Hi Jim;
I am working on updating a mach3 parallel port control on an ANS Shizuoka mill. It has a summit quickdraw toolchanger. I have the mechanicals now repaired and have started on the control. I have had only minimal success (read has not blown up) using a vb script in the M6Start macro to output signals which close relays that then send signals back to the quickdraw toolchanger. Each relay controls a function of the tool changer, tool in, tool out, turret rotate, etc. My problem is that I cannot figure out how to get Mach to read the 100 msec contact closure which the tool changer needs to go on to the next operation.
The M6Start script I used is based on the one I used for my late turret control. It is similar to the various M6Start macros posted on the Mach suport forums. I am sure there are far more elegant ways to do the toolchanger especially with the Galil control.
Sorry I cannot be of more help to you with your machine. I would also like to get mine to work when you do get it figured out. I have all the mechanical and electronic schematics if that would be of any help. Let me know and I can scan and post if need be.
Oh yes, I am also trying to upgrade from a parallel port of Mach3 to a Galil 2183 control so I can at some point use a stepper motor to control the turret rotation as an axis in Mach.
Jim Stein