Release Date: 19 October 2023

https://docs.masso.com.au/wiring-and-setup/save-and-load-settings

https://docs.masso.com.au/wiring-and-setup/save-and-load-settings

Update Process

1. Make a Backup of your machine settings
2. Save and print a copy of your Printable File for checking settings after the update.
3. Copy the software file to your flash drive inside the MASSO folder.

4. Repower your MASSO controller and access the software load screen:

     •  MASSO Touch: Tap the screen during startup

     • MASSO G3: Press F1 on the external keyboard

5. Select the new software version and press Enter.

6. Wait for the update to complete (approximately 45 seconds).

7. Press Escape to exit the software load screen.

8. Use your Printable File to check and correct settings if required.

    

The Update is complete.

New in Version 5.06

G38.7 – Centre Probing Cycle

• Added support for G38.7 to locate the centre point using G-code commands.

   

Learn more: G38.7 Centre Probe Cycle Documentation

Tower Light Flashing

• The green tower light now flashes to attract attention during:

  • M00 (Program Stop)
  • M01 (Optional Stop)

  • Manual tool change requests

     

Settings File Name Management

• Settings files can now be renamed for easier organisation.

• File names can start with examples such as:

  • MASSO_5-Axis_Tools

  • MASSO_Mill_Settings

• Additional text or numbers can be added for clearer identification.

   

Improvements & Bug fixes

Motor Alarm Logic Enhancement

• Motor alarms are now checked before homing, improving safety.

   

Spindle Improvements

• Improved spindle Auto On/Off logic.

• Fixed an issue where the spindle could start unintentionally during probing.

   

Jump to Line Enhancements

• Improved reliability and fixed multiple bugs.

• Additional logic improvements for WaterJet Jump to Line.

   

G-code File Editor Fixes

• Fixed issues related to editing and saving files.

   

Multi-Head System Enhancements

• Improved logic and screen button behaviour when switching heads.

   

Axis Slaving Enhancements

• Optimised axis slaving logic for better synchronisation.

Probing Offset Fix

• Fixed a miscalculation bug introduced in v5.04b that caused incorrect probing offsets.

• If offsets were adjusted in v5.04b, restore them to the values used in v5.03.

   

5-Axis Software Startup Fix

• Fixed an issue where the 5-axis version would not start after upgrading from a 3-axis system.

   

Screenshot Capture Performance

• Reduced screenshot save time from 15 seconds to under 1 second.

   

Umbrella Tool Changer Fix

• Fixed an issue where the tool changer could move to the incorrect tool slot after homing.

   

Spindle Start Issue Fix

• Fixed the intermittent spindle start issue present in v5.04b and v5.05.