That is our machine...  The we just call the next tool after the previous
tool change..  (too easy?)  So the tool is ready before the next op..  (as
long as the operation isn't too long..)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39q6kvrSBSk&t=2s

sam

On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 10:49 AM Jon Elson <[email protected]> wrote:

> On 01/06/2019 11:29 PM, John Dammeyer wrote:
> > Excuse my ignorance.  The G Code selects a tool by #.  The operator has
> placed the tools into the numbered positions for the tool changer.
> >
> > Now here I guess it gets interesting.  Most efficient would be if the
> G-Code Parser read ahead and signaled the tool changer object that it will
> need tool # Y next.  The tool changer moves and loads the tool into the
> other side of the swing arm.  The carousel then moves back to the position
> X which is the tool currently in use.
> >
> >
> > Am I missing something?
> >
> Yes, the G-code definition is that the PROGRAMMER calls for
> the next tool to be prepped by placing a T## command where
> he decides it should be.  The problem with read ahead is,
> how FAR do you read ahead looking for the T## command?  It
> might be a LONG way down the file.
> LinuxCNC just conforms to the way a bunch of other systems
> define it.
>
> Jon
>
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