Jog Example

C++	C#	Visual Basic
Example	Example	Example
Logic	Logic	Logic
Instructions	Instructions	Instructions

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Concepts

This example demonstrates:

• How to connect to a controller via IP Address.
• How to issue basic commands.
• A controller in jogging mode.
• How to utilize keyboard input at the console.

Prerequisites

A Galil controller with a motor connected at the A axis is needed for this example.

Note

Linux users will need to install the ncurses library.

Command Line Arguments

This example requires 1 argument:

• The IP Address of a Galil controller.

jog_example.exe 192.168.42.96

Example Output

Enter a character on the keyboard to change the motor's speed:
<q> Quit
<a> -2000 counts/s
<s> -500  counts/s
<d> +500  counts/s
<f> +2000 counts/s
<r> Direction Reversal
Jog Speed: 0
Jog Speed: 2000
Jog Speed: 4000
Jog Speed: 6000
Jog Speed: -6000
Jog Speed: -8000
Jog Speed: -6000