How to do automatic feeder?

pantani

I want to use DDCSV2.1 to make a simple door type robotic automatic feeder like the following YOUTUBE film. Does DDCSV2.1 have instructions to read the sensing signal before moving on to the next action, for example, moving from point A to At point B, after receiving the sensing signal (non-limiter) or other feedback signal, return to point A from point B.

YOUTUBE film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-ZZ79Y1hGQ

enjoy_cnc

Hello pantani
It is recommended that you use the DM300 DM500 handheld controller to achieve the features you need.
The links are as follows:
http://bbs.ddcnc.com/forum.php?mod=forumdisplay&fid=53

pantani

Hi enjoy_cnc
Thanks for your reply.
Because I currently have a DDCSV2.1, I want to know how can i use it to do this project.
I will study to see DM300/500.
So DDCSV2.1 can't do what I want?

JPoepsel

Hi!

Seems dosedone wants to push the DM300/500 ;-)
I think you CAN do what you want with DDCSV 1.2/2.1! You can use the two"extra buttons" Inputs to start some special macros when "pressed". I dont remember exactly, but there is a mode for this two "buttons" where special nc-files are called (which have to be coded by you).
Another way is to use the Serial Output of the controller connected to a simple microcontroler to reach up to 32 extra inputs and 32 extra outputs. Fairly easy code e.g. for a ESP8266 and some  PCF8574 IO expansion boards…


Josef

pantani

Hello Josef
Thank you for your suggestion.Now I have to study more about the DDCSV2.1 instruction code.
If I can, I will share it.

Pantani