Multiple Config.g
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Hi All,
I've been looking at a pretty cool mod for a quick change tool system. I've been thinking into it about being able to print in multiple colours using different tools etc...
Anyway, I was thinking each tool will have its own BL touch because I foresee it being really difficult to ensure they are all at the same measurement for each tool, so with this in mind has anyone set up multiple config.g files and then upon start up of the printer chosen which config.g file to run off?
This could be a really stupid suggestion but in my head, it makes sense (rofl)
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There is really nothing special about config.g other than that is is executed on power-up or after a reset.
Using the conditional features of firmware v3 you could have config.g simply select between executing config_1.g, config_2.g, etc.
How to control the selection is question that needs an answer.
Frederick
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@PRIOR123, @fcwilt That facility already exists
https://duet3d.dozuki.com/Wiki/Gcode#Section_M505_Set_configuration_file_folder
So you can have multiple sets of configuration files (not simply limited to config.g) in multiple folders and easily switch between them. No need for conditional gcode.
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True but I was thinking more of how to select the desired configuration.
Would it be done via a GUI menu selection or via some physical device.
Depending on exactly what the OP had in mind would determine if M505 was the way to go.
Frederick
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Thanks everyone! this is very much a future mod but i thought id start investigating now. So ideally i want to get a laser engraver, milling grinder + different hotends for differing material types. i will have a read into M505 though (im still a novice tbh)
Thanks again
