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Mach SDK plugin questions and answers. / Machine control via USB
« on: November 11, 2009, 02:38:37 AM »
Hi together,
I try to get some infos about MACH3 for evaluate the suitability for my project. I hope, someone can tell me, whether its possible.
I have to control a micro welding machine. The machine parameter are complete controllable via USB. Now I build a manipulator with (now) two axis with servos. The motors are immediate controllable with MACH3, clear. But the problem is, I have to send commands via USB in the right order together with the positioning commands in the G-code. The needed USB commands are controlling parameters like welding current and some other voltages.
For this, I have to send commands via USB in/between the "G-code". I think, this will not work without a plugin. But the question is: Is this possible with a plugin or I'am at a wrong track?
The USB access in C++ is not the problem, only the connection to MACH3.
Thanks Karsten
I try to get some infos about MACH3 for evaluate the suitability for my project. I hope, someone can tell me, whether its possible.
I have to control a micro welding machine. The machine parameter are complete controllable via USB. Now I build a manipulator with (now) two axis with servos. The motors are immediate controllable with MACH3, clear. But the problem is, I have to send commands via USB in the right order together with the positioning commands in the G-code. The needed USB commands are controlling parameters like welding current and some other voltages.
For this, I have to send commands via USB in/between the "G-code". I think, this will not work without a plugin. But the question is: Is this possible with a plugin or I'am at a wrong track?
The USB access in C++ is not the problem, only the connection to MACH3.
Thanks Karsten