PathPilot 2.14 Release

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PathPilot 2.14 is available for download:

This release adds support for the 770MX EtherCAT mill and includes minor fixes and usability improvements.

PathPilot versions 2.12.2 and newer contain important safety and functionality updates. If you are currently running PathPilot v2.12.0 or v2.12.1, we strongly recommend updating to the latest version.

Release Highlights:

  • Added a contextual “Open” button to the File tab to make file navigation easier.

  • Fixed an issue affecting the 1500MX ATC that caused longer tool change times on some machines.

  • Fixed a DXF import issue affecting certain polylines.

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PathPilot 2.14.1 is available for download.

This update resolves minor issues and adds ease-of-use enhancements for mills, routers, and lathes.

Release Highlights:

  • Conversational DRO fields now recognize explicit length units (e.g., “in” and “mm”)

  • Fixed Spindle SFM/RPM DRO display values on the 15LX when CSS is active

  • Fixed set-start-line restore of M59 / G64 tolerances when using G21

  • Added bar puller subroutines for lathes

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PathPilot v2.14.2 is now available

This release includes important fixes affecting mills, RapidTurn, and lathe configurations. We recommend updating to ensure optimal machine performance and reliability.

Release Highlights:

  • Fixes an issue introduced in PathPilot v2.14.1 that could prevent a machine from recovering after unexpected probe contact (in some cases requiring a restart)

  • Resolves an issue where the spindle may not start or reach target speed on RapidTurn machines

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PathPilot v2.14.3 is now available

We’ve released PathPilot v2.14.3, which includes support for the new 8L Collet Closer along with several important fixes and performance improvements.

Release Highlights:

  • Added support for the 8L Collet Closer

  • Fixed an issue on mills where cutter compensation could, in rare cases, alter the pitch of a threadmilling toolpath

  • Improved servo tuning to reduce Z-axis noise during jogging on newer 770MX machines

  • Resolved false-positive overvoltage errors on some MicroArc4 units

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PathPilot v2.14.4 is now available and includes new features and improvements for mills, lathes, and routers.

Release Highlights:

  • User-assignable I/O with a USBIO board for compatible mills and routers, allowing external robots and devices to monitor and control machine operation.

  • Limited Speed Mode, which provides an optional way to restrict maximum spindle speed and feed rates on mills and routers.

  • An additional safety check for the xsTECH Pro, ensuring the enclosure door is closed before recovering from an emergency stop.

See the full release notes for a complete list of changes or download here.

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I have this installed on both machines. ATC is red board on one and green the other. Both work as expected. Post on FB is saying not to do it. I think its a machine error or a computer error built on a non compliant install. Such as an old dell MB or other PC board. I’m retired IT. Theses other machine boards do matter as the Rfile is a clone from a direct machine with its drivers to its chips. IF these other builds do not do the update on the Linux side to the 17.3 chipsets it can cause the issues they are seeing. Its not the software its the machine it was built on not having the resources its looking for. Have them look at their board on the PC they are using for their controller. This will tell you everything you need to know. (Im betting its a pirate controller build not matching the kernel to its chips.)