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MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Spark Concepts, Feb 2, 2019.

MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

MPG Jog Controller for CNC xPRO

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Spark Concepts, Feb 2, 2019.

Been playing around with an MPG Jogwheel

Jog controller CNC xPRO Add-ons MPG wheel
  1. Spark Concepts

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    #1 Spark Concepts, Feb 2, 2019
  2. Yougop

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    Yeahyes, have a nice USB Pendant here too. Would love to see it working with the xPro V4 Board. How is the Arduino connected with the xPro? Nice work Guys...
     
    #2 Yougop, Feb 3, 2019
  3. Mark Carew

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    Really cool! :thumbsup:
     
    #3 Mark Carew, Feb 3, 2019
  4. Spark Concepts

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    Thanks guys! Right now the arduino is a simple test bed for converting MPG signals up the xPRO. The final form will be a plug into the AUX IDC connector

    If you want more info on Arduino to xPRO comms check this thread
     
    #4 Spark Concepts, Feb 3, 2019
  5. Rob Mitchell

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    @Spark Concepts So what was the final verdict on the jog pendant?

    @Mark Carew using this approach would the pendant work on your Blackbox controller?
     
    #5 Rob Mitchell, Mar 21, 2019
  6. Peter Van Der Walt

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    Theoretically, but OpenBuilds CONTROL has 2x mobile jog pendants

    1) just use your phone tablet on the same network as the PC. No wiring, no equipment needed
    or
    2) Grab an INTERFACE https://docs.openbuilds.com/interface
     
    #6 Peter Van Der Walt, Mar 21, 2019
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  7. Spark Concepts

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    Definitely moving forward! A few minor changes so it require a single cable plug in.

    The BB appears to be Aux serial or USB without an option to toggle between the two (please correct me if I am wrong, have not explored it in depth)...so initially no, but potentially in the near future
     
    #7 Spark Concepts, Mar 21, 2019
  8. Saddlebrooke

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    could you give instructions on how to do this. I cant get it to work
     
    #8 Saddlebrooke, May 4, 2019

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