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Third party software and hardware support forums. => PoKeys => Topic started by: NeoTO on May 30, 2012, 04:35:14 PM
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The 'alpha' version (http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,21247.0.html (http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,21247.0.html)) of the plugin got a major update:
- NEW: PWM support
- NEW: LCD support
- NEW: analog inputs support (analog joystick, analog to DRO mapping, offsets and gains adjustment, automatic calibration)
- NEW: IO mapping (Mach3 native input-output pins, additional 100 Mach3 IO device pins - device name PoKeys_{serial number})
- NEW: dedicated menu for each device
- NEW: homing support
- NEW: support for pendant with the activation switch
- NEW: Safety charge pump on pin 53
- NEW: Fail-safe based on connection timeout
+ Various bug fixes of the alpha version
The plugin requires PoKeys 3.0.30 firmware, available here: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=29
Mach3 plugin 'beta': http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=75
Manual: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=77
Matevž, PoLabs
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May 31, 2012
PoKeys 3.0.30 update available
We are releasing this update together with the new version of PoKeys Mach3 plugin.
SW+FW: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=29
Mach3 plugin 'beta': http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=75
Mach3 plugin manual: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=77
Changes:
3.0.30 (30.5.2012)
- AuxilaryBusSetDataBytes function - no arrays or pointers for better VBScript compatibility
- Fast Encoder index reset bug fixed
- Mach3 configuration delete option added
- Mach3 plugin pulse engine settings bug fixed
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: PWM support
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: LCD support
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: analog support (analog joystick, analog to DRO mapping, offsets and gains adjustment, automatic calibration)
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: IO mapping (Mach3 native input-output pins, additional 100 Mach3 IO device pins - device name PoKeys_{serial number})
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: dedicated menu for each device
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: homing support
- NEW: Mache plugin: support for pendant with the activation switch
- NEW: Safety charge pump on pin 53
- NEW: Fail-safe based on connection timeout
- NEW: Joystick HAT switch support added
- Mach3 plugin Export configuration saving bug
- Homing direction change saving fixed
- Pulse engine bugs fixed (changing modes)
- PoI2C module improved
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Aftet update 3.0.30... PoNET kbd48CNC not work
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Please contact: support@poscope.com
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working fine with
Development: Mach3 R3.043.062
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I have a small problem with my 56E. I have it hooked up with a fresh Mach3 install , after setting output 1 on pin one , i can send the pokeys pin high or low with the vb script activate signal(output1) command. But when I set the io to mach3 IO pin 1 from the config drop down , nothing happens. VB can detect the device with the GetIODevName command. The GetIODev Input and Output commands seem to work , return true , but nothing happens to the Pokeys 56E pin. Of coursed tried this with many pins , command combos. How do I 'activate the IO pins ? ALSO. Great package, keep it up.
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machiner, do you have the latest version of Mach3 (Mach3 R3.043.062) ?
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I have a POKEYS 55 board. I had it working on a pc in the house with Mach3 on it. I went to put it on the PC that is on the cnc machine yesterday and noticed there was a new plug in for mach3. I installed that and it is so easy now to configure compared to the old software except I cant get it to work. My Mach is version 3.042.040 not the latest but didn't want to updated in case I lost some settings, the firmware in the pokeys 55 has been updated to the latest which seems to be 2.1.21 and the software is 3.0.30. The board works if I just use the software but I must have done something wrong with the Mach3 plug in.
Thanks
Geoff
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grc, please send me an email to matevz@poscope.com if you think it might be a bug.
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machiner, do you have the latest version of Mach3 (Mach3 R3.043.062) ?
Yes I do. I have tried different computers, fresh installs,and every trick I have learned in 20 years of cnc work. Have license. also notice that the analog does not work either, I have ordered a second board , is there any REAL examples like a .set and vb script that someone can say THIS WORKS.
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We are already in contact with Brian on this issue. After we identify any bugs it will be a quick fix.
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Hi,
First, I'am so sorry for my bad english, but i do my best.
I have a pokeys56E my Problem:
I'am not able to Map an analog input (Poti on pin45) to the FeedOverride (DRO 821).
- NEW: Mach3 plugin: analog support (analog joystick, analog to DRO mapping, offsets and gains adjustment, automatic calibration)
How can i get it work?
Mach Version R3.043.062
Pokeys FW V3.0.30
Doesn't it work without Brains? Have anyone a Brain for me?
greez
Harry
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Hi, Harry
Although this plugin is in beta version, it still has some bugs. One of them was related to the analog to DRO mapping.
A new version of the plugin is expected to be released today together with a list of other minor and major fixes and improvements.
Regards,
Matevž
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Hi, Matevž
Today? That's fine! My weekend is rescued... ;)
Okay, sounds good. I worked 5 Days on my machine without results.
I thought I am too stupid to configured Pokeys for my Mach3.
Regards,
Harry
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Today we released an updated version of the plugin.
Updates/changes/fixes:
- Mach3 MPG jogging done by PoKeys device
- Mach3 plugin - Selectable polarity of the emergency STOP switch
- Mach3 plugin - SetIODevOutput bug fixed
- Mach3 plugin - limit switch handling bug fixed
- Mach3 plugin analog inputs now can be reset to inactive, fixed bug with DRO mapping
- Mach3 plugin - reconnect on lost connection
- PoKeys55 PoExtBus glitches fixed
One of the most noticeable feature is definately MPG jogging - if enabled, PoKeys handles the axes movement instead of Mach3 engine. This results in way more fluid and responsive movement of the axes under MPG jog. PoKeys devices support only continuous MPG jog, which is the most useful in everyday work.
The plugin requires PoKeys 3.0.31 firmware, available here: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=29
Mach3 plugin 'beta': http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=75
Manual: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=77
For those who own PoKeys56E devices, take a look at our new support for Cosm web service (our test feed is available at http://cosm.com/feeds/62592). PoKeys56E devices can now be very easily configured to upload current sensor value to Cosm, where they can be access from all over the world.
Matevž, PoLabs
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Hi, Matevz
Nice Job! it's amazing it works! Perfect!
The analoginput "to" DRO works very nice!
I have one Question:
Is there a Way to Map IO's to "User Buttons",
The Reason is my machine has much Buttons with VB - Scripts and this way maybe the easiest...
regards
Harry
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You can map digital inputs directly to Mach3 OEM buttons (codes from 1 to 2000). What are the user buttons codes in your case?
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Hi,
Thanks for the fast Feedback,
In my case i use
pin1 to Jog On/Off it works
pin2 to "Activate a toolchange script button" called Button34, i have also testet 357 it doesn't works
pin3 to "Activate a Mach LED 170" it also doesn't work
Where is my mistake?
regards
Harry
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Hi, Harry
Please export your configuration and send it to matevz@poscope.com.
Regards,
Matevž
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Today we released another updated version of the beta plugin.
Updates/changes/fixes:
- Improved support for matrix keyboards
- Connecting to PoKeys56E devices with static IP
- Added support for Matrix LED for even more (up to 128) LED outputs
- Stability updates in the firmware
The plugin requires PoKeys 3.0.36 firmware, available here: http://www.poscope.com/productattachments/index/download?id=29. The new PoKeys setup now also includes the latest version of the Mach3 plugin.
Matevž, PoLabs
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Hi, I just gave the new version a try - everything seems to work great so far, there's just one thing that irritates me...
I have connected a 4x20 LCD to the primary pins, listed in the plugin's LCD-Screen as 23,24,25,26, 28,29,30.
I used these connectors and it seems to work ok.
But...
the plugin's "PoKeys Mapping" shows pin 23-29 (subsequently) including Pin 27 used for the LCD, while pin30 is marked as "not used"
It seems one can't change that manually.
So now I wonder what to do - leave Pin27 unused?
By the way, that's been the same in the previous version, no change with latest firmware/plugin version
Regards,
Mike
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Hi, Mike
This bug unfortunately slipped through - please don't use either pins 27 or 30 for mapping. We will fix that in the next release.
Regards,
Matevž, PoLabs
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Hi Matevž,
thanks, I'll do that and wait for the next version. :)
Regards,
Mike
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Hi Matevž,
thanks, I'll do that and wait for the next version. :)
Regards,
Mike
Have you managed LCD to work?
On which pins?
I have the same problem here: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,21247.msg161043.html#msg161043
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Looking Good Matt,
Keep up the Good work!
Scott