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Re: Change Tool & re-zero Z axis during a job

Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2022 1:07 am
by Sword
Your M6 macro is named "mfunc6.mac.mac", rename it to just mfunc6.mac. You have a double Mac & cheese. :D

Something else that may cause you problems down the road, I see in your report, that you are using a laptop and that the CPU is way out of spec with a Single Thread Rating of 789. It will likely choke the first time you throw a file at it that is anything more than straight line motion. Try running a v-carve or 3D relief file and I'd be surprised if it doesn't start stuttering.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cp ... PU&id=2535

Re: Change Tool & re-zero Z axis during a job

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 4:22 am
by fma1955
Thank you VERY much Scott, that's what it was. I was dropped on my head (true) when I was a baby so that's made me a few Kangaroos short in the top paddock. That excuse has been VERY handy for the past 67yrs so hopefully it will suffice this time as well. :lol:
Is there anyway the "Input" 0,1 or 2 can be put in through the MPG? My computer is in the next room so I have to keep running back & forward.
I have attached a picture of my desktop computers specs.
Once again thank you very much for all your help.

Re: Change Tool & re-zero Z axis during a job

Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2022 10:47 am
by Sword
"Kangaroos short in the top paddock" :lol:

I don't know of a way to enter a value with the MPG, other than being able to hit Cycle Start. Perhaps one of the PLC guru's can answer whether or not that can be done. Perhaps a second monitor/keyboard at the machine would be good. I like and have had good luck with the Logitech K400r/K400 wireless keyboards.

Your PC....
https://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersuppo ... ds/309.pdf

Re: Change Tool & re-zero Z axis during a job

Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2022 3:57 am
by fma1955
Thanks again to everyone for your help. Special thank you to Gary & Scott. :D