-axis simultaneous motion
• Acceleration and deceleration options: Trapezoidal ramp profile, S-profile

Installation

1. Download the software from the website www.audiohms.com
2. Unpack the downloaded ZIP archive into a preferred folder on your computer
3. Create a shortcut icon on the desktop for easy access

Description

NOTE: When working with the software it is important to pay special attention to safety at work. Any problems encountered, bug reports and suggestions can be sent to e-mail address: support@audiohms.com

mikroCNC is free software (Figure 1.1) that can interpret standard G and M commands and that turns a computer into the CNC control station. It works on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 with 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

mikroCNC software currently supports this Audioms Automatika motion controller:

• ISO-USB-BOX motion controller,
• USB-MC-INT motion controller and
• USB-MC motion controller.

The software has a built-in motion planner algorithm that supports simultaneous, synchronized motion of up to 6 axes. For acceleration and deceleration, it is possible to select either a trapezoidal ramp profile or a more advanced S-profile that offers a significant reduction of inertial forces and vibrations.
Software support AutoToolZero – ATZ option.

Installation of the software
The software can be downloaded from the site www.audiohms.com in the form of a ZIP archive. The Archive

should be unpacked into the previously made folder and a shortcut icon for the executable can be created on the computer desktop screen.

Supported G commands

• G0, G1 – rapid and linear moves
• G02, G03 – circular&helical moves, interpolated using linear segments
• G04 Px – dwell time in ms/sec
• G21 – set units (ignored)
• G28 – return to home location
• G28.1 – home one or more axes
• G31 – straight probe
• G43 Hn – enable tool length offset compensation
• G49 – cancel tool length offset compensation
• G52 – set work coordinate offsets
• G92 – set coordinates for the current position
• G92.1 – reset work coordinate offsets
• G53 – move in machine coordinates
• G54-G59 – set current fixture
• G54.1 Px – extended set fixture format, x=1-20
• G61 – exact stop mode
• G64 – constant velocity mode
• G17, G18, G19 – work plane selection
• G90 – Absolute positioning
• G91 – Relative positioning
• G90.1 – Absolute I,J, K for arcs
• G91.1 – Relative I,J,K for arcs
• Fxxx – set feed rate
• Sxxx – set spindle rpm speed (controls PWM out)

Supported M commands (macros)

• M0, M1 – program stop
• M3, M4 – start spindle (activate spindle relay)
• M5 – stop spindle
• M6 Tn – tool change
• M7 – mist coolant ON
• M8 – flood coolant ON
• M9 – both coolants OFF
• M10 Px – fast turn ON digital signal Ext#x (laser)
• M11 Px – fast turn OFF digital signal Ext#x (laser)
• M10 Qx – set PWM duty cycle, x=0-255 (laser)
• M98 Px, Ln – call subroutine x, n times
• Ox – define subroutine start
• M99 – return from subroutine
• M30, M2 – program stop and rewind
• M47 – repeat the program from the first line

• num=value – assign value to g-code variable num

• [#num1 + #num2 …] – expression using operators + – / ^
• Nx – line number (ignored)
• (,) – comment open & close
• ; – comment at the end of line

Keyboard shortcuts

mikroCNC software supports the following shortcut keys:

• Ctrl+O GotoZero
• Ctrl+R Run program
• Ctrl+S Stop
• Ctrl+W Rewind
• Ctrl+Space Feedhold
• Ctrl+E Enable/Disable
• Ctrl+L Load
• Ctrl+A Zoom to show all
• Ctrl+P Spindle Start/Stop
• Ctrl+H Homing sequence
• Ctrl+Enter MDI line
• Ctrl+D Diagnostics window
• Ctrl+Tab Jog & Mpg window
• Alt+Enter: Fullscreen
• Left-Right arrows Jog X-axis
• Up-Down arrows Jog Y-axis
• PgUp-PgDown Jog Z axis
• Shift+Jog Keys Full speed
• Ctrl+Jog Keys Full speed

Document revisions

• Ver. 1.0, November 2021., Initial document release
• Ver. 1.1, July 2023., Added new supported hardware. Small text update

FAQ

• Q: Where can I find technical support for mikroCNC software?
• A: For any problems encountered, bug reports, and suggestions, you can email support@audiohms.com.
• Q: What are the supported operating systems for mikroCNC software?
• A: mikroCNC software works on Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 with 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.
• Q: What motion controllers are supported by mikroCNC software?
• A: mikroCNC software currently supports the following Audioms Automatika motion controllers: ISO-USB-BOX, USB-MC-INT, and USB-MC.
• Q: What are the different ramp profiles available for acceleration and deceleration?
• A: mikroCNC software offers the options of trapezoidal ramp profile and S-profile, which offers a significant reduction of inertial forces and vibrations.

SCAN

Audioms Automatika doo Kragujevac, Serbia
web: www.audiohms.com
e-mail: office@audiohms.com
mikroCNC software user’s manual, July 2023.

References

• Audiohms - drajveri za upravljanje koračnim i DC servo motorima

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