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Re: plcext1616 does not work <switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 10:20 am
by centroid467
How are those handwheels working for you? I noticed that they look to have a differential output but USBBOB expects single ended. Very nice build by the way, excellent cabinet layout.
Re: plcext1616 does not work <switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:27 pm
by Angelo DiCenso
They work great centroid467, do you have an issue with them? I can send you my wiring
Re: plcext1616 does not work <switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:47 pm
by centroid467
Angelo DiCenso wrote: ↑Fri Jan 17, 2025 12:27 pm
They work great centroid467, do you have an issue with them? I can send you my wiring
I don't have any issues with them but I am definitely curious about the wiring.
Re: plcext1616 does not work <switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 1:59 pm
by Angelo DiCenso
Re: plcext1616 does not work <switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:34 pm
by cnckeith
thanks! this helps so much to see what you are working on!

Re: Fryer et-18 easy turn Lathe: AcornSix, USBBOB, plcext1616 does not work <resolved switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 6:06 pm
by Angelo DiCenso
cnckeith, suntravel and others
This is the auto gear selection High and low M3 and M4 that I have done so far. I am very confused on the part :
where can I obtain the assigned g code speed (Sxxxx value) so that I can use it as reference to ( if sxxxx >=350RPM High Gear otherwise Low Gear)
Re: Fryer et-18 easy turn Lathe: AcornSix, USBBOB, plcext1616 does not work <resolved switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 6:13 pm
by cncsnw
CNC system variable #4119 holds the last (RPM-mode) 'S' command.
See section 8.2.16 in the Lathe operator's manual.
Re: Fryer et-18 easy turn Lathe: AcornSix, USBBOB, plcext1616 does not work <resolved switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Wed Jan 22, 2025 6:32 pm
by Angelo DiCenso
cncsnw; thanks for the reply.
What I have done in the two M3 and M4 will then work?
Re: Fryer et-18 easy turn Lathe: AcornSix, USBBOB, plcext1616 does not work <resolved switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 12:06 pm
by Angelo DiCenso
For everyone:
After fixing some small errors these M3 and M4 files work.
Now my lathe will switch gears depending on the spindle speed programmed in the G code
Thank you for the help
Re: Fryer et-18 easy turn Lathe: AcornSix, USBBOB, plcext1616 does not work <resolved switch to advanced i/o>
Posted: Thu Jan 23, 2025 2:48 pm
by suntravel
Thanks for sharing.
Uwe