Initial Design Check Please

[Clive S]

Nice to see you back on again Trev.

In the file i have though it starts with a tool change request, but the spindle carry on running. Is this because i need to code the macro for the M command

Not sure what you are saying here but the spindle should start using a M3 and then to stop it use a M5.

If you post the gcode file up then it could be checked.

Beautiful machine by the way I think you should put it in the hall of fame http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/10066...inished+builds
so that others can see it and get inspiration .

[Gotty101]

Hi Clive,

Thanks for the reply and the kind words. Yes the spindle starts and stops using the M commands. It may be the test gcode file i found on the net, ill upload it when i get home. I had read that the tool change macro is empty so you implement it yourself, which may be the issue and just a matter of telling the spindle to stop and start again when you say you have changed the tool.

I will post it into the gallery once ive finished tidying it up and fitted the last bits. I cant wait to have a play with it :D

Trev

[Neale]

Are you using Mach3? I seem to remember a configuration setting somewhere that specifies action on tool change, and one possibility was, in effect, "do nothing".