M64 – Turn On Digital Output Immediately
This command is used to switched ON any of the 16 auxiliary outputs. If this command is used between motion commands then the motion will come to full stop before switching ON the output.
Syntax & Parameters
- M64
- P Value - The P value is required and defines the output number to switch On. This value can be between 1 to 16.
Prerequsites
- An output must be configured as an Auxiliary output where the P value is the Auxiliary number. In this example P1
- Auxiliary outputs 1 to 6 can have Auxiliary toggle inputs assigned to toggle them on and off with the press of a button. eg
- Auxiliary outputs 7 to 16 can only be changed through Gcode.
Example program
N10 M64 P1 N20 M64 P4
- The N10 line will switch ON the auxiliary output 1.
- The N20 line will switch ON the auxiliary output 4.