M62 Digital output on, synced with motion

LinuxCNC Tormach M-code · Mill and lathe

Turns on digital output P at the start of the next motion block.

Format

M62 P

Addresses

Address	What it does
`P`	Digital output number

How it works

Non modal. Queued with the next move.

Example program

M62 P0 (OUTPUT 0 ON WITH NEXT MOVE)
G1 X2 F30 (OUTPUT TURNS ON AS THIS STARTS)
M63 P0 (OFF WITH NEXT MOVE)
G1 X3

Example is in inch. Check offsets and clearances first.

Watch out for

Output pins are motion.digital-out-NN in HAL.
Several can queue on one move. Use M64 for an immediate change.

Related codes

M63 · M64

M62 on other controls

The same number can mean something different on another control.

Control	Meaning
Haas NGC	Built in M code relay 2 off
Doosan (Fanuc)	Left spindle winding change high speed
Mach3 Mach4	Output on with motion, Mach4
Fadal	B axis brake on

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