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Clarification needed on "High Pin Enables" when setting up Laser/CNC in Repetier firmware

CharlesMakeAllCharlesMakeAll
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Clarification needed on the meaning "High Pin Enables" when setting up the Laser and CNC in Repetier firmware.

Does "High Pin Enables" mean the firmware is waiting FOR a high signal (when enabled) from an external source meaning the firmware is WAITING for a signal before beginning, or does "High Pin Enables" mean the firmware is SENDING a high signal (when enabled) to tell the hardware to power the Spindle/Laser?

In other words, taking the Spindle as an example, say I set "High Pin Enables" and choose Digital pin 30 (PC7 on the mega 2560, an 8 bit bidirectional I/O port).
Now, does the firmware wait for a power signal to be present? (5V, 20mA) and then proceed with the operation, or does the firmware send a signal through PC7 telling the spindle to start?

And does this work the same for the Laser?

Comments

  • RepetierRepetier
    No, firmware never waits for signals. Is just means what it litarily says. It will enable the spindle with a high signal pin, not with a low. Firmware assumes direct action and allows adding waits to get spindle rotate on nominal speed bofore starting to move.

    For laser it is the same, excpet no waits. A laser has to go on/off instantly. For safety laser will even only be on when moving with G1/G2/G3 and disable at end of any move.
  • CharlesMakeAllCharlesMakeAll
    Excellent, Thank you!  Very good information.  Much appreciated.
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