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picclock:
Hi

Still awaiting delivery of my mill to convert. Hoever I've just received the DDSCV 2.1 version but it still has stock software (2018 vers). I'm just working out a case layout for it and the CNC stepper drivers. Also have a pendant wheel on order.

For those who are using this on a regular basis what extra switches would you bring out to the front panel?

Is there much advantage to upgrading the software to the Pandora version ?

I have read the 33 page thread and it seems a lot of work was done by Benedikt and others who have put a great deal of effort into it, for which I am thankful. Can I be candid and ask if the current version is as stable as the factory offering? Is there a list of the changes that the Pandora version has made ?

I intend to use it with Fusion360, and hopefully can include Brainright's post processor to produce the gcode and save myself some headaches.

For anyone else new to this controller this may help.

To upgrade firmware : -
Copy files to install directory  on USB  stick. Power up machine with stick inserted. Check update OK  by version on bottom right of  screen.

In file menu :-
TAB = copy
SHIFT =  paste
MODE = delete - use with caution as no ‘are you sure’ prompt.
Z- = enter key

Setup parameters with userVar.set file and copy to usb stick. Select file on machine and press enter  to upload.
Parameters can be set from  http://config.pandora-cnc.eu/ or by editing current userVar file.


Best Regards

picclock

picclock:
Pendants !!

Is it possible to send/receive commands using the txd/rxd serial mpg interface?. This would massively reduce the pendant wiring and cabling, possibly allowing for a small status screen in the pendant itself. However, I can find no information on baud rate or whether control of the machine is feasible in this way. It would also enable wifi/bluetooth pendant variants.

Any info in this area much appreciated.

Best Regards

picclock

Will_D:
There was a thread on the ddcsv forum about this (I think)

http://www.ddcnc.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=20&extra=page%3D1

picclock:
Hi Will_D

Thanks for the info. Sounds like it is not implemented, which is a shame. Hooked it up but got nothing out from txd :-(

Possibly another fix for Pandora .. .

Best Regards

picclock

WeldingRod:
I like Pandora!  Totally stable, even when you, um, feed it bad gcode. ;-)
I have a standard pendant, which takes a bunch of wires.
I am 90% sure there are only two user buttons wired out on the ddcsv.  I would have installed more than two if I could have.

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