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Group: DynoMotion Message: 6715 From: tmday7 Date: 2/12/2013
Subject: Re: pendant recommendations ?
Hello,
Dont know if iam missing something, but iam using a Logitech gamepad like the one pictured on the plugins page that you pointed out. Iam using Mach3 with KFLOP.

Troy

--- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, "kflop.newbie" wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> the Mach3 plugin page lists a gamepad plugin (scroll down to about half page, just 3 plugins before the Kflop plugin):
> http://www.machsupport.com/plugins.php
> that's why I wrongly assumed that if I bought a gamepad, I could use it with both Mach3 and KmotionCnc.
>
> Anyway, wiring a pendant directly to the KFLOP looks great.
> Can you please check the link in the message #62 you referenced, it looks that page is changed since 2009 and now it lists TWO different pendants, which is the right one?
>
> Or, will any "Modbus" (???) pendant work?
>
> Thank you
> a KFlop Newbie
>
> --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > Some Users like the GamePad and you cant beat the price and availability (it doesn't work with Mach3).
> >
> > But the recommended approach is to connect the MPG directly to KFLOP.  This will work with KMotionCNC, Mach3, or a custom Application.  This is the only way to have guaranteed instant responsiveness as the PC, Windows, and USB are not involved.  See this post:
> >
> > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DynoMotion/message/62
> >
> > Regards
> > TK
> >
> > ________________________________
> > From: kflop.newbie
> > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 6:44 AM
> > Subject: [DynoMotion] pendant recommendations ?
> >
> >
> >  
> > Hi,
> >
> > a new KFlop user here, so far so good, my mill is starting moving but I have plenty of questions. Hope I'll find some help here?
> >
> > Here is first question:
> > I need a pendant. I am currently using both KMotion CNC and MACH3 so I would like to buy a pendant that will work with both programs.
> >
> > If I understand correctly, I could buy a Logitech gamepad (argh!) and there exist drivers for both KmotionCNC and Mach3 so it'll work with both. Is this correct?
> >
> > However, I'd like a real CNC pendant, like these for example:
> > http://www.aliexpress.com/item/HT-943-25-6-Axis-CNC-Pendant-Handwheel-Handle-Manual-Pulse-Generator/744345323.html
> > http://www.damencnc.com/en/components/electronic-parts/mpg---pendants/313
> > http://www.ebay.it/itm/CNC-wireless-MPG-Pendant-remote-Pulse-Generator-for-Mach3-engraving-machine-/121019734623?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item1c2d569a5f
> >
> > Could you recommend a pendant that will work good with both Mach3 and KMotion CNC ?
> > Also' I'd like it to be a USB pendant (NO!!!! paralell port please!)
> >
> > Thank you
> > a KFlop Newbie
>
Group: DynoMotion Message: 6716 From: Tom Kerekes Date: 2/12/2013
Subject: Re: pendant recommendations ?
Hi Troy,

Thanks for the info.  My error.  I was thinking about certain USB MPGs like the PoKeys that don't work with Mach3+KFLOP.

Do you find it responds well without any delays due to Windows/USB?

Regards
TK

Group: DynoMotion Message: 6723 From: tmday7 Date: 2/13/2013
Subject: Re: pendant recommendations ?
Hi Tom,
Sorry so late. I have not noticed any delays. I mainly use it for jogging axis. I did briefly have set up for cycle start,pause,stop. And zeroing DROs without any problems.

Thanks,
Troy

--- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes wrote:
>
> Hi Troy,
>
> Thanks for the info.  My error.  I was thinking about certain USB MPGs like the PoKeys that don't work with Mach3+KFLOP.
>
> Do you find it responds well without any delays due to Windows/USB?
>
> Regards
> TK
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: tmday7
> To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 5:46 PM
> Subject: [DynoMotion] Re: pendant recommendations ?
>
>
>  
> Hello,
> Dont know if iam missing something, but iam using a Logitech gamepad like the one pictured on the plugins page that you pointed out. Iam using Mach3 with KFLOP.
>
> Troy
>
> --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, "kflop.newbie" wrote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > the Mach3 plugin page lists a gamepad plugin (scroll down to about half page, just 3 plugins before the Kflop plugin):
> > http://www.machsupport.com/plugins.php
> > that's why I wrongly assumed that if I bought a gamepad, I could use it with both Mach3 and KmotionCnc.
> >
> > Anyway, wiring a pendant directly to the KFLOP looks great.
> > Can you please check the link in the message #62 you referenced, it looks that page is changed since 2009 and now it lists TWO different pendants, which is the right one?
> >
> > Or, will any "Modbus" (???) pendant work?
> >
> > Thank you
> > a KFlop Newbie
> >
> > --- In DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com, Tom Kerekes wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > Some Users like the GamePad and you cant beat the price and availability (it doesn't work with Mach3).
> > >
> > > But the recommended approach is to connect the MPG directly to KFLOP.  This will work with KMotionCNC, Mach3, or a custom Application.  This is the only way to have guaranteed instant responsiveness as the PC, Windows, and USB are not involved.  See this post:
> > >
> > > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/DynoMotion/message/62
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > TK
> > >
> > > ________________________________
> > > From: kflop.newbie
> > > To: DynoMotion@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2013 6:44 AM
> > > Subject: [DynoMotion] pendant recommendations ?
> > >
> > >
> > >  
> > > Hi,
> > >
> > > a new KFlop user here, so far so good, my mill is starting moving but I have plenty of questions. Hope I'll find some help here?
> > >
> > > Here is first question:
> > > I need a pendant. I am currently using both KMotion CNC and MACH3 so I would like to buy a pendant that will work with both programs.
> > >
> > > If I understand correctly, I could buy a Logitech gamepad (argh!) and there exist drivers for both KmotionCNC and Mach3 so it'll work with both. Is this correct?
> > >
> > > However, I'd like a real CNC pendant, like these for example:
> > > http://www.aliexpress.com/item/HT-943-25-6-Axis-CNC-Pendant-Handwheel-Handle-Manual-Pulse-Generator/744345323.html
> > > http://www.damencnc.com/en/components/electronic-parts/mpg---pendants/313
> > > http://www.ebay.it/itm/CNC-wireless-MPG-Pendant-remote-Pulse-Generator-for-Mach3-engraving-machine-/121019734623?pt=AU_Laptop_Accessories&hash=item1c2d569a5f
> > >
> > > Could you recommend a pendant that will work good with both Mach3 and KMotion CNC ?
> > > Also' I'd like it to be a USB pendant (NO!!!! paralell port please!)
> > >
> > > Thank you
> > > a KFlop Newbie
> >
>