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Mythical Knights

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  1. Each plotted point indicates a direction change for the tool in question. Tool starts at point 1, moves to point 2, then 3, then 4, and finally back to 1 depending on the shape. The software I'm currently using only allows me to manually code the paths which is very time consuming. Something that takes me 4 hours to work on now should only take me 1 or 2 with the ability to draw out the shapes I want over the existing image and export the vertices of the separate shapes. Perhaps more importantly, I don't have a way to determine exactly where the tool is in perfect relation to the image and it's origin. As it is right now, there's a lot of trial and error involved to align things correctly.
  2. Looks like GIMP might have something similar to the photoshop thing. I can look into that as well.
  3. As stated, the software will need to have the ability to overlay objects on an existing image. The G-code stuff looks promising since the system I already use is very similar to it. I've attached an image of what I'm using right now. Obviously I can use what I have, however, it doesn't allow me to transform or even move any of the shapes with the mouse or keyboard. I have to edit the "text file" to do that then the shapes update on the image. I also remember seeing an article on using photoshop and illustrator to achieve this. Something like that would be pretty easy to use and would for sure allow me to overlay these objects on an existing image. I'll take some time to research the suggestions above including AutoCAD and Microstation/MX.
  4. I'm looking for some software that I can easily map tool paths with. I'll give an example and try to explain what exactly I'm looking for. Hopefully it makes sense. For starters this is basically what I'm looking for: -Determine coordinates on a plane at any point. -Group points to create an object. -Export the object's vertices. Imagine a 2d plane; you're normal X and Y. Lets say your origin point is the lower left corner of this plane (0,0). You want to create an object like a box by picking coordinates on the plane to create it's vertices. Then group the vertices together and label it "box1". Lets say you want a circle next to it. Picking 3 points anywhere around this circle and grouping them the same as the box and labeling it "circle1". Now you want to export both objects to a text file. The text file will only contain the object's coordinates/vertices grouped together as labeled. The text file should look something similar to this: -box1- 10,10 10,20 20,20 20,10 -circle1- 30,10 25,15 35,15 Now to make things just a bit more complicated, lets say you want to adjust any of the coordinates of "box1" by simply altering any of the line segments between the vertices, the coordinates of the vertices, or the object as a whole in relation to the origin, very similar to using the transform tool in photoshop. Then re-export the text file with the updated mapping. To make my life easier, just having the ability to draw a box or circle or whatever without really needing to pick points on a plane would be nice. Just a matter of getting the coordinates of their vertices out in a text file. To throw yet another wrench into the equation, say you want to overlay the objects onto an image and you want the origin of the plane to be the same as the lower left corner of your image. This is more of a visual aid for the user and is the most important part. Just creating objects on a blank plane is easy. But if you want to create those objects on or around something that already has features without any interference, it seems to be a bit more difficult. My first thought was a CAD software like Fusion 360 or Solid Works but I'm unclear if either of those have what I'm looking for. Otherwise something like Altium. I know that's a PCB design software and has the option of exporting center X and center Y coordinates of any component, but those coordinates can be grouped together in excel after they are exported. I also don't know if you can import an image into Altium and "draw over it". Of course, if that is possible, having to export and re-alter the excel file a whole lot every time you want to make any adjustments could get annoying.
  5. Not sure if this is the right place for this but here it goes. We received some boards from the board-house with some various issues. One of which is possible delamination of the solder mask. Or at least that's what we think it is. I don't know what the IPC standard is for something like this partly because I'm not sure what it is and if it's bad or not. Our customer (whom this board will go to), is pretty picky about how their boards turn out. The simple thing we could do is just ask them if it's ok their boards have this but perhaps they don't know what it is and we would look pretty foolish if we asked them about it clueless ourselves. We are already in contact with the board-house on this matter. Beyond making ourselves look foolish as it is not knowing what this is, I turn to the community. Any ideas?
  6. I would agree with you on this. We haven't requested anything from this board house before so it's a new experience for all of us.
  7. I could maybe see the glue not curing. You can't feel any bumps or anything so it's tough to think it's air. However, maybe it's one in the same. Where there may have been bits of air could maybe cause the glue to cure improperly. Then after they were pressed together any bumps could have been removed. Honestly I really don't know. They test ok but I just wish I knew what it was from.
  8. Putting this out there if anyone knows or has any info about this sort of phenomenon. We received some rigid flex boards the other day and noticed some strange discoloration on them. We don't have any info about if they are good or bad or what even causes it. To me it almost looks like either a stain or burns. When you run your fingers across them, you feel no bumps or uneveness to them at all. I personally don't know the process of making a rigid flex therefore I don't know how this could be possible. There isn't anything in IPC that talks about it either. If you guys have any info or experience on this, let me know.
  9. I'm looking for the best option for printing fixtures for an in-line reflow oven that won't melt or deform up to 300c. I would prefer an esd plastic but it doesn't have to be. Any suggestions?
  10. applied this fix to both the main computer and the laptop and everything works perfectly. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
  11. I'm attempting to file share from my main windows 10 computer to my windows 10 laptop. The laptop cannot see the main computer under networking. However, the laptop CAN see and access my wife's windows 7 computer just fine. Also the main computer can see all of the other computers on the network just fine and my roomate's windows 10 desktop can see my main computer and access it just fine as well. I've tried changing some firewall settings on the router and on both the laptop and the main computer and it still doesn't show up. Also the main computer can't see the laptop either. i know it has to do with the wifi since ive had many similar issues as this with other devices trying to connect together (such as system link with xbox or remote play with ps4). Plus for some reason I can see the main computer's "Media Device" under "Network" which opens windows media player but shows no media. Any help you guys can provide would be great.
  12. there is a d3400 going on sale soon at the store that i work at which sounds pretty good and and solid choice but of course im also concerned about thermals. i know the mirror-less cameras can run cooler but im just so unsure! lol thanks for the help. i'll keep an eye out.
  13. So I'm researching some cameras and I've come across a few that could work for my needs without being too expensive but I think i need more help here. I'm really looking for a camera that will record long sessions without a problem and also be used as a Webcam. I know there are a lot of Canon and nikon DSLRs that will work with programs like digicam. But I also found a nex-7 which isn't listed. However, the nex-6 is. Has anyone gotten the 7 to work with it? Also any other recommendations for something around $300? Keep in mind I also have hdmi capture for my computer.
  14. i kinda figured. still seams weird that it works great in OBS Classic
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