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I would just like to add at this point …

With hindsight, I'd recommend to potential purchasers of the Hicon 7766, that it probably makes more sense to buy the MPG06 Pendant at the same time; unless you have at least a couple of spare days to work out the wiring, ask the questions, and to be fortunate enough to get the answers.

That said though - I have very much enjoyed learning about the workings of this pendant, and have gained some valuable insight into my Hicon controller and Mach4 configuration. It's great to talk to knowledgeable people who are kind enough to share their insight. 
… It's not the destination so much as the journey.


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Yes - all working BUT I still need to hold down the button to make anything work.
Anthony

Hi guys. Just a quick question.
Isn't that momentary enable button there for a purpose ?
To maybe isolate the MPG from any inadvertent action, say a bump or other unintended input ?
Jogging is isolated while code is running, but having the pendant enable "latched" seem like a bad idea (to me).
I assumed you had to pick it up to use it, and the button is very ergonomically  placed on the side .

Just wondering, thanks,
Russ
 :)


Yes Russ, that's what TPS suggested earlier in the thread.

However, I had gotten it into my thick head that it was supposed to be an 'enable' button for Mach4 - just because it says 'enable' on it. But I think the label is just a coincidence. It means 'enable' in a different context. I wasn't listening carefully enough, and completely missed the point when TPS mentioned it was some kind of safety.

So yes, I do believe on reflection you are both right … it is a safety feature - a momentary enable to ensure you intended using the turn-wheel.

Top job people - thank you

Anthony

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So it looks like this is pretty much fixed up for now.

And I don't even need to spend a single cent on a pendant.

Though, I now know where to go if I fancy a pendant with extra functionality.

I REALLY CANNOT THANK YOU GUYS Craig/TPS  (in alphabetical order) ENOUGH.
You are both very kind to take the time answering my questions and guiding me.

Now to see if I can get this machine to run some code   :)

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Yes - all working BUT I still need to hold down the button to make anything work.

However, I understand the pendant/diagram much better now.

Anyway, really good TPS Thank you very very much for helping me.

Anthony

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Okay TPS - Thank You - but I do not understand wiring diagrams very well?

Is my best option to change the switch for a push-button toggle switch (one that stays on when pressed ... then goes off when pressed again) ?

And do I need to connect the B- purple and black wire to pin 4 ?

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I changed them all to active low but it makes no difference ???

It must work in a different way (unless I need to do something else as well)?

I reckon if I change that button on the side to one that stays-on/clicks-on (then clicks-off when you press it again), I'll be in business. It's the next best alternative. I forget what the name for those buttons are ... is it toggle?

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Hi Craig

There is no option in either of the screens to associate an input pin with the enable button.

... unless the enable button has an alternative-name/alias in the drop down???


Anthony

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Oh sorry - you mean - permenantly short the button inside the pendant ..... so it is always active?

Is there no way to make it activate the 'Enable' button in the Mach4 GUI (just as if you were hitting the button with the mouse)?

I can see that the vital systems pendant appears to have the same button - but it does not say 'enable' and there is a plastic cap over it.
What do you think is going on there ?

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Sorry, I did not see the last post about the enable button.

... so, I can link it inside the pendant? .... how so ?? ... Please?

Thank You

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You are exceptionally good at this - considering you do not have Hicon nor use Mach4

Okay - great I got that working. Thank you

Now how do I make the enable button work please?

Anthony

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