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Custom Macro for torch on/off
Posted: Tue Jun 20, 2023 1:36 pm
by scotg1107
I talked to Joey today about creating a macro so that a first button push of the macro switch will fire the torch and a second would turn the torch off.
I'd like this function so I can easily cut small cuts using the Wireless pendant without needing to stand next to the PC.
Re: Custom Macro for torch on/off
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:35 pm
by Joey
Hello Scott.
Having the Torch fire from the WMPG macro and stay on proved to be more than just a macro assignment. Macro's are pretty much a small gcode job and once the macro runs the "Job" ends which will always shut the torch off. If a Job ends or is interrupted the Torch is always Shut Down.
We have added the ability to assign Torch ON/OFF to MPG Macro 1 in the Wizard.
This required some PLC changes to get around the torch shutting off at the end of the Macro. So it is best to just include this in a build instead of Creating a custom PLC for each Machine.
Let Me Know how the Build Works for you!