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BlackBox x32 Trigger signal

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by yojavirodriguez, Oct 9, 2024.

  1. yojavirodriguez

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    Hi,
    I am using the blackbox for a different application than a CNC. I use it to control few steppers moving different axes of antenna positioners.
    I would like that the blackbox generates trigger signals (using AUX interface) when the stepper arrives into previously defined positions previously known. For instance, I move a stepper to a point (let's say x=100mm) and it should send triggers every 10mm.

    Is there any way to configure this?
    I know it is sounds weird, but maybe there's some way to implement it.

    Any idea?

    Thank you!
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    I'd recommend handling that in your host software. Move 10mm, do what you need to do. Move next 10mm.

    Send commands when needed, watch position feedback (Read Grbl wiki > Interface page) to know if it finished moves etc, but make it part of your program flow, rather than a trigger, take control of it
     
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