RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why can't I re-run this program?

Tim,

Thank you, I am just learning and finally getting my Sherline 5400 completed
and making chips. I could watch this run for hours!

John

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tim Goldstein [mailto:timg@...]
> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 12:19 PM
> To: 'CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com'
> Subject: RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Why can't I re-run this program?
>
>
> I never really got a good explanation of the various "M" codes,
> but I use an
> M2 at the end and the programs to rewind to the top after a couple of
> seconds and will rerun with just the press of the run button.
>
> Tim
> [Denver, CO]
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> >
> > I have the following short G-code program I would like to run in EMC
> > multiple times without reloading it. In other words, I want it to run
> > every time I click on the run botton. This only does the X and Y axis
> > because at this time I am still working on the Z axis. This program
> > is to help me in making the bracket for the Z axis motor.
> >
> > g20
> > f 2
> > g01 x1.5
> > g01 y .5
> > g01 x0
> > g01 y0
> > m30
> >
> > The program runs fine, but only once. Should I be using M0 or M2 to
> > stop the program and leave it in a state that it will start over when
> > run is pressed? This program may seem a bit silly, but since my Z axis
> > is currently manual, I want to be able to move the Z by hand, and then
> > make another pass on this rectangular pocket.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > John Guenther
> >
> >
> > Addresses:
> > FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> > FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/
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