MachineLogic
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Tips to creating MachineLogic programsHere are my best tips for creating great MachineLogic programs: Divide your program into multiple child sequences Use variables as much as you can Name the variables relevant names that helps you identify them These tips helped me create MachineLogic programs that are easily readable and made it… -
How to use conditions in MachineLogicWhat are conditions used for in MachineLogic? Execute different sequences depending on the validated condition In this discussion, we will see how we can: Create a condition Use a sensor input as a condition The example will be based on a pick and place application in MachineLogic. First, we will…
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How to use variables in MachineLogicWhat are variables used for in MachineLogic? Set value of global constants for an application Update Variables Store sensor states In this discussion, we will see how we can: Create a variable Use the variable Update the variable The example will be based on a pick and place application in M…
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How to use loops in MachineLogicWhat are loops used for in MachineLogic? Run a child sequence repeatably Run the sequence a set number of times, infinitely or based on condition In this discussion, we will see how we can: Create a loop Use the while condition based on a sensor input The example will be based on a pick and place …
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How to transfer your MachineLogic application from MachineBuilder to MachineMotion1- Download application from MachineBuilder. The downloaded file’s type is .json 2- Fill in manually the axis and I/O configuration accordingly in MachineMotion. The configuration is not downloaded with the .json file. Need help with the configuration? Check this post 3- Upload .json file …
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How to configure your axis and your I/O in MachineLogic on MachineMotionOnce you are connected to MachineMotion open the configuration window to: • Configure the axes: 1- Press Add Drive to add an axis. 2- Type the name of the axis. 3- Fill in the axis type. If you are using a custom actuator, you need to insert the gain accordingly. 4- Select the direction…
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How to select the Motor Direction for the actuatorsWhen configuring a drive, you need to set the Motor Direction. You have two options: 1- Normal Direction: • Positive Direction = Motor turns Clockwise • Sensor 1A = Home sensor • Sensor 1B = End sensor 2- Reverse Direction: • Positive Direction = Motor turns Counter-Clockw…
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How to monitor an event or an input in the background while your MachineLogic application is runningThe goal of this post is to: 1- Monitor an input in the background and 2- Every time this input is at level one, execute a given sequence Follow the steps below to do so Step 1 Create two child sequences: 1- "Monitor Input – Waiting": will allow you to monitor the input in the …
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Making a counter that monitors input in the background of a MachineLogic app and preforms an actionPreface: This is presented solely as information. Use it at your own risk. The visual references in this discussion are screenshots from Machine Logic (as of 8/28/20) inside the online environment of 3D Machine Builder and may display options that are not available or are named differently then wh…
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