Reconfigure rapid turn axis's on pcnc770

Hello, thanks for the add.  I am somewhat familiar with software writing and editing and do feel comfortable making changes so long as I have an idea of what im doing.

I have a Tormach Pcnc 770 in which I would like to create another configuration file for the lathe software that operates the rapid turn attachment. Instead of mounting a spindle to the machine table (rapid turn) , I want to put the work piece in the current mill spindle.  This requires transposing the x and z axis's, changing their directions, swapping their respective limit switch inputs, and swapping the max rapid speeds both for the jog shuttle and G0 commands.  I also would like to ignore the rapid turn spindle pulse that goes into the accessory input which is used for spindle indexing when turning threads. 

I have already made some tests by moving wires around and everything above electrically works. I was looking into making a change over circuit with relays that would accomplish the above requirements when changing from mill to lathe modes.

I figure I would ask for a little guidance as to how to modify the software before I start cutting wires. 

Thanks in advance 
Ben Renard

I am not sure I understand your problem. Simply reconfig the HAL on the turn side side to match your mill side. Z = Z and X= X and  S = S

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IF you setup the rapidturn version for your mill to match the mill then all you do to switch is Make sure your Y axis is aligned to the centerline or teh spindle then push that button that says switch to rapidturn then MOUNT your chuck in the spindle and your tool post on the bed aligned to the centerline and you are a vertical lathe. TO switch back press that button that switches you back to mill remove the chuck from the spindle and presto and you are a mill again. For the spindle chuck I would use a solid R8 tool holder and mount the spindle to it permanently or there MAY be some R8 holders that already have a small chuck mounted.

NOW be sure you limit the spindle speeds or drop it into LOW range and still watch the Speeds . A fast spinning lathe chuck can kill you ( when things fly out including part of teh chuck. In the Rapid turn setup you CAN set the MAX spindle speeds. I would make SURE that is done.

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