List of essential PlanetCNC TNG tutorials
New to PlanetCNC TNG software? Don’t worry, here you can find list of tutorials that explain how to start using PlanetCNC TNG software as fastest and as effectively as possible. It is very recommended...
View ArticleBasic PlanetCNC TNG connection settings
PlanetCNC TNG software recognises all PlanetCNC controllers that are connected to your PC trough USB or Network ports. You would need to select controller that will serve as primary controller. Basic...
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How to set Steps Per Unit values in PlanetCNC TNG software
Steps per unit value (in further text SPU) defines how many step pulses controller needs to generate in order that axis moves for distance of one unit. Units can be in millimeters or in inches. SPU...
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How to set Motor limits in PlanetCNC TNG software
To set your axis motor limits click: File/Settings/Motors -> “Motor Limits”. Limit- value sets limitation of motor movement in negative direction, Limit+ value sets limitation of motor movement in...
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How to set Motion Limits in PlanetCNC TNG software
To set motion limits of your machine click: File/Settings/Motion-> “Motion Limits” Limit- value sets limitation of machine/effector (tool) movement in negative direction, Limit+ value sets...
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How to set Homing procedure in PlanetCNC TNG software
Homing procedure will reference your machine and set machine work area. 1. First you need to configure these settings: Motor limits(File/Settings/Motors/Limits): Set limitation of movement for each...
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How to configure limit switch inputs of controller in PlanetCNC TNG software
Limit switches are used to reference your machine(homing procedure) as also for safety reasons. If you use only one limit switch for axis X motor (positive direction), connected to controllers limit...
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How to measure tool offset using fixed tool sensor in PlanetCNC TNG software
1. Reference your machine using Homing procedure(Machine/Home): How to set Homing procedure in PlanetCNC TNG software 2. Mount your fixed tool sensor(further in text referenced as sensor) on machine...
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How to measure work position with movable sensor in PlanetCNC TNG software
1. Reference your machine using Homing procedure(Machine/Home): How to set Homing procedure in PlanetCNC TNG software 2. Connect movable sensor (further in text referenced as sensor) to one of the...
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Controlling the Spindle and Coolant with PlanetCNC TNG Software
A fundamental operation in CNC machining is controlling the spindle. It is controlled in g-code using M3, M4 and M5 commands. M03 will start the spindle turning clockwise. M04 will start the spindle...
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Using G02 and G03 g-codes with PlanetCNC TNG software
Another two g-codes used to specify machine movements are G02 and G03. They move the machine in an arc, in contrast to G00 and G01 which move the machine in a straight line. G02 moves the machine in a...
View ArticleUsing the G04 g-code with PlanetCNC TNG software
In machining it is sometimes necessary to stop the motion of all axes for a given amount of time (for example to let the spindle come up to speed or wait for the coolant to start flowing). This is...
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How to create custom tabs in PlanetCNC TNG software
With PlanetCNC TNG user can create his own custom tabs. Tabs are displayed on main user interface and can include any parameter used by software whether its tool offset value, number of g-code line or...
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How to control PlanetCNC TNG from your own software
Command line arguments PlanetCNC TNG accepts commands from command line. Only one software instance can run at same time. When you run second instance it will simply pass its arguments to running...
View ArticleHow to create “Spindle Delay” script file in PlanetCNC TNG software
With PlanetCNC TNG software user can create or customise g-code procedures (e.g. for M3/M5 g-codes, M6 g-code) using script files. Script files are located in PlanetCNC TNG installation folder in...
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Using “Warp” with PlanetCNC TNG software
Since PCB milling is a very delicate and precise procedure (distance between two pads can be only few mils), already smallest PCB surface height irregularities can create bad results. So it is very...
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Adding user toolbar buttons in PlanetCNC TNG software
PlanetCNC TNG software offers option of creating and adding custom buttons to software toolbars. Buttons can be added to top, bottom, left sided and right sided toolbars. Custom buttons can execute any...
View ArticleGuidelines when submitting your problem to PlanetCNC support
Some users face an obstacle during their time learning and using PlanetCNC software. While we always try to give fast and effective support, sometimes we need more info about the problem user is facing...
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Spindle synchronisation with PlanetCNC TNG
CNC lathe thread cutting requires spindle RPM’s to be synchronised with machines linear movement, we call this spindle synchronisation. To achieve this, controller needs to read feedback signal from...
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Floating Z axis
Sometimes we need to modify our CNC machine in order to achieve our machining goals as quickly and as efficiently as possible. CNC machines such as plasma, plotter cutters, lasers need mechanism that...
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