Hi guys,
I have found a strange issue I can't seem to make headway on by my self. When it is time for a tool change I call an M5 to stop the spindle but have found that this call is turning off my dust extractor output (M8 – not really coolant I know but seemed like a good idea at the time of setting up the cnc )
I have tried the following:
dust extractor to be activated by M8/M9 on output number 1 - when the program hits a M5 call the dust extractor output turns off after the dwell
dust extractor to be activated by M888/M999 (basic output on and off scripts) and output number 1 - when the program hits a M5 call the dust extractor output turns off after the dwell
dust extractor to be activated by M888/M999 (basic output on and off scripts) and output number 20 – This works as expected and stays on after an M5 call.
The last option is my back up solution but I am interested seeing if I can get M8 and M9 to work.
I have looked at the M5 macro and it is just a stopspin call, has mach3 got some built in coolant off with tool spin down feature?
I have also attached my XML file as I still cannot get mach3 to ignore my M codes while simulating. I have the box in general config ticked but still my dust hood and extractors outputs fire during simulation ( I have made custom vb buttons to turn my control offline to stop this issue but feel this is a poor long term solution)
Best Regards
Krishna Khatri-Chetri | CNC Sales Support
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