M204 return values

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M3Jim
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M204 return values

Post by M3Jim » Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:27 pm

Hi all,

I was trying to retrieve the acceleration values from my Makergear M2. The makergear.wikidot.com page states:

"M204" will read the current value.

When I send "M204" (without the quotes) with the Simplify3D Send button at the bottom of the Communication tab of the Machine Control Panel, all I get is "OK". I don't get the acceleration values. Is there something I'm doing wrong?

Have a great day,
Jim

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Re: M204 return values

Post by willnewton » Sun Jan 15, 2017 2:39 pm

M204 is used to set the value, not retrieve it as far as I know.

to see the value, open the Comm panel, turn off verbose mode, and press connect. The default printer settings will scroll up and you will see the M204 values.

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zemlin
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Re: M204 return values

Post by zemlin » Sun Jan 15, 2017 3:07 pm

Try M503

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Re: M204 return values

Post by M3Jim » Fri Jan 20, 2017 5:40 pm

Perfect. Thank you guys. I just wanted to see what was in the EEPROM before I made the changes to the accelerations. The M503 command gave me what I needed, and unchecking verbose gave me time to read it.

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Have a great day,
Jim

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