Machsupport Forum
Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: dec@rocketmail.com on October 16, 2012, 03:35:12 PM
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Hi all,
I use Mach3 and a xylotex board to run a Taig. Works great.
Now I'm getting an old Techno Isel machine retrofitted to run on Gecko drivers. This setup will be a bit more complicated and will involve having Mach3 provide (2) air lines to this ATC:
http://www.usovo.de/shop/Tool-Changer-and-HF-Spindles/Tool-Changer-Systems/WZW-Adapter-Tool-Changer/Kress-Toolchanger/Toolchanger-System-Kress-FME-530-FME-800-FME-1050::566.html
Mach3 will also activate an air clamp. I know I will need Solid-State Relay to zap the pneumatic actuators open. My question is, where will I get these 3 different 5V+ signals? Does the LPT cable have 3 open pins? Also, if the Actuators and SSR's are 24VDC, can I just run them directly off a 24VDC power supply? Or do I need any sort of additional components?
Any help is greatly appreciated....
dh
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Can you send me a copy of the tool changer macro?
Dan