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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: Tweakie.CNC on July 12, 2011, 08:26:48 AM

Title: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 12, 2011, 08:26:48 AM

I suppose I should know the answer to this but I don't.  :'(

What is the significance of the green rectangle surrounding the Cycle Start button and why does it sometimes flash on / off during the last few lines of a program ?

Thanks,

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Hood on July 12, 2011, 08:48:19 AM

It is meant to show that the Cycle Start is operative, ie the code is running and not in feedhold, I have never noticed it flashing on and off but it may be something to do with that I dont often watch that close of could possibly be G4's in your code. Actually not sure if a G4 does put it out but I would imagine it does.
Hood

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Hood on July 12, 2011, 08:51:09 AM

Just tested, G4 doesnt put it out so not that.
Hood

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 12, 2011, 11:51:04 AM

Hi Hood,

Thanks for trying that.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: budman68 on July 12, 2011, 07:14:58 PM

Had a look at this as well with some of my code and it does not flash for me.

It's listed as OEM code 804 which is "Start LED"

Dave

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 13, 2011, 01:43:16 AM

Hi Dave,

Thanks for that.

I don't think it is supposed to flash but perhaps it is indicating that there is some sort of bad code or something.

It occurred to me that if I knew why it was flashing It would give me a clue as to what I am doing wrong.

Tweakie.

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: stirling on July 13, 2011, 11:25:53 AM

When running it seems to go off whilst it's in a macro.

Ian

Title: Re: Mach Screen Question.
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 13, 2011, 11:33:07 AM

Thanks Ian, a bit more info.

Tweakie.