Centroid Acorn Controller - Has anyone tried one?

[JAZZCNC]

However, looking at that code snippet, it does look like it will handle the tool position rollover automatically.

Ok think we are looking at two different pieces of code here. I've just downloaded Chaz's file and you could be correct.!!
Looks like ToolTurretPosBit1 uses the tool counter when in incremental mode and then toggles tool position each time this increments.

However Still not sure thou because how does the tool position get incremented inside the PLC.?

[Chaz]

Don't think so Not without watching at least one input and setting the ToolTurretPosBit1. Only then can it increment the CurrentTurretPosition_W variable which then gets stored in MEM1 which then signals to M101 /70001 in main cnctch.mac (M6 macro) that toolChange is Complete.

Without using an input then the only way is to move it using set amount of degrees then reverse etc then increment tool position in the code.

Yep, which is how the Mach 3 ATC macro works.

[JAZZCNC]

Yep, which is how the Mach 3 ATC macro works.

So are you saying this Turret does have sensor.? I was under the impression it didn't and just rotated set amount then reversed little. Then updated tool table.

[Chaz]

So are you saying this Turret does have sensor.? I was under the impression it didn't and just rotated set amount then reversed little. Then updated tool table.

No, no sensor. Here is a video of it running (on Mach 3).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cCDulVashA

[Chaz]

Some more example stuff here.

http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopi...ilit=atc#p5499

[JAZZCNC]

Some more example stuff here.

http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopi...ilit=atc#p5499

Ye thats one I've been looking at and is more like what would be needed to make work thru PLC. Notice there are commands for error checking and actually turning turret.

[Chaz]

Copied:-

TurretMotor is an output. It turns on if currentPosition_W != RequestedLocation_W.

;If current position != requested position, rotate turret
IF DoingTurretIndex_M && RequestedLocation_W != CurrentTurretPosition_W THEN SET TurretMotor

Not sure where or how this TurretMotor is defined. On my Triac, that was just an output for a relay, so that's easy. This is different as its actually the A Axis and not an 'outside' device.

[m_c]

Ok think we are looking at two different pieces of code here. I've just downloaded Chaz's file and you could be correct.!!
Looks like ToolTurretPosBit1 uses the tool counter when in incremental mode and then toggles tool position each time this increments.

However Still not sure thou because how does the tool position get incremented inside the PLC.?

I'm only going by the code snippet Chaz posted, but it looks to me like if you enable incremental mode, it expects you to link an input, along with a directional command, and the rest is then handled behind the scenes.
However, I would still expect you to be able to directly change the tool position, to allow for tool changer homing routines, and recovery of changers that have no home sensor.

[JAZZCNC]

I'm only going by the code snippet Chaz posted, but it looks to me like if you enable incremental mode, it expects you to link an input, along with a directional command, and the rest is then handled behind the scenes.
However, I would still expect you to be able to directly change the tool position, to allow for tool changer homing routines, and recovery of changers that have no home sensor.

If notice there's nothing in there which actually moves the turret etc. Still needs code adding. Better example is to look at this link and download the file.
http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopi...lit=turret+atc

[Chaz]

If notice there's nothing in there which actually moves the turret etc. Still needs code adding. Better example is to look at this link and download the file.
http://centroidcncforum.com/viewtopi...lit=turret+atc

Ye, that works due to this.

TurretMotor IS OUT2 ;&*;

I suspect that's a relay.

I wonder if I can set Step as an output?