ATC doesn't work - Error need Tool prepared Txx-for Toolchange

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03 Jul 2019 00:14 - 03 Jul 2019 00:15 #138470 by BigJohnT

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This could be done in ClassicLadder, I have a Lathe Turrent example you might want to look at.
gnipsel.com/files/linuxcnc/configs/cl-turret-sim.zip

Or as I mentioned above use parameters to select the tool.

For example if T6 is issued then iocontrol.0.tool−prep−number has the value of 6 and you can test that 12 times to see what tool to load.

JT

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03 Jul 2019 10:01 #138510 by JB-Motoring

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Thank you to again!

Could you give me an example of how it should look like? It's pretty hard to understand, how I need to set it up.

For only one tool would be enough- just to have a line where it has to go.

Thanks guys!

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03 Jul 2019 13:05 #138522 by andypugh

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Using a remapped G-code

.... (Whatever preparatory unload code you need)
(The following (DEBUG, are to check if the M6 is good or bad here) 
(DEBUG, before M6 the param is #<_selected_tool>)
M6 (this sets an internal parameter to the required too number) 
(DEBUG, after M6 the param is #<_selected_tool>)
M64 P[ #<_selected_tool> ] (fire the solenoid corresponding to the tool number)
M66 P[#<_selected_tool>)] L1  (wait for the corresponding "loaded success" pin
M65 P(#<_selected_tool>) (retract the changer)
.....

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03 Jul 2019 13:13 #138523 by JB-Motoring

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Thank you for the fast answer :-)

So lets say,

Tool 01 = P01
Tool 02 = P02
....
Tool 12= P12

Is that they way I have to set the pins in the postgui?

Thanks all :-)

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03 Jul 2019 13:25 #138525 by andypugh

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It doesn't need to be postgui. You can do it any any HAL file after motmod is loaded.

First you need to make sure that you have enough DIO pins:
linuxcnc.org/docs/2.7/html/man/man9/motion.9.html
(note the "num_dio" parameter. You need to change this in the main HAL file, bit that's OK, I think you can accept that you are finished with stepconf / pncconf now.)

Now connect the hardware inputs and outputs for P1 to motion.digital-in-01 / motion.digital-out-01 and so on

Then realise that I messed up, and almost certainly should have used #<_selected_pocket> in the G-code sample :-)

linuxcnc.org/docs/2.7/html/gcode/overvie...ned-named-parameters

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03 Jul 2019 13:30 #138526 by JB-Motoring

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Ooookay, I'll give it a try.

I will upload the files after the test, hopefully I understand it all :-D

Sorry for all the questions, but I'm all new to linuxcnc.

Thank you again!

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03 Jul 2019 14:02 #138530 by BigJohnT

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Just did a quick test for #<_selected_tool> vs #<_selected_pocket>
When no Tn has been issued 0.0 and -1.0
After a T1 has been issued 1.0 and 1.0

Why use selected pocket for a non random tool changer? But I guess it will always be the correct number... so long as the -1.0 does not cause a problem in the G code.

JT

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03 Jul 2019 18:54 #138561 by BigJohnT

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I created a simple subroutine from your steps on page 1, I don't see where the tool number is called? Can you put that in the subroutine? I just opened a show hal configuration watch window and added the digital output pins so I could watch them turn on and off.

o<toolchange> sub
; Where do you change the tool by number???

M64 P0 ;1. Unclamp tool
G4P1 ; Pause

M64 P1 ;2. Move down the tool-basket
G4P1 ; Pause

M64 P2 ;3.Spindle clean with air
G4P1 ; Pause

M64 P3 ;4. Move all tool arms up one output that moves all up at a time
G4P1 ; Pause
; After you move them up do you turn off the output???

S200 M3 ;5 Spindle on at about 200 RPM while inserting a tool
G4P1 ; Pause

M65 P2 ;6.Spindle clean off
G4P1 ; Pause

M65 P0 ;7.Clamp tool
G4P1 ; Pause

M5 ;8. Stop the spindle
G4P1 ; Pause

M65 P1; 9. Move up tool-basket
G4P1 ; Pause

; 10. DONE
o<toolchange> endsub
M2

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10 Jul 2019 21:27 #139024 by JB-Motoring

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Hey guys, sorry for the late reply!

What should I say?
Everything works just like it should, i am so happy, that you showed me, that there es another way to do it.

I will upload the subs tomorrow, maybe they can help someone some Day.

Next step is setting up all Switches for override and axis selection.
I will create a New topic for that, it must be done with mux...

Thanks All!

Greetings

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