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PoKeys / PoKeys is working great! Thanks!

« on: December 07, 2010, 03:51:08 PM »

I wanted to say thanks for all of your help...  Below is a demo of my system fully functional.

Thanks,
JH

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/W0Ln6SgjeS4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/W0Ln6SgjeS4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1</a>

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand

« on: December 07, 2010, 03:43:05 PM »

You can use PCI to RS484 card or a USB to RS485 box.  I used a box from sealevel, but after looking on eBay, there are some cheaper ones that might work also.

(Don't worry, I been watching this thread.... keep up the great work)

JH

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: 1987 Bridgeport Production Center Interact 412 to Mach3 Conversion

« on: December 07, 2010, 03:35:59 PM »

The User Interface is working great with the help of the PoKeys hardware.  I was able to get simple Input Buttons, Matrix Key/Buttons, Output for LEDs and MPG all functional with PoKeys Hardware.  The Macropump to run this is BIG, I added a state machine with parameters to gate/enable different functions based on the mode selected (RUN, ATC, OFFSET, MPG, or IDLE)  Overall I am happy on how things turned out.

Below are some pixs of the hardware and a video with a quick demo of its functionality.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/v/W0Ln6SgjeS4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">http://www.youtube.com/v/W0Ln6SgjeS4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x006699&amp;color2=0x54abd6&amp;border=1</a>

Thanks,
JH

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: AL54b (lathe) project from New Zealand

« on: December 07, 2010, 09:47:01 AM »

The analog 0-10V can be hard to calibrate to match your target speed and can be jerky depending on your hardware setup.  The cost is only 30 - 40 USD for the control board and takes 3 or 4 I/O lines to control it.

I do like the RS485 modbus, as you can use it for both commands to the VFD (set target Hz/RPM, ON, OFF) this saves I/O, as well as monitor stats from the VFD (AMPS, Temperature, Diagnostics)  The RS484 card might cost you 50 - 100 USD (might find cheap one on eBay for less)  They put modbus on the VFDs for a reason: signal to noise ratio

Just my thoughts,
JH

BTW:  Your lathe has is looking nice !

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: 2nd Build - Steel Tube, Gantry Style, Mill / Router

« on: December 06, 2010, 10:13:21 AM »

Its progressing nicely, great work !

JH

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: 1987 Bridgeport Production Center Interact 412 to Mach3 Conversion

« on: November 25, 2010, 02:10:57 PM »

Steve,

The one ZIP file contains all the macros for the machine to date.  Including the ATC, DrawBar, ModBus, VFD, ect.  I am still working on the User Interface with PoKeys Buttons therefore these are not included in this set.  All my macros have timeouts so while waiting on input to change, if it doesn't change the software will not lock up, but eStop with a message of the error.  I also keep a list of the Macros Names and Functions so its easy for me to track, see below:

    Buttons
       
        M1000   Tool RAM Extend
        M1001   Tool RAM Home
        M1002   Initialize ATC
        M1003   Spindle Air Blast
        M1004   Spindle Tool Release
        M1005   DEC ATC Position
        M1006   INC ATC Position
   
        M1051   VFD STOP
        M1052   VFD REVERSE
        M1053   VFD FORWARD

        M1080   Spindle Orientation   
       
        M1100   BIG TEST BUTTON
       
        M1110   "X0 Y0" Button
        M1111   "X0 Y0 Z1" Button
        M1112   Set Park Position
        M1113   Move to Park Position
        M1114   Toggle Auto Parking on M30 (M400)
       
        M1999   System INIT (Ref ZYX to home and ATC Init)
        M2000   Force ATC to uninitialized during a RESET
                   
    Functions
        M1101   Sets the ATC Position Number and Updated the LEDs
        M1102   ATC Reset Function
       
    UserDROs
        1000    ATC Current Position ( 1 - 12 )
       
        1100    Spindle RPM
        1101    Spindle Target Hz
        1102    Spindle Current Hz
        1103    Spindle Current Amps
   
        1200    Current Spindle Tool Number
        1201    ATC Tool 1
        ...   
        1212    ATC Tool 12   
       
        1300    Park X
        1301    Park Y
        1302    Park Z
             
    UserLEDs
        1000    ATC Carousel Initialization Flag
       
        1001    ATC Carousel Pos 1
        ...
        1012    ATC Carousel Pos 12
       
        1013    ATC Unloading State
        1014    ATC Loading State
       
        1015    ATC Tool Ram
        1016    ATC Air Blast
        1017    ATC Draw Bar
                               
        1104    Spindle Running Forward
        1105    Spindle Running Reverse
       
        1300    Auto Parking Enable
                   
        2000    Test LED for PoKeys
                       
    User Lables
        1       ATC Debug Message
        2       ATC Status
        3       Tool Change Time

The Screen Set and BMPs are in the second ZIP file.

If you have questions, please let me know,

JH

197

PoKeys / Re: IO Mapping looks off by one ?

« on: November 24, 2010, 08:21:23 PM »

Thanks Brother !   Happy Turkey Day Too.....

Macro Pump with Interlocks.... I love macros

JH

198

Brains Development / Re: marco or userbutton from brain

« on: November 24, 2010, 02:06:14 PM »

Not sure I understand this either...but I think this is close to what I need.

How do I link an external PoKeys button to Macro Code?  I know how to add buttons onto the Mach3 Screens and link these to macros (ie M1000.m1s, M1001.m1s .... )  So, what is the trick to make an external button run some Macro Code via a Brain?

Thanks,
JH

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PoKeys / Re: IO Mapping looks off by one ?

« on: November 24, 2010, 01:28:13 PM »

Thanks !   That was it, I now have 2 buttons working and the MPG !

Next Question: How do I link an external PoKeys button to Macro Code to Run?  I know how to add buttons onto the Mach3 Screen and link these to macros (ie M1000.m1s, M1001.m1s .... )  So, what is the trick to make one of these new external buttons run some Macro Code?

If I need a brain to do this, do you have a small sample brain that I can use to make this link between PoKeys External Buttons (ULED 2000, ULED 2001) and Macro Code (M1000.m1s, M1001.m1s)

Thanks,
JH

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PoKeys / IO Mapping looks off by one ?

« on: November 23, 2010, 05:45:35 PM »

OK, getting started on the User Interface for BP421 Project.  So I thought I would start with something simple like a couple of buttons.  Just simple Digital Inputs.

I had a button connected to Pin 1 on the PoKeys Hardware and configured as Digital Input.  The diagnostic screen shows pin moving but it is not reflected on the Mach Diagnostic Screen.  

So, I them moved the button to Pin 2 of the PoKeys Hardware, the diagnostic screen shows pin2 as functional (just like with pin 1) but the Mach diagnostic screen is off by one!

Just thought I would ask before I waste more time...

Any Ideas?
JH