FF_Feeder

Controls the feeder movement action.

Format

FF_Feeder "Movement action", Setting value

Parameter

  • Movement action
    • A to Z: Specify the symbol for the movement action.
  • Setting value
    • (Not specified): Continuously run the specified action for the default duration.
    • 0: Continuously run the specified action.
    • 1 to 30000: Run the specified action for the specified duration.
    • ?: Acquire the feeder status.

Returned value

Setting value Returned value
(Not specified) The default duration is returned.
0 0 is returned.
1-30000 The same value as the setting value is returned.
?
  • 1: Feeder stopped
  • 3: Feeder operating

Example of use

The following controls are executed in order.

  • Continue movement action A for the default time.
  • Perform movement action B continuously.
  • Perform movement action C for 1000 ms.
  • Acquire the current feeder status for movement action D. The returned value "1" indicates that the feeder is stopped.
> FF_Feeder "A"
0
> FF_Feeder "B", 0
0
> FF_Feeder "C", 1000
1000
> FF_Feeder "D", ?
1