I purchased Mach4 back in the early days of the pre-purchase program and I've been keeping up with the updates but I simply cannot use it (or Mach3) without my Shuttle Pro pendant.
When will the plugin be created for Mach4. Not having it is a show stopper for me so I continue to use Mach3.


Sage

I think that request is right behind getting the AC unit working in hell.....

Seriously, there is a lot of work that goes into a plugin, and the SDK keeps changing at present.
When the SDK changes it breaks plugins, and you have to go back in, and figure out where/what
the issue is, all takes time.

I suspect that once the SDK calms down a little, then you may see more movement in that area.

Scott

>> I think that request is right behind getting the AC unit working in hell.....

Hmm. Typical
A lambo with no wheels. Looks fantastic but you can't drive it.

Oh well hopefully my donation will help the project progress - however slowly.

Thanks

Sage

You need to remember that the Shuttle plugin was NOT written by artsoft. It was written by an individual who kindly donated to the Mach3 family.

If memory serves me, (;-)TP

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the "individual" you mention is Art Fenerty (as in ARTsoft) and Scott Shafer. And yes they were very kind to donate it to the group. And I REALLY appreciate it. I'm hoping they'll be so kind as to update it for Mach4. I know Art is pretty busy with the parallel port driver too.
Just asking. 

Sage

It was ART and Scott (;-) With M4 still changing at the core level Don't count on it unless Scott wants to take a stab at it. HUM I remember more people working on it. Maybe it was the Xbox controller.



Just a thought, (;-)TP

I'm not is a hurry. Although it would be nice if I could somehow make a complete usable package with a pendant so I can really give M4 a good workout. They say it's really great :-)
But I really hate using the keyboard.
I'll go back to sleep again for a few months and see what's up later.
:-)

Sage

Art did ALL the work, I just added a few more button function choices to his work.

Scott

So, Some time has passed.
When I was at NAMES, Ron Ginger indicated that Brian (or someone) was about to release a Shuttle Pro add-on (or whatever it's referred to ) for Mach 4. Has there been any action on that. Mah4 will be a waste of money for me unless I can extend my operating capabilities away from the keyboard.

If pendants (of any sort) aren't going to be supported any time soon then I'm mot wasting any more time on Mach4.


Sage

When most of the motion control plugins are still in beta, and a lot of Mach4 features are not yet implemented, I can't see anyone working on pendant plugins, other than pendant manufacturers.
From what I see, most of the serious Mach3 users don't feel that Mach4 is even ready for use yet.