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How do I change the Tool Number in CNC12 after i put a tool in the Spindle manually? i get asked for this a lot so, we created a easy peasy VCP button you can install it on your machine now if you are running CNC12 v5.08 - the VCP button folder "set_tool_numer.zip" file attached. copy to c...

That [latching pushbuttons with hard-wired lights to show when they are latched on] would be a poor second to having individually addressable outputs for the lights. If your remote panel it going to have a "Feed Hold" button, wouldn't you like it to work like the one on the VCP? That mean...

robert.trescott wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:10 pm Got it! It was indeed the PLC Diagnostics forced in the output off state. It had to be something obvious! Cheers and Thanks

thanks for reporting back.

You could also easily just use a lighted, DPDT pushbutton and run the light/led in the pushbutton through the second set of contacts to either turn the light on or off to acknowledge the button press. i like that idea! seems to be a fair amount of them available? quick search on automation direct a...

cncsnw wrote: ↑Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:10 pm Are there to be more than one LED output from the board, for illuminating buttons?

How important is individual button LED control? do you really need the LED on the button to go OFF when the button is pressed?

one LED out is for a " Power is on and i am connected to CNC12 all is good" LED the other LED out is for general purpose Button LED power. the additional 5vdc power in connection is to help drive everything if you start connecting a million LED's together. and go over the USB 5vdc amp limit

start by posting a fresh report.zip so we can see your current setup.
and repost link to photo album of the machine so we can see what it is you are working with

i like the gear boxes! and the rest of the mechanical look better than most budget routers.

bolt up Leadshine closed loop stepper motors (if on a budget) which will give good performance as well and connect to acorn and you'd have a nice little machine.

OPCON was a proof of concept prototype, the final product is a general purpose customizable Operator Control panel break out board. (aka USB-BOB) Below is draft conceptual overview , supports 12 switches, 3 MPG wheels, 3 digital encoders (defaulted as Rapid, Spin, Feed overrides) all inputs can use ...

sounds like you have a wiring issue.

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