The panel looks slick, nice job!
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Unfortunately not. I just eyeballed the holes and drilled into the bracket I have on the back of the panel I made.
Do you mind me asking what you did/used to raise up/mount your touch on the separate arm. Is that a regular swing arm monitor mount with a Vesa 75x75 or 100x100 mount that you swapped out?
Yup, a separate arm I mounted to the table (and I LOVE it).
Here is the link Amazon.com
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I have been trying out some I/O options as time permits. The DB connector breakouts are sure handy for this.
I think a joystick is going to be worthwhile - certainly better than the non-tactile touchscreen which is a PITA to use. I can always add an MPG later. The only function missing for a joystick is a jog speed override.
The wire list helps to document things… 
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WIRE LIST and MACRO PROGRAMMING - ELITE WOODWORKER 24-02-03.pdf (72.1 KB)
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I borrowed Houdini7’s idea and purchased a combo monitor/laptop stand. It moves the touch display to a better height and location. It also provides a second VESA mount for the console.
Engraving some of that dual colour plastic worked well for the control labelling. I’ll likely change some functions (particularly for the macro keypad) so another label will probably be cut later.
I like the location of the console but the enclosure is bulkier than necessary. I would like to find a way to better lock the support arms in position too. I can’t budge the screws at the joints - they seem to be loctited or something.
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These are all great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Hey, That is great idea! I have a Masso G3 Touch on my CNC Router and the Macro Keyboard really fits well it seems!
The AMZ link shows a much smaller device. Did you purchase several of Macro Keypads or other available options?
If OK to ask, how did you build tjhe larger version with additional keys, pots, etc?
Thanks,
Billy
That little keyboard is just 3 buttons and a knob, the rest are simple momentary switches. I built mine by cutting the panel on the cnc and then just made a box to attach it to.
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What functions are assigning to the G3 Touch Start & Stop buttons?
How did you interface your MPG? I have a China No Name 5V MPG. How did you enter the Masso case?
I mounted my Tool Setter at the Park location . . . is that typical?
I noticed ‘Vacuum’ switch, is that for dust vacuum or table material hold-down?
Cheers,
Billy
Billy.
I see no one has responded to your questions so I’ll have a go at what I can.
These are the same as the Start & Stop buttons on the G3 Touch - Inputs 1 & 2 respectively.
I don’t have an MPG so I defer to someone who has one.
I wouldn’t say that was typical, but it may work for some workflows. I would guess the two most common uses of Park are to get the gantry out of the way for material mounting and removal and to go to a convenient location for accessing the router/spindle. The function of the Tool Setter is to maintain tool heights with tool changes. This is usually best served with a Tool Setter location that both minimizes encroachment in the cutting area and minimizes travel to access it - particularly when homing. So co-location of the Park position and Tool Setter might occur depending on these factors and perhaps a few others.
For the Console, this is the dust vacuum.
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I would prefer CTRL+Z (Undo).
But in all seriousness, I like the ideas in this thread a lot.
That arm link looks like a solution to my issue. As you can see from my layout I am tight for space and worry about backing into the Masso while using my router table. Would this be easily swung around and over the table while not in use? Than center red line being the arm attached to the table somewhere on the side.
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Here’s a slightly better pic. of that mount
I know this is an old post but do you have a diagram or picture of your wiring? I am brand new to this but I love the idea of some dedicated buttons and I would much rather DIY it then buy one of the pre made ones.
Can you elaborate a little on that emergency stop on the left of the table? Is this a secondary ESD that can be connected to the whole system?
Thanks
Multiple E-Stop buttons are quite common and often mandatory on larger commercial machines. Really large cutting machines will even have them on the gantry for example. In my case I simply find this location more convenient and it is the one I almost always use at startup. I think I grabbed this one off Amazon.
Multiple E-Stops are usually wired in series such that any open switch will put the machine into E-Stop. For wiring refer to Wiring multiple E-Stop buttons and MPG pendant E-Stop button in the MASSO Documentation E-Stop Wiring.
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