SBCSnotes

RECENT VERSION RELEASE NOTES (Full History in Readme File in software)

Version 3.5.8 (3.5.7)
-Minor fix for situation in which two [SO] Commands in a row can very occasionally cause problem.
-Minor fix that allows more time for spindle spin-up after a 'Resume'.

Version 3.5.6
-Microsoft approved USB drivers for V210 board, allows fully automatic installation without security prompts.
-Support for Air Drills added to my_variables.sbc file. (Incorrect ZZero value in my_variables fixed.)
-Improved Probing routine.
-Problems using KeyPad with in mm Units fixed.
-Slow speed problem fixed; Very slow speeds now supported, see [VU].

Version 3.5.5
-Updated native G-code reader and G-code Converter (old converter installed as: UX-GCODE_previous.EXE)
-Automated ShopBot identification and port finding routines.
-Support for new Version 201 ShopBot Controller Card. Drivers may be installed during software install. Also available under C:\Program Files\ShopBot\ShopBot 3\Drivers.

VERSION 3.5.4
-Zeroing routines modified to set Table Base Coordinates automatically.
-New Version "Copy Machine" Tool. Should be faster and more robust.
-New Version "Surfacer" Tool.
-New Spindle RPM Control Tool (for optional VFD Spindle Speed Controller; available soon from ShopBot).
-Zeroing routine will now optionally zero 4th (A) axis if present.
-New buttons to "Edit Current File"; "Re-run Current File".
-New feature in [VU] adds capability for extremely slow speeds (see Command Reference).
-New parameter in [VR] allows adjusting ramp rate in KeyPad for ShopBotters who want to accelerate faster (see Command Reference).
-New parameter in [VD] allows setting KeyPad closure to automatically turn off outputs (see Command Reference).
-New Settings file folder structure. Should be easier to use.
-New system available under Help for a customer to ZIP and send diagnostic files to ShopBot Support.
-The automatic "Find ShopBot" should get the right connection on most computers.
-New "Speed Test" utility that is more accurate in determining communication speed.
-Buffer-Underflow (communications chokes) now reported in Problem.log.
-New firmware reports outboard serial numbers.
-Several small bugs in G-code reading fixed.
-Reads Unix/Linux/Mac file types (previously a problem with carriage-return/line-feed).
-Software smoothing for arcs upgrade.

VERSION 3.5.3
-Fixes 3D bug (seen in some V-carving and sometimes in stops in 3D files)
-Fixes occasional issue with long shallow diagonal

VERSION 3.5.2
-Updates the Setup Virtual Tool for PRS's

VERSION 3.5.1 vs 3.4.x
-Smoother diagonals, arcs, and circles [NEW SMOOTHING STRATEGY]
-Supports higher step rates (thus allows higher speeds with hi-resolution gearing or microstepping)
-Supports PRSstandard and PRSalpha Tools (including Normally-Closed Proximity Switches; New Parameters in [VN] and New XYzero program installed)
-Supports PRTstandard Version4 Boards (with Geckodrives) and later
-Configurable/remembered Window sizing (allows better control and useful variations of screen layout)
-New [MD] Command for moving a designated Distance and Direction
-New [SI] Command provide a scratch pad for direct entry of several commands.
-Simultaneous G-code or ShopBot Code in files (supports same commands as G-code converter; added functionality for follow)
-More responsive keypad (asymetric ramping for more control; slow up-ramp, fast Stop; threshold for fast Stop in [VR])
-Can now call various Zeroing Commands from KeyPad mode (requires an ENTER to confirm)
-In KeyPad mode, when using 'Fixed Distance' to go a defined short distance a direct window for changing the distance is now available.
-% Part File Completed readout added to status line
-Added Extruder Virtual Tool and Utilities Virtual Tool
-Allows faster probing/digitizing
-Added feature to automatically identify ShopBot Port connection
-Diagnostic tool for testing the efficiency/bandwith of USB connection (see [UT;SpeedTest])
-Updated PartWizard Posts automatically installed (if PW folder not found, installed to C:\SbParts\PartWizardPosts)
-Supports alpha & V4g Torch Height
-Updated Typesetter, Fluter, Surfacer, and Indexer Virtual Tools to include SO commands to turn router or spindle on and off
-New Programming Command in Part File Language: MESSAGEBOX (see new Programming Handbook installed to C:\Program Files\ShopBot\ShopBot 3\Help\ProgHand.pdf)
-Enhanced Programming Command in Part File Language: SHELL now includes both ASYNC and SYNC start options (see new Programming Handbook)
-Virtual Tool calls from software now support passing command line as parameter (see Programming Handbook)
-Update to vb6 example files in Developer tools folder
-User Variable Max Number to 1000