[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I am using EMC2 with Ubuntu 6.06 to control a CNC router (PMDX-131 breakout
> board).
> 
> I have two limit switches per axis and am using the positive limit switches as
> my home switches. Here is the HAL configuration for the inputs:
> 
> 1) net ext parport.0.pin-10-in-not classicladder.0.in-01
> 2) net max-home-x <= parport.0.pin-11-in
> 3) net max-home-y <= parport.0.pin-12-in
> 4) net max-home-z <= parport.0.pin-13-in
> 5) net xyz-min-lim <= parport.0.pin-15-in
> 
> As you can see, I used up all the available inputs but need to integrate a
> touch-trigger probe to the system.
> 
> Is there any way to connect the max limit switches in series to one input and
> still be able to perform a homing sequence? In other words, can I have net
> xyz-max-home <= parport.0.pin-11-in ?
> 

Yes, that will work.  The only requirement is that you cannot home more
than one axis at a time (EMC won't know which one hit the switch).  The
ini file parameter HOME_SEQUENCE will let you enforce the "one axis at a
time" part - check the manual for details on how to use it.

The other limitation is that after each axis homes, it needs to move off
the switch before you can home any other axis.  If you are using the
same switches for limits, you've probably already taken care of that.

Regards,

John Kasunich

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