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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys 57E Soft Limits

« on: June 18, 2016, 03:37:45 PM »

The soft limits in Mach3 are usually handled by the motion controller device directly. If I understand you correctly, the PoKeys57E device is used as an input device - in this case, it only forwards the information to Mach3, so either Mach3 or Apollo should take care of the soft limits.

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PoKeys / Re: Driver Connection

« on: June 18, 2016, 03:30:54 PM »

rodm717, thank you for pointing out the lack of information on the PoKeys - drivers wiring. We will work on preparing clear instructions and examples on how this is done properly.

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys 57E mapping to Mach3 PWM

« on: June 18, 2016, 03:28:55 PM »

It should be really simple - open the PoKeys plugin configuration, switch to PWM tab in the settings, enter the PWM period in microseconds, then select what you want to do with each PWM channel. Simplest is to use the 'Map to DRO in %', which will use the selected DRO's value (multiplied with the optional multiplier setting) as the channels duty cycle.

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PoKeys / Re: Utter PKey57CNC install FAIL

« on: June 18, 2016, 03:18:03 PM »

1. PoKeys plugin for Mach3 is not installed: the PoKeys plugin for Mach3 is selected to be installed by default to C:\Mach3\Plugins folder. If you just run the PoKeys setup, the PoKeys plugin will be copied to that folder.
2. kbd48CNC not working: there is a manual available for kbd48CNC keyboard on the kbd48CNC product homepage (https://www.poscope.com/index.php?route=product/product/download&download_id=50&product_id=53). The manual guides you through the installation of the keyboard (it needs to be registered in the PoKeys software first, as you did). The essential step to making it work is to either manually configure the functions of each key or simply load the configuration file for the plugin, as described in the manual.

Regarding 'So I dragged and dropped per instructions', which instructions are you referring to?
Regarding the slow support - since yesterday (17.6.2016), we exchanged 8 messages. And it is weekend.

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PoKeys / Re: After update to 4.1.65 Homing problems

« on: May 29, 2016, 11:10:03 AM »

Unfortunately, we are still working on determining the cause for the steps overflow issue. I think we will have the fix soon.

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PoKeys / Re: After update to 4.1.65 Homing problems

« on: May 29, 2016, 02:30:39 AM »

Hi, Gerd

The update 4.1.65 will be pulled and a fix will be released immediately.

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PoKeys / Re: Connection issues with 57CNCdb25

« on: May 21, 2016, 03:22:56 AM »

Do you have the power supply and your computer connected to the same wall socket?

As I noted, the most probable cause for the problem is the current flowing through the PoKeys device (between the power supply and PC). It may seem unreasonable, but try rotating the power supply power plug by 180 degree.

Regarding E-stop: is this behaviour sporadic or constant?

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PoKeys / Re: Connection issues with 57CNCdb25

« on: May 20, 2016, 03:23:06 PM »

What pin did you select as E-stop input?

The disconnect events are usually caused by large current flowing from/to CNC motor drivers to PC via USB. This can be due to improper power supply grounding. What power supply do you use? How do you have the grounds connected?

Can you post a picture of your machine setup?

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PoKeys / Re: Connection issues with 57CNCdb25

« on: May 20, 2016, 02:10:36 PM »

Hi, Mark

If you have your PoKeys57CNCdb25 connected to your router, disconnect it first. Do you still get the 'connection lost' problems when starting and configuring Mach4?

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PoKeys / Re: Close Loop Analog Spindle (0-10v), Pokeys57CNC, Mach4 Mill, Encoder (A/B/I)

« on: May 18, 2016, 11:23:26 AM »

Hi, Roger

The PoKeys57CNC by itself does not (yet) support the closed-loop control of the spindle speed.

However, one can realize this using the PLC LUA scripting in Mach4 - the spindle speed measurement are done by PoKeys57CNC and sent to Mach4. One can read the current spindle speed and adjust the PWM output of the PoKeys device that drives the spindle (via analog output).
Unfortunately, we don't have any example on how this is done, but will suggest my colleague to prepare an article on our blog (http://blog.poscope.com).