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PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« on: November 10, 2013, 10:34:21 AM »
Pulse engine v2

EDIT: With 3.1.0b update, 4 axes are supported using external pulse generator.

We present an upgraded and improved PoKeys Pulse engine v2. Pulse engine v2
is now automatically enabled on all PoKeys56U and PoKeys56E devices with the
3.1.0 firmware. The biggest improvement is the support for the extension
board for Pulse engine functionality. PoKeysCNCaddon is a galvanically
isolated board that connects to PoKeys using 8 wires and features 8 standard
connections for stepper motors, dedicated connector for all limit and home
switches, relay outputs, open-collector outputs, 0-10 V output and additional
digital inputs.

The new PoKeys plugin for Mach3 improves the PoKeys Pulse engine experience.
PoKeys plugin features minor improvements to the current plugin version in
regards to general IO mapping and the support for the new PoKeys Pulse engine.
Plugin with the new PoKeys Pulse engine now supports 3 axes using integrated
pulse generator, capable of 25 kHz maximum step frequency, and 3 axes using
external pulse generator (PoKeysCNCaddon), capable of 125 kHz maximum step
frequency. The new plugin enables user to select the presence and position
of the limit and home/ref switches - these can be wired directly to
PoKeysCNCaddon or to any free PoKeys pin. Home/ref switches can now be also
combined with limit switches, supporting the machines with only one switch
per axis. The plugin now also features support for soft-limits, limit
overriding, improved homing procedure, straight probing support (G31),
improved MPG and keyboard jogging, etc.

New Mach3 plugin features (overview):
- Support for original Pulse engine outputs (3 axes, 25 kHz step) with fully customizable switch configuration
- PoKeysCNCaddond support (4 axes, 125 kHz step)
- New floating IO and PoKeys Pulse engine status window
- Combined home/ref and limit switches support
- Straight probing support
- Improved homing (home offsets supported) and jogging
- Soft-limit support
- Limit override support
- Performance enhancements
- Stability enhancements
- optional notification of unavailable devices on startup
- UDP connection enabled by default on Pokeys56E and PoKeys57E

Firmware update 3.1.0b is available now, PoKeysCNCaddon will be available in december 2013

PoKeys SW v3.1.0b with NEW PoBlocks, Mach3 plugin (15.11.2013) - http://www.poscope.com/index.php?route=product/product/download&download_id=82&product_id=51
PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and Mach3 plugin manual (15.11.2013) - http://www.poscope.com/index.php?route=product/product/download&download_id=83&product_id=51
« Last Edit: November 15, 2013, 02:17:18 PM by NeoTO »
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Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2013, 04:27:07 PM »
Hi I'm Tom,

Just a week ago I ordered a PoKeys 56U and 3 PoStep 25-32 boards.
Many thanks for the speedy delivery by the way!!
Good to see you are expanding the PoKeys line.
Maybe I ordered mine a little too soon, since you are bringing out the PoKeysCNCaddon, but that is besides the question.

I'm in the process of reading through the manuals and trying to find other posts here on the forum, when I saw your new thread.
So off course immediately I downloaded the new Firmware and Machplugin.
I tried to extract the zipfile with winrar, I tried it like 10 times already and everytime the same error when I try to extract the zipfile. The Winrar diagnostic message says: "The archive is either in unknown format or damaged". Am I supposed to use another program to extract the zipfile or is it possible that the zipfile is corrupted for real?

Kind regards,

Tom

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Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2013, 12:07:07 AM »
Hi, Tom

Our website system renamed the .exe to .zip. The downloaded file is an executable.

Regarding PoKeysCNCaddon - this is an addon board for existing PoKeys devices. It connects to PoKeys56U/56E/57E board with 8 wires and is meant to provide a clear connection point for all CNC-based signals (therefore, it is fully galvanically isolated from PoKeys/PC side).

We are sorry for the troubles with the download files.

Regards,
Matevž
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Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2013, 07:31:43 AM »
can you tell me about 'spindle error' , which seems to be an input on the external boards .  is this a form of spindle index. i have been 'waiting' for  you to add spindle index to the 56E. i see its not mentioned directly. any news would be very useful

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Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2013, 01:12:14 PM »
@machiner: Spindle error is just an input of the spindle driver (digital value) that can be used in Mach3. Unfortunately, if you are referring to spindle index due to threading support, this is not yet supported.
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Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2013, 02:04:21 PM »
 thank you for your prompt reply
Re: PoKeys Pulse engine v2 and updated Mach3 plugin
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2014, 11:22:23 PM »
There's new version of Pokeys software v.3.1.38.  Check it out

http://www.poscope.com/index.php?route=product/product/download&download_id=104&product_id=76

Regards,
Weerasak
« Last Edit: November 04, 2014, 11:24:51 PM by Weerasak »
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