Category: Basic Configuration
Not that I would ever 'bite the hand that feeds me', I have to ask if you were coaxing me in to discovery? I mean - how much more effort would it have been to state something like "the line in you HAL 'net spindle-on => parport.0.pin-09-out' does not initiate the spindle. It defines or assigns a pin to use (pin 9), but it doesn't actually make the pin 'do anything'. What you need is a line that connect the assigned pin to a function like this: 'net spindle-on spindle.0.on => parport.0.pin-09-out'"
Yes that would have been more helpful for sure, in the long run.
I insisted on making a new config as i have seen way to many wander of in the depths oh hal and getting utterly lost and dazed and confused, subsequently giving up on LinuxCNC altogether, so my main aim for new users is to make the machine work first and foremost, then we can chat about options and bells and whistles.
I am glad you are one of the more analytical types and jump head first into problems, will try to keep in mind that next time i reply.
And, no, i am not deleting this, nor do i want you to delete it, it is a valid and respectful response.
