Machine coordinates display

[chimaeragh]

Is there a particular reason why machine/tool coordinates cannot update on the dashboard in real time when a job is running?
In Reprap firmware 2.x (specifically with Ooznest's Workbee Control) coordinates update in real time giving the operator an idea of what is happening and where the tool is moving. However, using the latest DWC-CNC, I realise that coordinates are updated only at the start of a move and updated again at the end of the move.
This may not be an issue in printing, but is in CNC operation where an operator may not be directly beside the machine and rather monitoring on a screen.

[jay_s_uk]

@chimaeragh it could be down to the way RRF parses the gcode and lumps it all together.
Try using the M669 S and T commands to set a shorter segment length this will also help with the ability to pause very long moves.

[dc42]

@chimaeragh as Jay says you can use segmentation to get a better update rate.

I am looking at real time reporting of machine position in RRF 3.4.

[chimaeragh]

@dc42 Thanks