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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: lew on January 26, 2007, 08:51:17 AM

Title: Spindle start delay
Post by: lew on January 26, 2007, 08:51:17 AM

Hi:
I've been running a new install of Mach3 just to get used to it.
I've noticed a bit of a time delay whenever an M04 is issued. The machine stops for a bit (maybe 2 seconds) and the spindle starts and the machine continues. Same for spindle stop (M05). Is there a built in timer that can be changed? On my other system when M04 is encountered it simply starts the spindle and exectues the next command immediately.
Thanks
LEW

Title: Re: Spindle start delay
Post by: sshneider on January 26, 2007, 08:58:00 AM

That's called 'Dwell' time.  You can change it through the config screen.

Regards,
Sid

Title: Re: Spindle start delay
Post by: lew on January 26, 2007, 06:48:35 PM

Thanks, Sid.
I found the setting under ports and pins in the spindle section.
It was set at one and I changed it to zero and it worked just fine.
LEW