The IO module finally turned up today.
I've got it in and mostly wired up. The turret locked/thermal switches still need to be connected, and the Click to the Kflop (2 IOs and the serial cable), which I'm aiming to get done over the weekend.
After that, the main thing left is dealing with all the programming. I need to get the ladder logic finished, finish tuning the servos, sort the C code for the KFlop, and get the KFlop talking to Mach.
I'm considering switching the servos to torque mode, as most of the latest debates I've seen about Torque via Speed seem to say Torque gives better performace.
Yes, I ordered the Click via Lamonde. I had to wait for the main module to come from the states aswell.
I could of done the turret directly through the KFlop, however I would of had to make an interface board to make use of the low voltage inputs on the addtional header. I'm going to use the lathe as a bit of a test bed to see how well the KFlop works with a PLC for extending ins and outs, as I'm still undecided on how to handle the matchmaker as it's going to need a good bit more IO. I had been considering some custom arduino boards with modbus and 24V IO, but a couple Clicks may make life a bit easier.