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Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 3:44 pm
by MarkRH
I am having a issue with setting up the dust collector to turn on automatically as it starts the job.

Dust collector is wired to output 7, set in wizard Router dust collection output 7

From the VCP I can toggle it on and off fine, when the Auto/man Auto is on it does not start the vacuum when job starts.

Is there something simple I am missing?

Thanks

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:04 pm
by cnckeith
post a fresh report.zip

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:42 pm
by RogDC
Make sure you have 'Router Dust Collection' selected from the Wizard for output 7, and not just 'Dust Collection'.

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2021 6:58 pm
by martyscncgarage
RogDC wrote: Mon Apr 05, 2021 4:42 pm Make sure you have 'Router Dust Collection' selected from the Wizard for output 7, and not just 'Dust Collection'.
Correct!

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:02 pm
by MarkRH
Rog, Marty,
Yes its Router dust collection, it works if I toggle it to manual and press button, just wont start auto so I am toggling it to manual a few seconds after it starts cutting.

Fresh report
report_0C1C570447DB-0403203101_2021-04-06_17-37-29.zip
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Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:09 pm
by martyscncgarage
From: https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... ctions.pdf

Try:

DustCollectionOn An output typically used for Dust Collector control.
M35 activates output to start Dust Collector.
M36 turns Dust Collector Off.

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:35 pm
by RogDC
MarkRH wrote: Tue Apr 06, 2021 5:02 pm it works if I toggle it to manual and press button, just wont start auto so I am toggling it to manual a few seconds after it starts cutting.

report_0C1C570447DB-0403203101_2021-04-06_17-37-29.zip
Did you modify your Post Processor with the M8/M9 commands to turn on the Router Dust Collection at start and off at the end of the G-Code file?

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:06 pm
by MarkRH
Marty, have not tried the DustCollectionOn that is listed under Mill, didnt think it would work for the Router buttons

Rog, no modifications, I assumed it had commands built in?

Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:15 pm
by RogDC
Mark,
You need to add the M commands in. I use V-Carve Pro and have 6 post processors set up for the Acorn, 3 with Dust Collection, 3 w/o.

Here's my PP for you to look at, search the M8/M9
Centroid_DC_Precision_Router_inch.zip
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Re: Router dust collector vcp button

Posted: Tue Apr 06, 2021 6:36 pm
by MarkRH
Rog,

Ok thanks, will have to learn how to add those commands, wheres the best place to start lol!, I downloaded and extracted but couldnt open in adobe.