Reply with QuoteI've been really happy with Milfast E stop kit.
cycle start
Anyone rig up a remote cycle start button for pathpilot.
I had a bit of a production type job and hated grabbing the mouse with chips and coolant on my hands.
I contacted Tormach if they made a usb button and they said they don't recommend it.
I should have made a holder for the mouse and a lever to tap the button.
Dave
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I've been really happy with Milfast E stop kit.
Tormach PCNC 1100 Series 3 w/ Rapid Turn, Fusion 360
It can be done directly, using a spare pin on the 5i25, I would not recommend USB, but it could be done,depends if the time to do it is worth it.Originally Posted by toyshop
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I second the MillFast products! I have the basic three button version, the four button with Estop one, the tool setter and the joystick. Outstanding quality and plug and play ease.
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I built a little box something like the Millfast unit. It is mounted beside the door on my enclosure. Three buttons -- Cycle Start, Pause, Reset -- andt uses an Arduino Leonardo to generate the required keyboard shortcut keystrokes. I already have a remote eStop from Tormach so it seems silly to duplicate it. Total cost for parts is less than $50.
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Would an old USB Pokeys55 which is an USB keyboard emulator work with pathpilot?
You can program each pin as a keyboard shortcut.
Jeff
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Probably. All that you need is to generate the shortcut keys for Cycle Start (alt-R), coolant on (alt-F), etc.
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Thanks for the info. I'll probably try the Arduino Leonardo box.
This was probably the only production type job I will do though.
Dave
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I have no knowledge of the creator nor how well it works but the unit at EntirelyCrimson has a nice looking package.
