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Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:01 pm
by cad cam man
So all I would be able to do is jog ? No setting or cycle start , feed hold, is that what functions you are talking about ?

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:11 pm
by cad cam man
These are the pendants I am referring to "wired mpg pendant "

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2021 11:39 pm
by tblough
You could probably make those work with the AllIn1DC or Oak, but not Acorn.

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Thu Apr 08, 2021 12:05 am
by martyscncgarage
The one with the blue knobs "appears" to be the same one Centroid uses on Oak and All in On DC
It would use up a lot of inputs IF it could be made to work.

Buy the wireless MPG and save yourself the trouble. Or if miiney is an issue, get the Contuor Shuttle Express

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:50 pm
by lavrgs
Good new on being able to use the Contour shuttle - another + in the Acorn column. I am working to get my current control working with the thought that if I get it working properly the Acorn upgrade should be easier.

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:54 pm
by martyscncgarage
lavrgs wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:50 pm Good new on being able to use the Contour shuttle - another + in the Acorn column. I am working to get my current control working with the thought that if I get it working properly the Acorn upgrade should be easier.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... Xpress.pdf

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Fri Apr 09, 2021 11:10 pm
by ShawnM
Why not just use your “wireless” keyboard. It does most everything you need with a lot less hassle. Oh, and you probably already one one. :mrgreen:

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:28 am
by lavrgs
martyscncgarage wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:54 pm
lavrgs wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:50 pm Good new on being able to use the Contour shuttle - another + in the Acorn column. I am working to get my current control working with the thought that if I get it working properly the Acorn upgrade should be easier.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... Xpress.pdf
Is it possible to change the button functions? My current setup has x y z increment change and reset starting from the left.

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Sat Apr 10, 2021 6:13 am
by martyscncgarage
lavrgs wrote: Sat Apr 10, 2021 12:28 am
martyscncgarage wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:54 pm
lavrgs wrote: Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:50 pm Good new on being able to use the Contour shuttle - another + in the Acorn column. I am working to get my current control working with the thought that if I get it working properly the Acorn upgrade should be easier.
https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... Xpress.pdf
Is it possible to change the button functions? My current setup has x y z increment change and reset starting from the left.
I do not understand your question. Please explain.
XYZ movements always typically stay the same.
Router, mill or lathe.
Yes the VCP can be customized. https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_di ... manual.pdf

But let's understand your statement.
Marty

Re: Wired MPG for Acorn?

Posted: Wed Apr 14, 2021 7:40 pm
by cad cam man
I was just on you tube and came across the allin1 board but at 14:02 they talk about using the encoder port for lathe mpgs i wonder if this would work for the cheap mpg like I was talking about