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I wonder if there is a complete list of all possible error/status codes that could be displayed on the 7 segment LED mounted on the ALLINONE pcb. I wonder if all 10 potential codes are used?

Gerald

Was noticing that the JOG PENDANT has several pin header on the PCB labeled as MPG and FUNCTION keys. I wonder if it is possible to utilize either of these connections for the indicated purpose with the existing firmware in the JOG PENDANT PIC micro? If it is possible to do this are there any schema...

To compensate for the gear range, you need to install a switch (wired to a PLC input) to detect when the head is in low gear. You then enter the ratio of low gear speed to high gear speed (e.g. 0.1587 for a 6.3:1 reduction) in Parameter 65. If the control sees that you are in low gear, then it will...

I am leaning towards purchasing the CENTROID software as opposed to using MACH3 on my mill conversion. I am ok with MACH and use it on other tools but the more I play with the CENTROID DEMO the more I like the feel of it. The big question for me is what is possible as far as having actual spindle sp...

Thanks Scott,

So is the E-STOP on the large jog panel also in series with these or is that one handled differently?

Gerald

Is it possible to have multiple e-stops if using the large PENDANT jog/operators which has an E-STOP on it??? I would like to have a large e-stop right on the mill head as well as the one included in the Jog pendant and also I might possibly have one on my MPG pendant. I know I can just series up th...

Just wondering about the latest ALL IN ONE pcb that ships with the MACH kit. Can this also be used with the Centroid software? Is the ALLIN1DC pcb the normal that will ship when I order my MACH kit? What is the current cost to purchase teh CENTROID software or is that even possible?

Gerald