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06 Feb 2021 15:11 #197835
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If you have a 7I85S, you already have 2 RS-422 ports so all that is needed is the second 7I73
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06 Feb 2021 15:53 #197840
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Thanks Peter, saves some money but still the job to install CAT6 cable.
Will have to see what route I go.
Will have to see what route I go.
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06 Feb 2021 22:36 #197881
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The 7i85s has a RS422 on board so you could use that... check the manual
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Rod/bevis are you saying that it must be connected to 7i76e P1 as P2 is occupied by 7i85s?
The 7i85s has a RS422 on board so you could use that... check the manual
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07 Feb 2021 00:14 #197883
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What additional I/O do you need? there may be another way with one 7I73
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07 Feb 2021 10:58 #197906
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This is what I have now on my 7i73
This is what I need = change from mode 1 to mode 2
1 MPG (2 inputs)
1 LCD 2x16 (7 pins ?)
2 11-pos switches analog (2 inputs)
1 E-stop (1 input)
following matrix schematics, 4 rows 5 columns keys and ditto LED's for each key
keys 4 inputs 5 outputs, Leds 3-pins
Looking forward to see if this can be done.
This is what I need = change from mode 1 to mode 2
1 MPG (2 inputs)
1 LCD 2x16 (7 pins ?)
2 11-pos switches analog (2 inputs)
1 E-stop (1 input)
following matrix schematics, 4 rows 5 columns keys and ditto LED's for each key
keys 4 inputs 5 outputs, Leds 3-pins
Looking forward to see if this can be done.
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08 Feb 2021 10:46 #197979
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Leaning more and more to bite the bullet and go for Lhb04b-6
Do want cable not RF that in my opinion is unsafe.
Do want cable not RF that in my opinion is unsafe.
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08 Feb 2021 10:55 #197981
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Why don't you just get something like
this
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It does all that you need. Wire into the Mesa MPG and add in the axis selection and scale selectors..
It does all that you need. Wire into the Mesa MPG and add in the axis selection and scale selectors..
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08 Feb 2021 11:33 #197984
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Install new loooooooooooooooong cable is PITA
I have one of those from way back in my Mach2/3 era.
And the Lhb04b-6 can also be used on the plasma rig and ev my lathe.
I have one of those from way back in my Mach2/3 era.
And the Lhb04b-6 can also be used on the plasma rig and ev my lathe.
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08 Feb 2021 11:41 #197987
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Ah, but you said you wanted a wire.
I use a non-usb hard wired 433 MHz receiver pendant that has never missed a beat.
I use a non-usb hard wired 433 MHz receiver pendant that has never missed a beat.
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08 Feb 2021 11:56 #197991
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USB for me, CPU is in the monitor box as well as 7i73 that has MPG on the box.
7i76e is far away in the mill.
I have seen many having good results with RF pendants but I prefer cable for E-stop ( yes it is still USB ) safer than RF.
7i76e is far away in the mill.
I have seen many having good results with RF pendants but I prefer cable for E-stop ( yes it is still USB ) safer than RF.
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