Mesa 7i95

Thanks, yeah i am still learning this world of linuxcnc. It is fairly complex.
I don't know the classic ladder and i have not actually come across the lut5 will have to do some reading on in.
Since most of the stuff i needed was non realtime i actually opted for python. Python seem to be the easiest to get going and fairly easy to debug.
When i have i minute i would like to try the halcompile.

Well actually while i am typing i have another question.
How do i connect pendant to 7i95? I already have 5 encoder inputs in use and thinking about adding another axis in the future and P1 connector is fully in use too.
Do i go for something like 7i73 connected via rs422?

You can add a 7I73, but if you have free isolated inputs,
there are 4 MPG channels available on the isolated inputs:

hm2_7i95.0.inm.00.enc0-count (isolated inputs 0,1)
hm2_7i95.0.inm.00.enc1-count (isolated inputs 2,3)
hm2_7i95.0.inm.00.enc2-count (isolated inputs 4,5)
hm2_7i95.0.inm.00.enc3-count (isolated inputs 6,7)

well I am chockablock on TB6 so all inputs on TB5 are available but I think I will need more inputs still I think and I hate maxing stuff out.
I can use it there (if I can remap it to TB5) for time being but I think I will order 7I73 (unless there is a better board to get) I will install it in the pendant and run only RS422 to the board which in my mind will be neater solution.
What do you reckon?

If you worry about running out of pins, a 7I73 is a good front panel
interface. It may also simplify wiring, especially if the front
panel is some distance from the 7I95

Yep, definitely bit of a distance to 7i95. Ordering it as we speak.
I think i will be bothering you a bit to get it going. She looks like a complex beast too.