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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4: Need help with a macro for lathe turret.
« on: December 06, 2021, 09:19:18 AM »
Yes, I always get ethernet, mainly because I use TCP Modbus communication between the Click and Mach4 and it is much faster file transfer. As long as you only need the 8 in and 6 out that should work.
As far as creating logic. It is all ladder logic, if you know how to do that then it is fairly straight forward; if not, YouTube is your friend. The first time I ever used a PLC was to do a tool change on a Hurco VMC; fairly extensive but I got it figured out pretty quick.
On this forum, I'm sure everyone will have their own opinion, use a PLC or just code the tool change. To me, if you are using a stepper or servo for turret position, I would code it. If you are using switches, counting mechanism, or some other mechanical way of determining position, I would personally use a PLC because it is easier for me to do.
As far as creating logic. It is all ladder logic, if you know how to do that then it is fairly straight forward; if not, YouTube is your friend. The first time I ever used a PLC was to do a tool change on a Hurco VMC; fairly extensive but I got it figured out pretty quick.
On this forum, I'm sure everyone will have their own opinion, use a PLC or just code the tool change. To me, if you are using a stepper or servo for turret position, I would code it. If you are using switches, counting mechanism, or some other mechanical way of determining position, I would personally use a PLC because it is easier for me to do.