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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ethernet SmoothStepper first test

« on: February 01, 2012, 07:33:12 PM »

There is a new beta version of the plugin: http://cnc4pc.com/Tech_Docs/Ethernet_Smooth_Stepper.html.

It will only run with Mach R3.043.057 or newer.
Fixes MPG on LPT3, adds THC, and PWM proportional x,y speed for lasers.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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General Mach Discussion / Re: what breakout board?

« on: January 08, 2012, 07:58:19 AM »

A C10 on LPT2 would read the encoders. http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=45.

The question is the speed at which you need to read the encoders, the available I/Os for other functions, and what other functions your control will need.

You can take take care of the speed consideration by using the Smooth Stepper: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=51&products_id=185.

If you are really short in I/Os, then consider the Ethernet Smooth Stepper with 3  ports: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=51&products_id=366.

If you need a lot of functions, then consider a multifunction breakout board, maybe the C32 or C23 could be good options, or a combination of boards for different ports: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php?cPath=33.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

 

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PoKeys / Re: CNC Keys version 2 sneek peek.........

« on: December 14, 2011, 07:46:39 AM »

Be sure to use the mach3 development version : Mach3 R3.043.053.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ethernet SmoothStepper first test

« on: November 23, 2011, 07:39:12 AM »

Hood,

Please note that analogs are easily handled with the pokeys:http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php?cPath=54 and differential outputs can be handled with this converter: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=64&products_id=337.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ethernet SmoothStepper first test

« on: November 22, 2011, 02:56:38 PM »

Hood,

Here is the breakout category: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php?cPath=33.

This one has +24vdc outputs:http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=33&products_id=245. Nice for LPT3 on the ESS.
 
Do not have the differential to single ended converter, and I think it is a must to have, since it was removed from the new ESS and I am sure some will want to have it for connecting the spindle encoder on lathes.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ethernet SmoothStepper first test

« on: November 22, 2011, 08:44:22 AM »

I am very aware of how each person has these specific needs for features in a BOB.  That is why I ended up with more than 15 different BOBs. The nice thing of the 3rd port, is that it enables further customizing without sacrificing other features.  What you want is all very doable with the boards we currently have.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Ethernet SmoothStepper first test

« on: November 21, 2011, 11:05:47 AM »

The new ESS has the same footprint as the old one, so upgrading is easy.  I am not sure there is a real need to a 3 port BOB, as it can plug to existing 2 port boards and a ribbon cable can be used for 2nd port.  Let's say you want to connect a pendant, a breakout board with +24vdc logic, or just expanding I/Os.

This picture is of the board connected to a C32 board.

I tested most of the functions, and all tested ok.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys generates unsolicited jog

« on: November 21, 2011, 09:11:25 AM »

Scott,

Thanks for the feedback.  It would be great if you would show you panel as I am sure it would be a source of inspiration to others.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys generates unsolicited jog

« on: November 18, 2011, 10:35:10 AM »

Scott,

Did you get a chance to test this?

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys generates unsolicited jog

« on: November 16, 2011, 06:21:56 AM »

Scott,

So it is not a hardware issue.  You could have an OEM triggered to those functions.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com