Release Date: 7 February 2025

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 software to complete the update, approximately 45 seconds
7. Press the Escape button to exit the software load screen.
8. Use your Printable file to check your settings, correct if needed.

The Update is complete.

New in Version 5.09

Plasma Flying Start

• Added Plasma Flying Start logic.

• When using Jump to Line, the torch position is stored.

• If the torch moves within 5 mm of this position, the plasma torch will automatically ignite.

   

Plasma Tip Life Counter

• Added to the F2 screen.

• Tracks torch firing cycles to help monitor tip life and maintenance.

Save Probing Points to File

• Probing data is now automatically saved to MASSO Part Probing Data.txt after successful probing.

Conversational Wizards

• Improved user interface for generating simple G-code.

• More intuitive and efficient workflow.

Mill Conversational Wizards

• Added Thread Milling support.

Lathe Conversational Wizards

• Added Internal Threading.

• Added Spring Pass option for improved finish and accuracy.

   

MPG Info Toggle

• Clicking the MPG Info section in the top status bar now toggles between:

  • Spindle Override

  • Feed Override

Improvements & Bug Fixes

G-code Editor Enhancements

• Added Up/Down arrow icons for easier navigation.

Tool Changer Improvements

Linear Tool Changer Type 1

• Updated tray Up/Down logic for dual-valve control.

• Fixed incorrect tool slot assignments when switching from Linear to Manual tool changer.

• Updated tray sequence:

  • Z-axis moves up first

  • Tool tray moves up

  • Moves to X and Y unload position

• Fixed additional tray Up/Down logic issues.

   

Mill Linear Tool Changer

• Improved logic for setups with one valve and two sensors.

Umbrella Tool Changer

• Fixed tool slot assignment bug.

WABECO 8-Tool Turret

• Added 500 ms delay for locking solenoid during homing.

WEBCO Tool Changer

• Fixed issue causing extra reverse pulses.

Pragati Tool Turret

• Fixed issue where maximum tools were locked to 8.

• Added support for setting tool count in the F1 screen.

4-Station Turret

• Renamed to Multi-Station Turret.

• Automatically detects supported tool count based on Tool Changer Input assignments in F1 – Setup.

• Supports up to 8 tools. 

Probing & Calibration Improvements

• Improved F4 Tool Edit logic:

  • Confirmation prompt now appears if Auto Tool Zero is selected with a different tool.

• Probing screen improvements:

  • Warning shown if probe is assigned but not loaded.

  • Probing is prevented until corrected.

     

Machine Homing & Parking Enhancements

• Homing now stops if air pressure is low.

• Added separate Angular Homing feedrate.

• Restricted the following inputs to F2 and F3 screens only:

  • Home Machine

  • Go to Machine Home

  • Go to Parking Position

• External home requests now check if the door is open before proceeding.

   

WaterJet Enhancements & Fixes

• Increased cut sense timeout from 5 s to 12 s.

• Improved Feedhold behaviour:

  • Abrasive stops on Feedhold

  • Jet start sequence exits immediately

  • Auto-restart if Feedhold occurs between Abrasive and WaterJet activation

• Fixed premature WaterJet shut-off before motion stopped.

• Fixed auto-start issue after file restart.

• Improved cut sense logic:

  • WaterJet starts only after Z-axis reaches material

• Added safety logic:

  • Feedhold, Door Open, or Motion Cancel exits timeout loop with an error.

     

Plasma Enhancements & Fixes

• Added Plasma-Ohmic Enable for sensors requiring an enable signal.

• Added Plasma-Cut Resume feature.

• Added Plasma Tip Life Counter to the F2 screen.

   

User Interface Enhancements

• Redesigned wizard screen for improved usability.

• Added icons to buttons for easier navigation.

   

Wi-Fi Window Fixes

• Fixed missing IP address display.

• Fixed saving and displaying of static and dynamic IP addresses.

   

General Fixes & Enhancements

• Fixed spindle PID logic on Sherline machines.

• Fixed PWM spindle outputs going HIGH on power-up.

• Fixed keyboard issues (’ and ‘)’ keys were causing F1/F2 screen switching.

• Added logic to release pressed buttons on USB device removal.

• Fixed cursor hiding in job position display.

• Upgraded subprogram repeat counter from 8-bit to 32-bit.

• Fixed Laser M8/M9 clearing all outputs instead of checking head numbers.

• Fixed issues when switching between Laser and Spindle PWM control.

• Improved air pressure alarm logic.

• Added Tower Light green flashing for manual tool changes.

• Axis JOG via external inputs now only works in F3.

• Mill Jump to Line now starts spindle before Z-axis moves into position.