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Here it is, I have tried on pins 1 and 2 as well but this one is pins 8 and 12 and ultra fast encoder.
Hood

You mapped ultra fast encoder to OEM DRO 1003 - I don't know this one. Do you display it by yourself?
What if you try the DRO 101 - MPG 1 count DRO? Does the MPG 1 value in Mach3 change?

Matevž

482
I tried the encoders out today and they seem to be fine when viewing in the pokeys software but I cant seem to get them displaying in Mach. I set a user DRO and also tried the X encoder DRO but I dont see anything in the DRO.
Any ideas?
Hood

Can you send me your encoder configuration in the plugin? Go to Import/Export tab, select encoders and click Export.

483
Dont have the pokeys here so cant really look at the plugin, will do tonight but in the mean time does this plugin support the high speed encoder inputs that I had previously tested with Brian?
Hood

Yes, this plugin does support Fast encoders (for 3 encoders). In the next release, it will support Ultra fast encoders also (it can already be enabled at the moment manually via xml settings file).

Update to this one: Ultra fast encoder can be already enabled in current plugin. It is encoder 26 and you have to just check the 'Enable' box in the list. However, i will add a checkbox at the bottom of the window for better overview.

484
Is posible control step/dir for 3 axis with this board ?
Similar that smoothstepper but with this board and mach3 plugin.
Thanks

Yes. The PoKeys Pulse engine drives the step/dir signals as calculated by Mach3.

485
I missed the fact that the Pulse engine manual was not yet available. I am attaching it here now and will include all the information in the next plugin manual release.
Anyway, you have to connect pin 52 to the emergency switch (NC switch). Also, don't forget to include the additional 470 Ohm resistors on the pins 48 and 49.

486
Dont have the pokeys here so cant really look at the plugin, will do tonight but in the mean time does this plugin support the high speed encoder inputs that I had previously tested with Brian?
Hood

Yes, this plugin does support Fast encoders (for 3 encoders). In the next release, it will support Ultra fast encoders also (it can already be enabled at the moment manually via xml settings file).

487
PoKeys / NEW: 'Official' PoKeys Mach3 Plugin - 'alpha' version v0.01
« on: April 04, 2012, 03:30:33 AM »
We present an official PoKeys Mach3 plugin by PoLabs. The main trigger for this plugin is the new capability of the PoKeys56U and PoKeys56E devices - Pulse engine - that can be used as an external 3-axis motion controller with Mach3. This means that there is no more need for LPT port to drive small CNC machines.
However, the plugin support all the basic mapping options as listed below.

PoKeys Mach3 plugin existing functionality
-  Support for PoKeys55, PoKeys56U and PoKeys56E devices
-  Mapping of PoKeys digital inputs to Mach3 OEM LEDs and OEM buttons
-  Mapping of Mach3 OEM LEDs to PoKeys digital outputs
-  Mapping of PoKeys encoders to Mach3 DROs
-  Support for matrix keyboard
-  Support for kbd48CNC keyboard on I2C address 1
-  Usage  of  PoKeys  Pulse  engine  (available  on  PoKeys56U  and  Pokeys56E  devices)  as  external motion controller for Mach3 – 3 axes, each up to 25 kHz step frequency

Pulse engine option must be activated before the first use. During the testing period, we will offer two free activation codes per PoKeys56 owner. Those who are interested, please send the serial number of your PoKeys56 device to support@poscope.com.

Plugin is available at http://www.poscope.com/news/?n=8. Also, before using the plugin, please download and install the latest PoKeys software update from www.poscope.com.

Matevž, PoLabs

488
PoKeys / Re: Is there a way...
« on: April 02, 2012, 02:24:17 AM »
What kind of output does this switch have?

If it has an analog output use the appropriate voltage attenuator first and connect it to the analog input pin (PoKeys has the limit of max. 3.3V on those pins).
If the switch has 4-20mA current output, use an appropriate resistor and connect it to the analog input pin similarly as above.

Give more details on the proximity switch to help you further.

Matevž, PoLabs

489
PoKeys / Re: Pokeys 56U behaving erratically
« on: March 30, 2012, 07:31:04 AM »
tripleback, you should understand that majority of support questions come from users that have never looked at the manual, ever...

remartinez, I am glad that you solved the problem. If you encounter this erratic behavior again, please contact me directly. We would like to know how this happens to duplicate the problem by ourselves.

Anyway, the 'official' Mach3 plugin that will be released in the coming weeks, will almost completely substitute the PoKeys software. We think that it is better to have all the settings in one place to avoid confusion. I don't have details on what the current plugin does with the settings - maybe Scott (poppabear) can answer you here.

Regards,
Matevž, PoLabs

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PoKeys / Re: A dumb question I suppose..
« on: March 16, 2012, 03:20:26 AM »
A new plugin is in works by PoLabs and will be available in approximately one month.