Spindle Inhibit while Probing.....

Feature request, I think.  for QtDragon, and maybe QtDragon_hd
How about a spindle inhibit, while probing?   
Maybe even with a probe installed?
Something like an optional input for the probe tool number on the probe page(s).
And a check box for spindle inhibit.....
sure would help.

Chris, what do you think?   shouldn't be too hard to implement...

This sounds like a good idea. Inhibit the spindle when the probe tool is installed.
I use tool #99 for the probe, not sure if that is a standard or not.

The new version of qtdragon already sets spindle inhibit when the probe page is active. It has an input field for the probe tool number and a button to load the tool via M61. However, it doesn't have a checkbox to enable spindle inhibit while probing. But it soon will because that is a good idea.
If you are feeling adventurous, you can try it out at github.com/persei802/QtDragon_hd
Jim
 

Jim, thanks for the info.
I run standard QtDragon, not the hd version.
Can your stuff be added to QtDragon?

Chris, how about it????

I'll look into it. Been a bit busy of late.

I pushed some initial work.
If you use basic probe, setting the probe tool number in the tab will now also compare to the current tool number. If they match a HAL pin will be set (qtbasicprobe.probe-loaded)

In Versa probe, it works the same but at the moment you must set the probe number by editing the preference file - I ran out of room on the tab.
It's pin name is : qtversaprobe.probe-loaded

You would then connect that pin to spindle.o.inhibit.

thanks. I'll watch and see when it gets pushed to the master .deb
then give it a try.
it would be best if it could be consistent in all qtdragons.
and of course, included in the documentation.