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My operating profile in my startup is gone and has reverted back to a default. I have the profile saved several places but I can't get it moved to the start up page. How do I fix this...


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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Macro for inputs and outputs
« on: February 03, 2016, 03:44:40 PM »
Trying to get this macro to work better -
The controller sends a signal to an air valve that sends a signal to the tow Desoutter drillers to activate
There is a cam switch at on the drillers that is to send a switch to the controller when the cycle is done so the controller moves to the next position and does it all over again.

The problem is the "sleep " command .... not sure why it is isn't working correctly but I have to have a sleep that is greater than the driller cycle... My desire is that the sleep command just takes the signal form the driller completion and turns that sustained signal into a momentary signal.  If I am not drilling and the signal stays on the controller moves quickly - like the sleep command is ignored. But when actually drilling the sleep command has to be longer than the drill cycle or it tries to move the part before the driller has finished up. Make sense? MMMMM?

Here is the Macro - it works - just want to get the thing to cycle faster.

ActivateSignal(OUTPUT1)
While Ismoving()
Sleep(1100)        ' Wait 1.1 sec  This can be adjusted as needed
Wend
While IsActive(INPUT1)= False
Sleep(50)
Wend
DeactivateSignal(OUTPUT1)

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General Mach Discussion / code for a repeat single axis driller
« on: January 08, 2016, 03:34:58 PM »
Having trouble getting the code to work. Using Mach3
Basically want the start with an input to the driller - then when the driller finishes signal the stepper to move the desired amount then signal the driller to drill and so forth - usually a set repeat.
Controller has 3 outputs and inputs...
Can get it to cycle and dwell for a short time but send or receive the signal.

any ideas - new to the g-code stuff but have some experienced help..

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