I bought a CNCTOPBAOS 100PPR Universal 4 Axis CNC Handwheel MPG Pendant. I have wired it using a breakout connector so I can get it to work and then soldier it once it is working. But it does not work. Has anyone have this brand of MPG to work on the Masso G3?
I would buy the Masso version but for $200.00 versus $75 MPG. The extra money can buy a couple of wood clamps.
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I have installed a 3rd party pendant and it works as expected. Can you provide a direct link to the product you purchased and the wiring/pin out diagram.
Here is a link to my thread where i wire a 3rd party MPG.
Buzzfab
Thank you for the reply but that is a bit out of the budget for now. I would like to go with the wireless but that will need to be in the future.
TMToronto
Do you have a wiring diagram of how you wired the 3rd party pendent?
Here is the link to the one I purchased - https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B089LJH6LK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The wiring diagram is included in the link.
Between it and the Masso documentation I was able to get it to work.
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TMToronto
Thanks for the info.
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Let me know if you still need help troubleshooting.
Also, see if this discussion helps - https://forums.masso.com.au/threads/pendant-wiring-pinout.3448/page-2#post-25301.
I posted this in the Masso forum a while back to help another member with the wiring.
Tom
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TMToronto
I got the MPG to activate the XYZ and the resolution to go high but no movement. Do you remember what color wires you put on Pins 1, 3, and 4?
Are you referring to the Masso pinout with these numbers?
Also, how did you supply the 5VDC+ power to the pendant?
Yes, I am referring to the Masso pinout. I have a breakout board that is supplying the 5 volts to the pendent. I have it connected to the Masso on the red power block and the ground block for the 5 volts. The wires that I connected to the breakout board are Black/Green and Black/White. Once I did that the LED light came on. And when I press the activate button on the MPG on the F1 screen the XYZ changes to high.
What is your 5V source?
Most pendants require 5VDC max - using the Masso power will damage it. There is a note about this in the Masso manual, and often in the docs supplied with the pendant.
Yes I am using this UCTRONICS DC 9V 12V 24V to DC 5V 5A Buck Converter Module, 9-36V Step Down to USB 5V Transformer Dual Output Voltage Regulator Board.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XXWQ49N?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
OK good. PIN 3 and 4 should be for the A+ and B+ of the handwheel.
I do not think you provided the link to the pendant, so I am not sure what the coloured wires you referenced are from on your pendant.
Here is the pendent I have. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ7F3Y3?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Looking at the wiring diagram from the one you have they are the same. I have placed the A+ and B+ to PIN 3 and 4 but no movement. So is PIN 1 supposed to be blank? I did place the COM to PIN 1 the Black/Orange. Looking at the Masso wiring diagram shows the COM between the XYZ and Resolution control knob and it has PIN 1 for it.
PIN 1 has to have the Orange/Black for the COM
Pin 1 is not to be used in our situation - we must use a separate 5VDC + supply.
If you keep the resolution high it will be easier to see any physical axis movement.
I bought a mini Wireless keyboard for $13.00 off of amazon. I plugged the USB dongle into my Masso G3. I used the extra USB ports inside. Downloaded the Masso keyboard shortcuts. It works just as good or better than a pendant just by pressing buttons instead of spinning a wheel. I also can enter the F1, F2, F3, F4 etc just by pushing the applicable F key. I candid G code for the pad much easier, start, stop and much much more. It has a cycle stop instead of the emergency stop button. It’s a cheap way to get everything a pendant does plus a lot more features.
https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyboard-Control-Touchpad-Controller/dp/B08NSXBZ4T/ref=asc_df_B08NSXBZ4T/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=459710794544&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8194901308257773455&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016767&hvtargid=pla-1209506588630&psc=1&mcid=b558ccc0c3673402a2f1c01e317f5c6e&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1rSsBhDHARIsANB4EJYgp1k0ENCjN5upscMbyGaAuyZX61EVuQEWS7U9GBj7NZaublJtyeIaAmWFEALw_wcB
II have experienced the value of both. I use a mini programable keypad at the front of my machine to handle some of the keystroke shortcuts you mention, but I find the pendant invaluable for controlled zeroing on small parts where I want to keep an eye on the end mill’s position - I can now use the pendant using muscle memory only, something I was not able to do with my mini keyboard.