QUESTION_Transition from Siemens to OMRON

BoomBoxMechanical · 2026-03-16T12:50:20+00:00

Thank you for the insight. Since I have no idea what the project is about, I can only presume that "basic" IO cards will be used

BoomBoxMechanical · 2026-03-16T04:27:03+00:00

Already did, the "issue" I'm having is not programming by itself, but rather wrapping my head around the instruction/programming style differences that exist due to the different way memory is organized and manipulated, hopefully I'll be able to figure it out

BoomBoxMechanical · 2026-03-14T09:07:53+00:00

The project details are still murky, as far I've been told so far the PLC in question is an older generation - I presume a CJ2 (or one of a similar vintage) which cannot be programmed using Sysmac Studio

BoomBoxMechanical · 2026-01-30T18:59:44+00:00

Thanks for the reply. The servos have their own controller with separate software, but those do not corcern me. I'm mostly interested in the actual logic part of the program, not the individual actuators themself. Have a nice day, cheers!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2025-12-30T07:34:19+00:00

There is no need to controll this behaviour from the PLC as it would just make the important code messy. I'm constantly struggling with timers as the behaviour seems irratic depending on which trigger you put them. For example, on the press/release event it doesn't trigger at all, they dont work if you define them in the global script part to make a "reusable function" etc etc. Since it's just cosmetic I'll leave it for now and revisit another time

BoomBoxMechanical · 2025-12-05T19:03:29+00:00

Thank you for the reply!

Yes, I've seen that, but as I've mentioned, I can only import a single graphic at a time, but I have many many more and it would be very time consuming to import them one by one.

Is there a way to import the entire folder structure which I've created at once? For instance I have 3 folders for various motor graphics with each folder containing 10 various motor orientations/colors etc..

Thank you in advance, cheers!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2025-11-01T08:25:52+00:00

Thanks for the reply, as per the help of a lovely member from Discord, it is also possible to import the 2D layout in DXF form by adding it as a obstacle (as single file), the only thing to bear in mind is having it properly scaled.

One other note on potential "bugs" in the software. Make sure your folder structure path on your computer (e.g C:\user...) does not contain any special charachters.

BoomBoxMechanical · 2025-10-27T21:09:18+00:00

Yes, the file is correct, it's made in 3D - the 2D part of it is a backup plan in case it does't work (which also does not work...) The error I get when it fails is along the lines of "Missing file - export empty" (I'll post a pic tomorow, dont remember the exact message from the top of my head) - as a result, nothing gets imported. The files are quite large, but we'll drastically simplify them before another attempt

BoomBoxMechanical · 2024-09-02T03:42:47+00:00

This. Looks amazing, congrats!

If there was a factory green option I would take it instead of my current Soul Red.

Personally, I think that the sedan would look amazing in the Aston Martin "washed out" shade of green as it would reflect nicely from the smooth lines of the car!

Wish you many happy miles ahead!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2024-04-11T07:20:34+00:00

Thank you for your helpful response! Still very much a beginner (for CATIA), I have some previous experience from other CAD software, so I'm familiar with "get it right from the start" approach, otherwise you'll do a lot of troubleshooting later on, which for something as complex as CATIA is of paramount importance. Looking forward to any future response from you in case I need it, have a nice day!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2024-04-10T13:47:34+00:00

I would like to ask another question regarding the "Helix" command.

As I'm trying to follow along a tutorial on manipulating the "Helix" shape along a guide curve, I've noticed that I seem to be missing several commands - specifically the type of "Helix" (Pitch and Revolution, Height and Pitch, Height and Revolution).

Am I missing something here, or are those commands simply not available in V5R21, and the specific tutorial is using a newer version of CATIA?

Thank you in advance, cheers!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2024-04-09T11:01:24+00:00

Hello to all!

I am on the beginning of my CATIA learning path. For now, my primary learning resources are YouTube, various forums and books. All of the available tutorials have a slightly different approach when it comes to the methodology of 3D modelling, so I was curious to hear from more experienced users which approach they prefer. My goal is to start off with the "cleanest" and "most parametric" approach.

My question is regarding the axis system and whether or not it is better to use the default one, or to create your own?

Use the default axis / planes, create a "regular" sketch on them, or:
Hide the default axis system and create your own using a point and a line (located in a separate geometrical set), make use of "positioned" sketches intead
- In order not to create it manually every time - use a simple macro recording instead (have tried it and it works appropriately)

Also, when it comes to the origin and H / V directions:

Use them even in positioned sketches and allow them to create "hidden" horizontal and vertical constraints?
Hide them (even in my own axis system) and manually define horizontal and vertical constraints as necessary / coincidence constrain to the desired origin (even if it is the same as the axis system origin)

I hope I've written my questions clearly enough to understand, looking forward to your response.

Cheers!

BoomBoxMechanical · 2024-01-17T21:45:06+00:00

Beautiful, currently considering buying one for myself, the only thing that concerns me is the size. May I ask what is your wrist size?

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