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  1. 07-27-2018, 08:11 PM #1
    bobmagnuson
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    Mach3 and a pulsing input signal

    I've got a ATC spindle and want to determine if it's rotating before doing a tool change. The spindle does have a 24v output signal that indicates spindle rotation, but it fires about every 1/2 rotation. In other words, the signal pulses on/off during rotation.

    Is there any way for Mach3 to handle that pulsing input??
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  2. 07-28-2018, 05:12 AM #2
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    Re: Mach3 and a pulsing input signal

    Use a while... loop.
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