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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help: M6 macro acts weird
« on: December 12, 2012, 10:19:32 AM »
Sorry - mapped m8 to output 2, m7 to output 1.


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General Mach Discussion / Re: Help: M6 macro acts weird
« on: December 12, 2012, 10:18:48 AM »
I'm using m8 for the clamp and m7 for the ATC drawbar.

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General Mach Discussion / Help: M6 macro acts weird
« on: December 12, 2012, 09:40:00 AM »
Hi all,

I am building an auto-tool changer for a Techno machine.  I have my relay box and solenoid array built and they work great.  Here's my snag:

I have added an "M8" to the beginning of my post processor, and "M9" at the end.  This operates a clamp that MUST remain on for the entirety of the routine.  And it does, unless I change tools.  If I run an M6 tool change, the clamp lets go temporarily, then re-engages.  This happens exactly when the drawbar (Output1) is deactivated, and the spindle picks up the new tool.  For some reason, it's deactivating output2 also.  Strangely, it re-activates almost immediately.....

The macro is attached.  Anyone have any ideas?

tx,

Declan


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General Mach Discussion / Nervous Newbie Needs Relay Help
« on: October 16, 2012, 03:35:12 PM »
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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