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25 Apr 2022 01:55 #241136
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Once I had upgraded to 2.8 I have run into a issue with pendent use. Once the machine is started up and going I can use the pendent (Vista pendent). I have position data on the screen on the pendent also. Once a MIDI command occurs or it has been put into auto and run a program the pendent is no longer functional. The screen on the pendent also just says "linuxcnc" like it does when Linuxcnc is not running. I am finally getting back around to dealing with this......
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26 Apr 2022 09:12 - 26 Apr 2022 09:54 #241268
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From what I understand the joints and axes were separated in 2.8 forward. meaning if its using a USB the VistaCNC driver will need to be updated
. Or a hard wired Pendant installed.
. Or a hard wired Pendant installed.
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26 Apr 2022 09:31 #241270
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Before 2.8 joints were hard coded 0=x, 1=y, 2=z etc.
Now the axes are independent of axes.
If your pendant works with joints and not axes, it could get it wrong...
Now the axes are independent of axes.
If your pendant works with joints and not axes, it could get it wrong...
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31 May 2022 11:53 #244276
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I did upgrade the pendent to the latest firmware version V1.20 which was posted 12/13/19. I though 2.8 came out September 2022 time frame.
I have a email in to Vista to see if they have any insight. The pendent is USB its the Vista P4S
So this is all in the firmware of the pendent and not anywhere in the HAL files ?
The P4S HAL file that I am using was for 2.8 pre and 2.9 pre
I have a email in to Vista to see if they have any insight. The pendent is USB its the Vista P4S
So this is all in the firmware of the pendent and not anywhere in the HAL files ?
The P4S HAL file that I am using was for 2.8 pre and 2.9 pre
# loadrt names=and2.2
addf and2.2 servo-thread
# 1---LCD reletive Coordinates
net axis.0.pos-relative halui.axis.x.pos-relative => vc-p4s.axis.0.pos-relative
net axis.1.pos-relative halui.axis.y.pos-relative => vc-p4s.axis.1.pos-relative
net axis.2.pos-relative halui.axis.z.pos-relative => vc-p4s.axis.2.pos-relative
# 2---JOG
net axis.0.jog-en vc-p4s.axis.0.jog-enable => axis.x.jog-enable joint.0.jog-enable
net axis.1.jog-en vc-p4s.axis.1.jog-enable => axis.y.jog-enable joint.1.jog-enable
net axis.2.jog-en vc-p4s.axis.2.jog-enable => axis.z.jog-enable joint.2.jog-enable
net jog-scale vc-p4s.jog-scale => joint.0.jog-scale axis.x.jog-scale
net jog-scale vc-p4s.jog-scale => joint.1.jog-scale axis.y.jog-scale
net jog-scale vc-p4s.jog-scale => joint.2.jog-scale axis.z.jog-scale
net jog-counts vc-p4s.jog-counts => joint.0.jog-counts axis.x.jog-counts
net jog-counts vc-p4s.jog-counts => joint.1.jog-counts axis.y.jog-counts
net jog-counts vc-p4s.jog-counts => joint.2.jog-counts axis.z.jog-counts
net jog.0.cont-plus vc-p4s.jog.0.plus => halui.axis.x.plus halui.joint.0.plus
net jog.0.cont-minus vc-p4s.jog.0.minus => halui.axis.x.minus halui.joint.0.minus
net jog.1.cont-plus vc-p4s.jog.1.plus => halui.axis.y.plus halui.joint.1.plus
net jog.1.cont-minus vc-p4s.jog.1.minus => halui.axis.y.minus halui.joint.1.minus
net jog.2.cont-plus vc-p4s.jog.2.plus => halui.axis.z.plus halui.joint.2.plus
net jog.2.cont-mimus vc-p4s.jog.2.minus => halui.axis.z.minus halui.joint.2.minus
net jog-speed vc-p4s.jog.velocity => halui.axis.jog-speed halui.joint.jog-speed
net motion-in-position motion.in-position => vc-p4s.is-moving
setp axis_0_max_velocity [JOINT_0]MAX_VELOCITY
setp axis_1_max_velocity [JOINT_1]MAX_VELOCITY
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02 Jun 2022 09:31 #244430
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The HAL looks to be 2.8+ compatible. So it's not that.
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08 Jun 2022 12:54 #244761
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Response from Vista was to toggle LinuxCNC from MDI F5 to Manual F3. Or after a program has been run to toggle MDI F5 then to Manual F3. He said this has been the work around since 2.7. I made the jump from 2.6 to 2.8, which I do miss having the pause button on the pendent, I will have to add a button on the control console for that. It appears that LinuxCNC ignores the pendent completely when it is not in manual, as the screen goes to its default powered up screen.
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08 Jun 2022 14:22 #244763
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Replied by spumco on topic Interesting pendent issue.....
I've got a vista pendant too, but I haven't run LCNC programs enough that I've noticed it yet.
Possible to auto-force it in to manual mode after a program ends? Maybe connect halui.program.is-idle to halui.mode.manual through some logic that defaults to manual mode, but permits MDI mode if you want it?
Possible to auto-force it in to manual mode after a program ends? Maybe connect halui.program.is-idle to halui.mode.manual through some logic that defaults to manual mode, but permits MDI mode if you want it?
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09 Jun 2022 19:24 #244811
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That is a thought, I may look into that. I have not had time to go out and fire things up and see if the work around works like he stated.
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18 Sep 2022 21:59 #252304
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Replied by Jake on topic Interesting pendent issue.....
Well I am back at trying to get some of the issues I have run into with the move to 2.8.
Even with Vista's response to toggle it to manual does not work. Once the machine has been in automatic once the pendent is a paperweight. I have tried to get back in touch with Vista about there work around not working and they won't respond.
Or the other option is ditch the Vista pendent and find another solution.
Even with Vista's response to toggle it to manual does not work. Once the machine has been in automatic once the pendent is a paperweight. I have tried to get back in touch with Vista about there work around not working and they won't respond.
Or the other option is ditch the Vista pendent and find another solution.
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19 Sep 2022 00:36 #252313
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I have a P4SE and early on I had a similar problem except it seemed to be related to static electricity. I had foam mats on the floor and I had one instance where the pendent would work fine but as soon at I put my foot on the foam mat it would stop working and go back to the screen that it is at before LCNC starts. I eleminated the mat. I also installed an active repeater cable since I had to extend my USB cable connection about 6 foot. I am now using the P4SE with 2.8 with no problems. When I first switched to 2.8 back in Jan 2020 I had some issues and had to make changes to the vc-p4s.hal file. I shared these changes with Vista tech support and they said that they had updated the file on their site with the changes. I am running the lastest LCNC 2.8.x version and using the QTDragon UI on Linux Mint 19.3. I recently tried Debian 10 and it worked there also.
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