// Executes one line of input according to protocol
uint8_t protocol_execute_line(char *line)
{
if(line[0] == '$') {
// TODO: Re-write this '$' as a way to change runtime settings without having to reset, i.e.
// auto-starting, status query output formatting and type, jog mode (axes, direction, and
// nominal feedrate), toggle block delete, etc. This differs from the EEPROM settings, as they
// are considered defaults and loaded upon startup/reset.
// This use is envisioned where '$' itself dumps settings and help. Defined characters
// proceeding the '$' may be used to setup modes, such as jog mode with a '$J=X100' for X-axis
// motion with a nominal feedrate of 100mm/min. Writing EEPROM settings will likely stay the
// same or similar. Should be worked out in upcoming releases.
return(settings_execute_line(line)); // Delegate lines starting with '$' to the settings module
// } else if {
//
// JOG MODE
//
// TODO: Here jogging can be placed for execution as a seperate subprogram. It does not need to be
// susceptible to other runtime commands except for e-stop. The jogging function is intended to
// be a basic toggle on/off with controlled acceleration and deceleration to prevent skipped
// steps. The user would supply the desired feedrate, axis to move, and direction. Toggle on would
// start motion and toggle off would initiate a deceleration to stop. One could 'feather' the
// motion by repeatedly toggling to slow the motion to the desired location. Location data would
// need to be updated real-time and supplied to the user through status queries.
// More controlled exact motions can be taken care of by inputting G0 or G1 commands, which are
// handled by the planner. It would be possible for the jog subprogram to insert blocks into the
// block buffer without having the planner plan them. It would need to manage de/ac-celerations
// on its own carefully. This approach could be effective and possibly size/memory efficient.
} else {
return(gc_execute_line(line)); // Everything else is gcode
}
}
// Executes one line of input according to protocol
uint8_t protocol_execute_line(char *line)
{
if(line[0] == '$') {
return(settings_execute_line(line)); // Delegate lines starting with '$' to the settings module
} else {
return(gc_execute_line(line)); // Everything else is gcode
}
}
