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General Mach Discussion / Delay between lines of code

« on: October 08, 2013, 01:22:47 PM »

I have searched and tried everything I can to fix this problem, but I can't find a solution.  Here is my program.  Yes, I can write this all as one movement without a problem, but I will be inserting macros to turn on and off a laser, so I want to test movement first.  I am running in metric, I have all CV controls turned off, I have tried turning on one at a time and changing values without any luck.  I continually get a slight delay between each line of code which causes major problems with our laser application.  Any help is appreciated.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 G540 analog output

« on: March 07, 2013, 10:44:58 AM »

I am a real newbie.  I have a 4-axis kit from CNC router parts.  I am really only using two axis' right now.  X and A (for my application).  I have these running great.  My problem, is that I need a 4 volt analog output.  I thought I would be able to do this with the VFD output, but I have had zero luck so far.  I need to trigger the 4 volts on and off just like motor switching on and off in the g code.  Any suggestions on what to try?

TIA.
J.