How to let an M command trigger an output

[VincentS]

Ok here my big question…

I’m setting up my outputs on the standard acorn output relay board 1-8

1 output is hard wired to my spindle cooler… but it is named “Flood” because that is controlling output 1
2 output is spare
3 output is hard wired to my dustcollector wich should start whenever I start routing… (but I cannot get it to work) I don’t know the Mcode to trigger output 3

4 output is my workshop central hvac system that kicks in when air dust levels reach a certain level ( don’t worry about that) but I need to set it on whenever I start a routing session.. How do I control output 4…

I know for example that M8 turns on my “Flood” while in fact it is my spindle cooler…

My big question is

1, what are the M commands for output 1-8
2, I want to map a button that also can trigger that output..

For example. if I could have output 1-8 under a button and put in on my custom VCP layout I would be happy, but also I would like to know where I can find the commands to put it in my custom Gcode..

[martyscncgarage]

Here is my BIG comment...."We can't SEE what you SEE"
Please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
Thanks for the report, always good to post a fresh report.
Need to know what you are working on and what you are wanting to do.
Outputs are selected in the Wizard based on what you need the output to do.

Marty

[swissi]

VincentS,

if your output is configured as OUTPUTx (x=1-8) in the Wizard you can activate the output with M6x (x-1-8) and turn it off with M8x (x=1-8)

So to turn on OUTPUT5 you activate it with M65 and turn it off with M85.

-swissi

[VincentS]

I thought I'd explained well Marty...

Just a couple of buttons to trigger an output.. And an M number to trigger them in my custom G-code so my dust collector and my workshop ventilation kicks in whenever I start a Job..

Here is my BIG comment...."We can't SEE what you SEE"
Please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
Thanks for the report, always good to post a fresh report.
Need to know what you are working on and what you are wanting to do.
Outputs are selected in the Wizard based on what you need the output to do.

Marty

[VincentS]

Thanks Swissi..

Al I needed to know

VincentS,

if your output is configured as OUTPUTx (x=1-8) in the Wizard you can activate the output with M6x (x-1-8) and turn it off with M8x (x=1-8)

So to turn on OUTPUT5 you activate it with M65 and turn it off with M85.

-swissi

[VincentS]

Check If you run into the same issue as I did.

The output LED is wrong in the manual... should be 1122 for this event number

[martyscncgarage]

I thought I'd explained well Marty...

Just a couple of buttons to trigger an output.. And an M number to trigger them in my custom G-code so my dust collector and my workshop ventilation kicks in whenever I start a Job..

Here is my BIG comment...."We can't SEE what you SEE"
Please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
Thanks for the report, always good to post a fresh report.
Need to know what you are working on and what you are wanting to do.
Outputs are selected in the Wizard based on what you need the output to do.

Marty

I was just trying to figure out why you wanted to do it that way vs. using some of the preconfigured outputs.
You must have specific needs unique to your router.
Water pump in my opinion should be on all the time. You could put a temp switch in line to cut off the pump after falls below a certain level.
There is a RouterDust Collector output that is assigned a M code. I add a G4Px to delay its turn off to clear the hose.

Swissi answered your question as you asked it.
Good luck with your project.
Marty

[VincentS]

Hi Marty..

My problem with the predefined functions was that M8/M9 already was used by the "flood" function. Router dust collection uses the same M8/M9.

So now I configured it as followed.

As soon as I run a file my spindlecooler goes on imediately. After that the router goes to the toolchange position en set my Z zero. Meanwhile in the mfunc6 macro I trigger with output 2 my arduino board that sets my blastgates in the right position. When the job starts and my spindle starts turning the dustcollector also kicks in.

Now sins I have just a small workshop and one big dust collection It is possible that I have to use my tablesaw in between. That's why I needed the two buttons that can trigger the outputs as well.

So I can pause the cnc project, Turn my dust collection off and trigger my arduino again to reset the blastgates. I could have done It outside Acorn but having all the controls in one place is realy nice and makes it safer as well... Trust me but running a big dust collector having all blastgates closed and have an imploding pvc pipe is no fun

I thought I'd explained well Marty...

Just a couple of buttons to trigger an output.. And an M number to trigger them in my custom G-code so my dust collector and my workshop ventilation kicks in whenever I start a Job..

Here is my BIG comment...."We can't SEE what you SEE"
Please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
Thanks for the report, always good to post a fresh report.
Need to know what you are working on and what you are wanting to do.
Outputs are selected in the Wizard based on what you need the output to do.

Marty

I was just trying to figure out why you wanted to do it that way vs. using some of the preconfigured outputs.
You must have specific needs unique to your router.
Water pump in my opinion should be on all the time. You could put a temp switch in line to cut off the pump after falls below a certain level.
There is a RouterDust Collector output that is assigned a M code. I add a G4Px to delay its turn off to clear the hose.

Swissi answered your question as you asked it.
Good luck with your project.
Marty