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I have just completed the install of a 10:1 planetary gear reduction on the 12 position ATC. For anyone choosing to use an axis to control the carousel positioning of their diy ATC, this is an excellent suggestion. Thank you Keith. I would say It should even be documented as the proper method when ...

And my learning continues...
Thank you for taking the time to share that information with me.
I will research and get a gear reduction on order and start learning about creating / modifying the m6 command as well as other commands I now realize can be adjusted or created.
I have a feeling as ...

Well, I thought that's what I was doing? The only other option I found concerning the tool changerand opens a small box in the middle of the screen where I type in a number (1), but it also does nothing. I guess through my frustration I'm just missing something.

There is alot to know!
Curious, why would Z be m92 and x,y,b are m91?
Wouldn't you want home to be absolute for all or is that something exclusive to the machine.
Would it be kind of like - I do not use the "park" feature on my mill because I want the table (X axis) to be centered on the saddle ...

I agree with the gear reduction and will go in that direction. 10:1 would reduce the feed from 600 to 60
I will need to learn to write the m6 file, hopefully I can find something to start with and info on necessary points to consider.
Can you elaborate on the a custom homing file compared to the ...

Hello Keith,
Thank you.... It's been quite an experience.

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Tried to attach a short video from my phone but it was to large. I will work on setting up something to upload videos.
I think I understand why you are suggesting the reduction, but ...

Hello,
I have made some progress with the tool changer set up. At this time I have a repeatable home switch installed (tied to - Home all) I do not believe The parameters are set up correctly. The movement is in very small increments and very slow in the Home all command or A+ /A- main screen ...

Ken - I am so greatful for the M6 macro. I know I need to learn how to write and modify macros because the standard M6 macro fallows standard procedures for commercial machine tool changes. I have a tool unclamp switch and the carousel in and out switches but no spindle orientation sensor as I am ...

AWE - I started out with a T1 / home position switch that was tied into the home all #1 input. I designed the switch to be adjustable incase all my careful work wasn't - careful. At start up all 4 axis would home but the #1 tool was off. I could incroment the tool into position but it would always ...

Thank you for the response. I have been using the pro liscence for the entire time my machine has been operational. I installed the latest version and then reverted back to the previous virsion of the softwear thinking that a fresh install of the latest version would give me a chance to reset or ...