MachPro RapidChange Tool Changer and Tool Setter

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MachPro Version

2026.5.13.1 and greater

RapidChangeATC provides a family of tool changers that work with a wide range of machines that do not have a traditional tool changer option. 

RapidChangeATC Resources

• RapidChange ATC Website
• RapidChange Documentation Portal
• RapidChange Web App (profile configuration)
• RapidChange Discord Community

Configure a RapidChangeATC Tool Changer on MachPro

Inputs

tool detection IR beam, basic input from the top section

tool setter position g31.1, about 2/3 of the way down the input signals list, probe1. Describe it as G31.1 RapidChangeATC tool setter input

probe z g31.2 (if MM supports this)

Outputs

Dust cover, basic output from the top section

1. Wire the output for the RapidChangeATC dust cover (optional) to the motion controller outputs. 
2. Set the Tool Changer to RapidChangeATC. Pull down Configure -> Control -> Settings tab. Filter for Toolchange
3. Change Tool Changer Machine Brand Specific Operations to RapidChangeATC and click OK to save your changes 
4. InstallUse the MachProRapidChange moduleDocumentation fromPortal to configure your RapidChangeATC (mainfor documentation)MachPro
5. At the end of the setup you can download the RAPIDCHANGEMODULE.LUA
6. At the top left of the screen is an Export/Download button. Use the drop down to select Download, then click the Download button.
7. Copy that LUA file into your modules folder for Mach. C:\Mach\Modules
8. Follow RapidChangeATC's MachPro configuration instructions

Configure a RapidChangeATC Tool Setter

The RapidChangeATC tool changers have incorporated tool setters, and those are configured within MachPro Tool Setters and Offsets  with the exception noted below.

1. Wire the inputs for the tool setter's touch/IR Sensor, and over-travel to two motion controller inputs. 
2. Map the software input signals. (This will be in the RapidChangeATC module)

Create a new Tool Setter in MachPro, selecting RapidChangeATC as the Setter Class.

1. Select the Tools tab
2. Click the Tool Setters button
3. Add a new Auto Tool Setter
4. Select RapidChangeATC as the Setter Class
5. Refer to MachPro Tool Setters and Offsets for the remaining tool setter options
6. Refer to the RapidChangeATC documentation for remaining steps specific to their tool setter

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