Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?

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2 years 7 months ago #295423 by chowderhead
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I'm writing a python HAL component that includes touching off and want to avoid importing linuxcnc and firing an mdi command if possible. Is there any way to do it using only HAL?

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2 years 7 months ago #295426 by Mecanix
Replied by Mecanix on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
Mind you I have no idea what you're trying to achieve. Until we've figured that part out, try that just for fun: 
 
1. Create a new file, call it "whatever.py"
2. Copy below code in it. Save it into your ~/chowderhead/
3. Start Axis, Un-stop & En it, home all. 
4. Start terminal and type $ python3 ~/chowderhead/whatever.py


Code:
#!/usr/bin/env python feed = 300 from subprocess import call call(['axis-remote','-m', 'G38.3 Z-10 F{}'.format(feed)])  

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2 years 7 months ago #295428 by Mecanix
Replied by Mecanix on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
Above method given being under the assumption you ain't fond of the unreliable c.mdi() that rarely wait. And I don't blame you. A way around that issue that I had luck with (sort of, still bugged) is with INTERP_IDLE. If you ever manage to write something up for rtai_api and achieve what you are trying to do (halrun/halcmd?), please share!

Code:
import linuxcnc s = linuxcnc.stat() c = linuxcnc.command() def moveAxis(ax, pos, f):     try:         c.mode(linuxcnc.MODE_MDI)         c.wait_complete()         c.mdi('G1 {}{} F{}'.format(ax, pos, f))         s.poll()         while (s.interp_state != linuxcnc.INTERP_IDLE):             time.sleep(.01)             s.poll()         c.mode(linuxcnc.MODE_MANUAL)     except Exception as ex:         print('Error:', ex)          ### call with moveAxis(Z, -10, 300)
   

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2 years 6 months ago #299033 by bondglen
Replied by bondglen on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
I am also looking for a way to touch-off without using the keyboard.
I'm trying to build a remote pendant and want a button for touch-off.
I'm not using a USB/keyboard interface for my pendant, so I need to go thru HAL (I think).

I have looked at the previous reply, and don't really understand it. I am unfamiliar with python. I'm hoping to find a way to work with halcmd.

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2 years 6 months ago #299048 by Aciera
Replied by Aciera on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
Why not use an MDI_COMMAND:
forum.linuxcnc.org/38-general-linuxcnc-q...parallel-port#292850

Note: you can use any mdi command, it does not have to be an m-code. ie you could also define:
[HALUI]
MDI_COMMAND = G38.3 Z-20 F100


and then connect it to your button in hal:
net run-probe <= your_pin_here => halui.mdi-command-00

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2 years 6 months ago #299090 by bondglen
Replied by bondglen on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
Thanks, I think a MDI command may work well for me.

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2 years 6 months ago #299328 by chowderhead
Replied by chowderhead on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
Sorry for the very late reply. Death in the family put all sideline projects on hold.

INTERP_IDLE has proven to be a mixed bag with other US components of mine. I'm looking at switching to C++ and getting a little lower level. If I have the chops.

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2 years 6 months ago #299334 by tommylight
Replied by tommylight on topic Is there a way to touch-off purely in HAL?
My condolences.

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