Re: Re: Tool change also smart/dumb boxes

Bill,

Yes, I am aware of the AhHa! macro language. It is quite powerful.

>If a provision can be added to both the smart and dumb systems to
>deal with this,it will only make the system more robust and
>valuable.

I AM the one who brought this up, so I obviously think it needs to be
considered...

Both Jon E's card set and Mariss Motherboard would appear to allow
what you are suggesting.

>I believe that the easiest way at first might be to add a serial
>communications protocol which can communicate with say an
>inexpensive PLC<snip>

Why not use the AhHa! approach? People familiar with my posts know I
look for software solutions first, even tho' I am really a hardware
person.

>I wonder if this protocol can be purchased from automation
>direct?

You will call and ask?

From your Macro toolchange code:

>O%M05 ;SPINDLE ON CCW
>AOUT103,0 ;CW SPINDLE OFF
>AOUT104,0 ;CCW SPINDLE OFF
>M99

I think you want the first line here to be:

O%M05 ;SPINDLE OFF

I know, it's just a comment, but it may confuse someone :-)

Hope this helps.

Ballendo