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Mach Discussion => VB and the development of wizards => Topic started by: zeeway on September 26, 2012, 04:08:42 PM
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I would like to have a button on my Mach3 screen to select the X axis for jogging. So with searching here is what I have come up with:
DoOEMButton(276) Sets jog to continuous
DoOEMButton(185) Selects X axis for jogging
Code "(X Axis Selected)" Puts message on screen
I have a ShuttlePro connected, and the buttons are failing, and as a stop gap measure, I would like a way to select an axis, and use the jog wheel on the ShuttlePro.
But my little VB button script does not work - well, I can see the message pop up on the screen, but when I turn the jog wheel on the ShuttlePro, it reverts to the previous axis selected.
Any suggestions for a VB novice?
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You can't have BOTH methods working at the same time the plugin for the shuttle will overwrite what ever your button selects.
(;-) TP
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Well, thanks for the explanation. So, I am guessing it should have worked without the ShuttlePro active...but that is like a catch 22 for me. Anyway, thanks, again. Guess I won't beat my head against that brick wall anymore.
Angie
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Angie, can't you just have a programmed button on the shuttle pro to choose the X axis?
I'm guessing you already have your buttons mapped out the way you like and you have no more "empty" buttons left to use?
Dave
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Thanks for the thought, Dave.
My ShuttlePro if failing and I am running out of functioning buttons to reassign. I could buy another ShuttlePro, but don't like the idea of a device that only lasts two years.
So I was trying to find a way to put the button-push functions on another device while being able to still use the jog wheel of the ShuttlePro which I really like. If you know of any (simple) write-ups re DIY remote pendant along these lines, I would appreciate your pointing these out.
Angie
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As a test I would try disabling the button in the plugin config. THEN trying the screen button.
Just a thought, (;-) TP
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Thanks, TP,
I will give that a go today.
Angie
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Thanks for the thought, Dave.
My ShuttlePro if failing and I am running out of functioning buttons to reassign. I could buy another ShuttlePro, but don't like the idea of a device that only lasts two years.
So I was trying to find a way to put the button-push functions on another device while being able to still use the jog wheel of the ShuttlePro which I really like. If you know of any (simple) write-ups re DIY remote pendant along these lines, I would appreciate your pointing these out.
Angie
Ah, I see, sorry to hear that. The only DIY pendants that I really have seen are this method of hacking the Shuttle Pro II, (which I believe I've already showed you on the Vectric forum):
http://www.seabreezeparachutes.com/sproject/pendantproject.html
And this simple one:
http://www.cnczone.com/forums/general_electronics_discussion/51494-cheap_mpg_cnc_using_optical.html
Good luck to you, my friend,
Dave
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Ah - you are are that Dave. Yep, thanks again - you gave me those refs on the Vectric site. On my ShuttlePro, the internal buttons are the ones failing, so I can't use your design for making a remote pendant. I would have to do one like the "seabreeze" one - but my soldering skills are not that great...but I might try that one yet.
Angie
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As a test I would try disabling the button in the plugin config. THEN trying the screen button.
Just a thought, (;-) TP
Well, no joy on that one. Tried it just now, and it does not work. Thanks anyway,
Angie
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Angie, just had a thought about you today, how about some sort of dust cover for the Shuttle (if you do buy another one).
Possibly a good clear cellophane would work well?
Dave
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Thanks for the idea, Dave.
The circuit board from the ShuttlePro seems to be okay as I can activate the switches by jumping them with a piece of wire. So...I have ordered a Mouser pendant enclosure, with the idea that I will do something like the seabreeze reference you gave me. I bought some momentary buttons off of e-bay a while back. So with some wire and the circuit board from the ShuttlePro, I will have to learn how to solder a lot better.
I will report back in a week or two on my progress.
Angie
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Angie, here is a link you may like if your new to soldering. I think he has 3 videos on the subject.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5Sb21qbpEQ
Good Luck!
Brett
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Thought I would let you know of my progress. I redid the ShuttlePro into a new pendant case, with momentary switches soldered into the circuit board to replace the function of the failed switches.
http://www.vectric.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=15470
Angie
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Looks good!
Brett