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PoKeys / Re: New Keypads for PoKeys

« on: May 03, 2010, 07:39:34 AM »

Scott,

Took note of your comments.

I agree the current design of keypads is designed to work together, as they have all the popular controls of mainstream CNC systems.  Please also notes that these keypads could also be an overkill for many PC based controls, which could opt for a simpler version, possibly with a different key assignment and functions, possibly for OEMs.  The idea is that the system remains as flexible as we are used have things with mach3.

I took note on your comment on the cable, I agree, I will work on it.  Thanks…

When will I have something to test?

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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General Mach Discussion / Re: 2nd parallel port pin (2-9) as inputs

« on: May 01, 2010, 07:28:05 AM »

Try a fresh installation of a previous mach3 version, probably .036.  ftp://machsupport.com/Mach/.

Make sure to start with a fresh xml.

Please send return feedback.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com
 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Pins 2 & 3 dont work.

« on: May 01, 2010, 07:26:58 AM »

Try a fresh installation of a previous mach3 version, probably .036.  ftp://machsupport.com/Mach/.

Make sure to start with a fresh xml.

Please send return feedback.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: New Keypads for PoKeys

« on: April 30, 2010, 06:47:02 PM »

Scott,

I agree with the poor pictures, make no justifications to how the keypads really look.  I will try to upload new pictures and integration diagrams.  So people can better understand how to integrate them.

Thanks for the plugin…  Will this be a plugin that would be used instead of the regular pokeys plugin, or would it be installed in additional the pokeys plugin?  If it could be done either way, I think it would be better if it was an additional plugin that just handles the keypad functions.

In any case I also plan on posting some brains that would map the LEDs to the functions of the keypads.  That way people could customize the features for their specific setup.

With the current M31 it would be impossible to use the ADB.  Soon we should have boards that work with ADB, I would presume we will figure out what to do then.  Maybe we will add a connector on the M31, or a connector that goes between the M31 and M2.  We will figure something….

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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SmoothStepper USB / Re: Need help with MPG and Smoothstepper

« on: April 30, 2010, 06:39:11 PM »

Tom,

I think you need to add the C22 – Pendant Interface Board: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=40&products_id=159.

Keiling has the C22 board, I believe he should have shipped the pendant with the board.

Then follow these instructions: http://cnc4pc.com/Tech_Docs/guide_for_MPG4_over_LPT2.htm.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: New Keypads for PoKeys

« on: April 30, 2010, 09:11:00 AM »

Scott,

Fixed the “SS”:)

I sent you an email with the pinout.  You only need the pinout of the M31, since the M32 board connects to the M31.  All the pins are on the M31.

Please check the file, confirm al is OK.

Thanks,

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / New Keypads for PoKeys

« on: April 29, 2010, 12:02:02 PM »

We are now offering new Keypads and other resources for PoKeys panels: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/index.php?cPath=54.

I have seen a lot of questions on how to setup pendants.  Probably the instructions on setting this stuff will answer some of the questions.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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General Mach Discussion / Re: how to hook up a e stop

« on: December 04, 2009, 10:25:21 AM »

Larry,

It seems you have one of our breakout boards. All our breakout boards have a terminal called EN, which require a +5vdc signal in order to enable outputs. We recommend you connect the e-stop signal in parallel with this terminal.  So if you use a NC switch for e-stop, when you press it and interrupt the signal, you will make the controller aware of the e-stop situation and disable the outputs at the same time. The idea is that it is not the PC based controller the one taking the action of stopping the system. Maybe this wiring diagram illustrates it better: http://cnc4pc.com/Tech_Docs/E_STOP_N_EN_Wiring.pdf.

We do not recommend taking power off the breakout board or any other logic in your setup on e-stop, as this could allow noise to get in and cause unpredictable actions.

I agree with Ray that if using servos, and keeping the driver and encoders powered all the time, using e-stop just to disable the drivers, the lost steps could be minimal, just the pulses sent to the driver between the time the breakout board outputs were disabled and controller stopped sending pulses. If you wire it this way, you must really know what you are doing, as when the drivers are enabled back again and if they moved, they could cause a violent motion.  I never had this case, but always imagine it could be very dangerous.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys, MPG, and MachTurn

« on: October 16, 2009, 03:25:24 PM »

It is not working like that on other systems.  It would be interesting to do these tests:

-   Doing the same setup on another PC with mach3 and nothing else configured.  There could be something creating a conflict.
-   Test your configuration files on a different PC (look for corrupted XML files).

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com

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PoKeys / Re: Pokeys, MPG, and MachTurn

« on: October 13, 2009, 07:43:34 PM »

Hood,

The XML and Pokeys configuration files.

Thanks,

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com