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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: LegoOmega on September 19, 2013, 04:58:42 PM
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i have a machine that i am adapting to run mach3. i have the x and y running great but my z axis is a air cylinder that is either up or down. i have been messing with this for a while and i cant figure out how to get the z to plunge. it is relay controlled and i was wondering if there is a way to make it use the cylinder anytime there is a negative z command? i dont know if i am explaining this correct or not. this machine is actually a router.
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May be possible to use a Brain which looks at the Z axis DRO, you could then use a formula to operate outputs depending on the value in that DRO.
Hood
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Thanks for the response. Sorry but I am pretty new to this and was wondering if you might be able to provide a link or explanation on how to download this?
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Brains are integral to Mach, you can start to Make one if you go to Operator menu in Mach then Brain Editor.
You should also be able to find a video introducing Brains on the Mach website.
Hood