Different i/o's at the same time

[capsteve]

Does anyone know if the mach software will allow me to use the galil plugin, the printer port i/o and a tcp modbus at the same time??
i was going to get a few outputs on the printer port just to get some functionality, then add either a pci or modbus i/o controller for tool change and other
functions.

thanks steve

[smurph]

If you use an external motion plugin, the printer port can't be used for I/O.  However, the TCP MODBUS will work fine in tandem with the Galil.

[capsteve]

ok no printer port....
But, i'm hoping i can use the few outputs on the galil controller (1842) without interfering with an external I/O???
i really only need spindle on and coolant.....

steve
   

[kcrouch]

Steve,
Galil outputs are fine, but they must be set thru Mach or Mach will change them back in 100 ms. Just map them and use Mach to control them.
Kenny