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Controller v0.18-beta

Howdy Simuers!

Here is the 0.18 version which comes with park position feature.


Download the RPI image for v0.18.37.1-beta here

Follow the documentation for upgrading here


Major improvements:

  • CUSTOM PARK POSITION
    • You can now define a custom parking position for your actuator
    • The parameter is available in the axis configuration. So you can apply it to one or multiple axis.
    • How does it work ?
      • The position is absolute and doesn't depend on travel setting (It will always be at the same point)
      • The axis will automatically work in relative middle position, which mean the movement is centered on the actuator.
      • The actuator will go the position right after homing
    • WARNING 1: Motor will be released at the parking position, so it is not suitable for vertical actuators.
    • WARNING 2: You must configure the same park position on your motion software (FlyPT Mover, SimTools, ...). Otherwise you will face a bump when connecting.


  • RELATIVE POSITION SWITCH
    • A new switch (again) has appeared in the home screen: Relative Pos
    • This switch allow you to choose between:
      • zero: The movement will be as close as possible to the homing position, depending on travel settings. This is the default.
      • mid: The movement will be centered at the middle of the actuator
        • Axis with a custom park position will automatically work in this mode


Minor improvements:

  • Use of velocity limit to smoother travel change and first seconds after pushing the Run button.
    • We do not use spike filter anymore for that.


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Controller v0.17-beta