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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 11, 2015, 01:49:47 AM »

Rob,  I got the Diagnostics screen to say output 7 and output 8 and both relays that I wanted to work.   I type  M1071 in the midi and relay 7 turns on.  M1070 and the relay turns off, works the same way for relay 8.  I was not able to make OUTPUT 6 work at all.  I am not sure why it would not let me assign something to it.  I tried everything I could to make it work.  Oh well I just skipped it and made OUTPUT 7 and 8.

Thanks for your help!  Your instructions were very clear and concise.  I still would like the LED to flash but for some reason they don't lite up when the output is active.  I will have to figure that out.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 10, 2015, 06:31:30 PM »

Rob I got the relays working by making output 7 and 8 as a Macro.  For some reason I cannot make the red LED flash on the screen like I can 1, 2 ,and 3.  I also for some reason cannot make OUPUT6 work at all.  Says Output6 is Mcode 79.  So not sure how to make ouput6 work.  I used the VBscript like you said adn worked but not for 6.  Output7 I used a reserve 32 i believe.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 10, 2015, 10:37:15 AM »

Rob, how do i make a LED output 7?  I dont see that in the drop down menu as an option.  I am wanting to add output LED 7 to the Diagnostics page 5 in Mach.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 10, 2015, 09:46:18 AM »

Rob thanks for the info.  I am new to all this so going to take me a few tries to get this down.  The machine is going to be used to make parts for my jet ski, Parts for upgrading the G0704, and fior what ever else crosses my mind.  I will give all the new stuff you have given me a try and see what I come up with. 

Thanks,

Jeff

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 10, 2015, 08:53:09 AM »

Rob Thanks a lot!  I will check do what you have suggested.  You gave a me a very clear suggestion which I can understand.  I will give it a shot and see how it goes.

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General Mach Discussion / Mach3 Output 6 and 7

« on: November 09, 2015, 11:01:43 PM »

Hello all I am new to the forum.  I have a G0704 Mill converted to CNC.  I am running a  C32 board, an ESS (smooth stepper), C52 board, C3 bob, C27 for limit switches, 4 G203V drivers.  I just added a the 4th axis to start working on an ATC unit along with A power draw bar.  I have 5 solid state relays in the control box as well.  Relay 1 runs my coolant pump which is 110V, Relay 2 runs an air valve (110V) for the future ATC tool carousel air cylinder, Relay 3 runs the 110V air vavle for the Power draw bar, Relay 4 will run another air vavle (110V) for a blast of air to clean the tools in the carousel.  The 5th realay is not dedicated to any device just yet, but I am sure it will be.

How can I add output 7 LED to the Diagnostics Tab in Mach3?  I would like to see the light on that page flashing to see if it works.  I cant make output 6 light up either but not sure why.  I know the relays work because I used the coolant mist M7 to check the relays and I get power to the plugs.

Any help for this newbie would be good.

Thanks,