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HiCON Motion Controller / Re: Plugin for Mach 4 Version 3804?

« on: June 01, 2018, 03:50:17 PM »

Hi,
Why no use the newly posted Plugin and Firmware V3805 that are compatible with Mach4 V3804.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 26, 2018, 11:34:07 PM »

Hi,
The reason that my P1A-S turned into a Brick is that there are different versions of this model.
My P1A-S is version 3.
All the Mach3 and Mach4 Firmware are for version 5.
I am being sent Firmware for Mach3/4, so I can then be able to use it again and in a week or two I may have a Mach4 working solution.
So it all depends as to when the Pendant was purchased.
In the meantime, do not install Mach3 or Mach4 firmware unless you are sure which Pendant version you have.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 25, 2018, 08:30:32 AM »

 thosj,
You are right on the money.
I now have a brick.
I am positive that the P1A-S has a serious problem after the Firmware upgrade downloaded from your VistaCNC web site for Mach4.
It not only does not work with Mach4 after having tested multiple machines, but now that I tried to restore it back to a Mach3 firmware it not does the same thing with Mach3.
What I have found out is that after loading the Mach3 firmware successfully and putting on a Mach3 its DLL in the Plugin and with the Plugin Ticked and Mach3 restarted the following happens.
Mach3 has ZERO inputs and outputs in Config.
 
P1A-S plugged into PC.
Mach3 Started.
Same problem occurs E-Stop on display. 
Checked the Inputs in Mach3 and the Pendant has injected a TIC on E-Stop.

I have sent the message to Lee.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Painfully slow path display on large programs.

« on: May 24, 2018, 05:18:57 PM »

Cbyrdtopper,
I have loaded large files 3 million lines of G-Code on an Old XP with 2GB Ram with no Graphics card and yes it take a long time, but it can do it.
I also use 8GB on newer PC's that I run our Machines and it takes a lot less, but still seems a long time, but one it is up you can rotate the display object no no issues.
So to me 8GB is just fine.
On my test M/C that has 32GB with a fast Graphics card and an SSD it is much faster, but who in their right mind spend a fortune running Mach4 and Machines with Fast PC's.
It just the way Mach4 works with PostDisplays.
Mach3 with the same file on my old XP slug can do it much faster, but is not as elegant on accuarte in its display of the G-Code.
If you do not display the Toolpath just add the code which has been wriiten in this forum and it will be fairly instant in loading.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 24, 2018, 05:05:58 PM »

Wallerawang,
That was the first thing I tried.
It has to something to do with the E-Stop, but I just do not know what as there is no Plug-in configuration with the P1A-S Pendant and no other settings required to make it run.
So I am stumped.
Any other thoughts.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 23, 2018, 11:16:43 PM »

Wallerawang,
That is good news.
I have installed the Firmware in line with the instructions and it said it was successful.
I have tried the P1A-S Pendant on 3 setups.
1) Mill HiCON Controller with Mach4 V3481 - No Luck
2) Router ESS V220/V219V/216 with Mach4 V3481 and V3804 - No Luck
3) ESS V216 with Mach4 V3481/v3804 on  our old controller with just a motor attached - No Luck.
Same E-STOP display at the start of Mach4 on both the Mill and Router 1), 2) and 3).
All these function with Mach4 but not with the VistaCNC Pendant.

There must be some conflict with E-Stop, but I tried turning then all off in Mach4 but still no luck.

Is it possible for you to send your mach4 configuration?

Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 23, 2018, 08:05:51 AM »

Thosj,
Thanks for the post.
It just me luck, that I have 2 VistaCNC MPG's one P5 that will not allow the FW to be installed and the other P1A-S will not work with Mach4.
If Lee cannot provide an answer for me, it looks like another costly purchase.
He should remove drivers that do not work or show how they need to be setup with a YouTube explaination so all can see how each works with Mach4.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 23, 2018, 07:43:13 AM »

Craig,
Here is a YouTube link that shows one fully working with Mach4.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKjd9qHRuVk
It looks like a P2-S.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 23, 2018, 12:08:07 AM »

Craig,
A number of people say they have Pendant P1A-S working with Mach4 on various Forums.
I have checked all the settings and they show as follows.
My Version is Pendant P1A-S
Under Plugins it says P1A-S pendant - VistaCNC 2.0
Under Mach4 Config MPG Settings it says P2SPendant/MPG1
Under Register Diagnostics it says P2S Pendant
Before Starting Mach4 the Sceen shows VistaCNC Mach4
After Mach 4 Lanuch it shows the double green E-STOP and no matter where you click it it will not go away.
It also prevents the Enable on Mach4 with this MPG.
I had the same issue with an MPG connected to the ESS, by itself it works fine, BUT Mach4 will not run MDI or G-Code, hoever if I remove the Screen Load Script that contains CNC4PC code then Mach4 works fine, but not the MPG.
And with Mach3 V66 no longer working on the new PC only V62 it has not been a good day.
So I am getting a bit hot under the collar.
Can you check your settings please.
Regards,
Mauri.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Vista CNC P1A-S with Mach4 - Problem

« on: May 22, 2018, 11:03:07 PM »

Hi,
I have tried to setup MPG Pendant VistaCNC P1A-S on Mach4.
I updated my P1A-S Pendant with their posted Mach4 Firmware.
I have the following issue.
The Pendant shows E-Stop and I cannot do anything, nor get rid of it.
Are their any settings that I need to install in Mach4 Configuration for this MPG Pendant?
I am running ESS V220 with Mach4 V3804.
I have E-stop setup for the controller in Mach4 Configuration.
Regards,
Mauri