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M124 Write machine position to data file
Centroid CNC12 Acorn M-code · Mill and lathe
Same as M122 but writes machine coordinates.
Format
M124 [/axis] [L1]
Addresses
| Address | What it does |
|---|---|
axis | Axes to write |
How it works
One shot.
Example program
M120 "MACHPOS.TXT" ; OPEN FILE
M115 /Z P-15 F10. ; PROBE
M124 ; WRITE MACHINE POSITION
M115 /Z P-15 F10. ; PROBE
M124 ; WRITE MACHINE POSITION
Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.
Watch out for
- Use it when the log must not depend on the work offset.
Machine builders set many M codes, and they change by model and options. Check the M code list for your machine.
Related codes
M124 on other controls
The same number can mean something different on another control.
| Control | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Haas NGC | Built in M code relay 4 with M-Fin |
| Doosan (Fanuc) | Lower z2-axis torque control reset |
| DMG Mori MAPPS (Fanuc) | External output |
| Heidenhain TNC (ISO) | Contour filter |
| Swiss (Citizen Star) | Back spindle torque limit off (Citizen) |
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