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You should be getting the little Topcon symbol in the corner to open up the menu? If not it’s possibly a glitch in the 3DMC software and update should fix

Sure can! IMU's are used now which handle anything.

MC Mobile wasn’t released/available at the time we configured this machine and currently MC Mobile is configured for mastless GNSS indicate (no auto) for 6way dozer blades / buckets

@@MrTopcon Gotcha, that thought dawned on me after I commented. I wasn't sure when the video was uploaded.

This was released a few months ago now so all ready to roll

@MrTopcon we are using 3dmc with our LN-150 have it on 2 excavators and a 333g...learning as we go..your channel has been a huge help....a tutorial of setting up excavator to dig and then going thru options would be a great video to come

@@darksidemoto3693 I have a punch of videos I want to do in the near future. I plan on doing an “advanced 3DMC features” and a few more “how to” in Pock 3D. What specifically were you requiring ?

@MrTopcon we are just setting everything up ..haven't actually us3d on job yet...just a tutorial on setting up station to machine and different visual setting and or shortcuts...maybe things you've found helpful in the field that others would find helpful as well. Thanks

@@darksidemoto3693 give these a try ruclips.net/video/UuDvQy_PzVM/видео.htmlsi=xKiASCw6VK1ksGsx

No worries Eric - this should assist. 1) you need a dog bone sensor if you are running a sandwich rotator setup ie. you can remove the rotator and put buckets onto the quick hitch and still need one in the rotator (some exceptions to this as maybe able to use factory sensor) However if it direct mounted you do not require a dog bone sensor and it will be mounted into the hitch. 2) The new generation of Topcon MC max and MC Mobile systems calibrate the specific hitch (rotator, tilting or quick) to the machine - once this is done at install adding buckets is a very simple process. If you’re adding a tilting bucket it’s a bit more involved as it will have an additional sensor.

Mr Topcon explain most of it. I have a sandwiched setup so I have a dog bone sensor. And like he said, once a rotator is calibrated you can just calibrate buckets like normal selecting that it will be on a rotator.

Yup, the total station follows/tracking the prism on the roof to provide instant position/height information of the excavator - same as grader/CTL/dozer. That seems odd on the Trimble solution, it kind of defeats the purpose a bit…

@@MrTopconwhat he is talking about is rotating the machine to establish location.

I have had Trimble UTS and now Topcon mc mobile LPS and as far as location you still need to rotate the machine when you move but the software is more user friendly and doesn’t “get mad” at you if u don’t do it right away. Yes it may be off a little horizontally but you can still see the excavator moving on the screen and it will try to give the location as close as.possible until automatically updating more precisely as you continue to work at the new spot. I used to get so annoyed at Trimble that the screen would go blank and I had no general idea if i moved enough to the new location. Topcon has essentially fixed this problem.

Hold down the 3DMC button in top left corner of the “about” menu

depends on machine, attachment, dual or single GNSS, single or hybrid LPS, all the licensing options, and who your dealer is. For reference a SharpGrade G128 with single GNSS is right around $115-120K.

I’m not 100% sure sorry, they may have come from Turck supplier directly. I have seen cables with 90 degree connector on the end as well

This example would due to the size of the machine but typically people are fitting this system to machines 5.5T to 15T

Personally no as I haven’t needed to use volume calcs yet. Are you running the latest release of the software?

I am having the same issue!

I personally think 65 but have heard of guys pushing pit run, this is very rough on gear though.

Hi Michael, to get through calibration you simply don’t tick “dog bone sensor” as the option. The machine calibrates the geometry then you add in buckets/tilt hitches within 3DMC itself. We would setup a standard hitch then add a Tilt bucket to this and all should be well

Hey, I have a Sharpgrade walk around video ready to go but just waiting for the kit to be officially released (this month). But very similar to excavator, 3x IMU sensors (body, hitch and blade) and if it’s a grader blade then an additional rotation sensor is added . Then you can add laser receivers or sonic tracker if required as it’s 2D backwards compatible

Yup, indicate excavator but CTL box/grader blades are auto. If you want auto excavator then it’s the MC-Max solutions line, there is another video showing the differences

Hi Eric , no worries will do but in the meantime there are “find me here” on the plan search view along with turn total station controls. There will be options to set “home positions” so you can have it turn to there which can be updated as you move around the site. Loosing the prism due to rotation doesn’t seem to be an issue if it’s positioned correctly, elevated and far from centre of rotation.

The LN 150 goes into an auto search pattern. As of right now you can’t modify the search pattern but it does function ok if you don’t move and wait for it to re connect. Otherwise you can control it from the screen to your general location and start a search pattern.

With the LN-150 it does need to be ground based control or prism based as the LN-150 doesn’t have reflectorless measurement (no scope) If you’re wanting to use target based setups you can use the system with GT/PS total stations that are machine control upgraded.

No worries at all

Yes! MC-Mobile works with an Tilt via an extra TS-i4 sensor, Tiltrotator (Major brands) and an Engcon V2 sensor configuration.

Yup what he said, if it’s a direct fit tilt rotator then a 5th sensor isn’t required

⁠​⁠@@MrTopconwhat do you mean by direct fit? If your tilt rotator has a built in rotation sensor it should connect directly to Topcon through CAN connection. I have a rototilt on a wet coupler and we ran the can connection of the tilt sensor right through the electrical connection of the main rototilt coupler and the rotation sensor is built in so when I drop the rotator it automatically disconnects everything without having to separate wires.

Yes

@@MCBuildNH by direct fit means the hitch is pinned to the stick compared to their being another quick coupler so you can remove the rotator, some of these can be optioned with SQ or EC oil quick disconnect. Most rotators have the rotation sensor in them (some governed by size) which sends rotation information back to the machine control however you may need to fit an IMU to register the hitch tilt position. Some Rotators now have IMUs fitted that machine control systems may be able to use.

Hey, glad you find them useful. I made a pocket 3D relative vs actual control video a couple months ago - this might be quite useful. Drop a comment on that video if it doesn’t assist you

Hi Duke, the sensors are rated for pretty extreme G force applications. I’ve had clients use rock breakers and vibration piling attachments without issues to the sensors.