Low gear ratio control for lathes added to myCNC
Low gear ratio control, which allows the user to switch to a lower gear on lathe machines for increased torque, has been added to myCNC. Previously, extensive alterations of G-code had to be performed in order to switch gears on-the fly, This setting allows the user to quickly switch between the regular (high) gear ratio and the low gear ratio, all the while maintaining constant spindle speed. The M41 G-code command switches the machine to a lower gear ratio, while the M42 switches it back up, with the user-provided ratio being automatically used to seamlessly transition between the two.
The latest release of the myCNC software can be downloaded from our Downloads page, or by going into Settings > Support within the myCNC app.