VistaCNC pendant ?
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VistaCNC pendant ?
Anyone here use a Vista CNC pendant with there machine? I'm looking at getting one and was looking for input on the digital readout vs no digital readout on the pendant.
This:
VS this:
Is the readout a must have if your going to get a pendant?
This:
VS this:
Is the readout a must have if your going to get a pendant?
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
I have the one with the readout.
It is the Cat's MeeYow. LOVE it. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Mine is another model up from what you show.
I can cycle start, spindle start stop, home an axis, zero an axis, etc. I use all of it.
It is the Cat's MeeYow. LOVE it. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Mine is another model up from what you show.
I can cycle start, spindle start stop, home an axis, zero an axis, etc. I use all of it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Thanks for the input. So pretty much I should just spend the $$ and get the full featured one. I hear that it's safer to go with a cable version and not wireless. You have this one?Leo wrote:I have the one with the readout.
It is the Cat's MeeYow. LOVE it. I HIGHLY recommend it.
Mine is another model up from what you show.
I can cycle start, spindle start stop, home an axis, zero an axis, etc. I use all of it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
This is the one I have P2S
My reasons:
1) I like the knobs and dials.
I am a manufacturing engineer and work on CNC machines with pendants a LOT. I just like knobs that go "click" and I fan feel that without looking at a pad and seeing what is selected. I have good experience and many pendants to compare.
2) Functionality
This model has all the functions I want. V-the faster you turn the wheel, the faster the machine moves, slower=slower, C-no matter how fast or slow you turn the wheel, the machine moves at a constant speed. S=Steps per click. I can cycle start/hold, spindle start stop, program reset, zero axis, home all, and FUNCTIONS, which I set to home individual axis. I like especially to home Z individually.
Lastly, the F-Override function - I use that !!EVERY!! single time I start a new program. As I said, I do this stuff at work and I always start a program slowly. This to me is the biggest most important feature.
3) Size
It is a nice one hand operation. I have small hands and this is "just right"
4) Wired
I just don't like wireless, several reasons, but I want the assurance of the direct connection.
5) Clicks on wheel.
There are 100 clicks on the wheel. that means finer resolution. Others are 50 clicks.
6) Display
I like the display on the pendant - it is convenient.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
OK your high pressure sales tactics have worked. I've gotta have the same one.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Yep know what you mean, now I want to go out & buy one & I'm not even looking for a pendantcstmwrks wrote:OK your high pressure sales tactics have worked. I've gotta have the same one.
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psst... they ship overseas...martin54 wrote:Yep know what you mean, now I want to go out & buy one & I'm not even looking for a pendantcstmwrks wrote:OK your high pressure sales tactics have worked. I've gotta have the same one.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Sorry, I don't mean to try to talk anybody into anything. Just trying to offer up as much information as possible. This was my 4-th pendant on my home machine, after trying others.
I guess I can be pretty passionate about things sometimes.
I should tone it down.
Still, I do, think you will like it.
I guess I can be pretty passionate about things sometimes.
I should tone it down.
Still, I do, think you will like it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Leo, I was just joking, you should know what I am like by now
Far as I am concerned the more detail the better so don't tone anything down, great the way it is just now
A pendant isn't really something I can afford but if I am in a position to buy one in the future then I would be quite happy to buy on your recommendation.
Far as I am concerned the more detail the better so don't tone anything down, great the way it is just now
A pendant isn't really something I can afford but if I am in a position to buy one in the future then I would be quite happy to buy on your recommendation.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Leo,
I am glad your for your comments and insights. Being relatively new to the cnc world I will take all of the foresight and suggestions that I can get.
My question to you is can I use this controller on my post proccesor. I am running Flashcut 4.0.94 would love to have a pendant for those times when the mouse just doenst cut it.
I am glad your for your comments and insights. Being relatively new to the cnc world I will take all of the foresight and suggestions that I can get.
My question to you is can I use this controller on my post proccesor. I am running Flashcut 4.0.94 would love to have a pendant for those times when the mouse just doenst cut it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
The pendants made by Vista are for machines that us MACH 3 / 4, Linux CNC and UCCNC control software. So not knowing 100% though I would suspect the answer may be no. Flashcut offers a pendant but seeing the request quote button kinda sound expensive. Also does not look as cool as the Vista one.dwilli9013 wrote:Leo,
I am glad your for your comments and insights. Being relatively new to the cnc world I will take all of the foresight and suggestions that I can get.
My question to you is can I use this controller on my post proccesor. I am running Flashcut 4.0.94 would love to have a pendant for those times when the mouse just doenst cut it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
My comment was said in humor. If what you said was true high pressure sales tactics you would be convincing me I need one even if I didn't own a CNC machine.Leo wrote:Sorry, I don't mean to try to talk anybody into anything. Just trying to offer up as much information as possible. This was my 4-th pendant on my home machine, after trying others.
I guess I can be pretty passionate about things sometimes.
I should tone it down.
Still, I do, think you will like it.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
cstmwrks wrote:The pendants made by Vista are for machines that us MACH 3 / 4, Linux CNC and UCCNC control software. So not knowing 100% though I would suspect the answer may be no. Flashcut offers a pendant but seeing the request quote button kinda sound expensive. Also does not look as cool as the Vista one.dwilli9013 wrote:Leo,
I am glad your for your comments and insights. Being relatively new to the cnc world I will take all of the foresight and suggestions that I can get.
My question to you is can I use this controller on my post proccesor. I am running Flashcut 4.0.94 would love to have a pendant for those times when the mouse just doenst cut it.
I agree I have also seen the request for quote on the Flashcut web site. Just haven't utilized it yet.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
I agree that these handheld units can be a real timesaver. My favorite is a wired version of the XHC, for use with WinCNC. Plenty of customizable buttons and macros for each, plus it track both machine and user coordinates. See below.
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Re: VistaCNC pendant ?
Well requested the quote on the Flashcut controller pendant. 395 bucks. Hmmmmdwilli9013 wrote:cstmwrks wrote:The pendants made by Vista are for machines that us MACH 3 / 4, Linux CNC and UCCNC control software. So not knowing 100% though I would suspect the answer may be no. Flashcut offers a pendant but seeing the request quote button kinda sound expensive. Also does not look as cool as the Vista one.dwilli9013 wrote:Leo,
I am glad your for your comments and insights. Being relatively new to the cnc world I will take all of the foresight and suggestions that I can get.
My question to you is can I use this controller on my post proccesor. I am running Flashcut 4.0.94 would love to have a pendant for those times when the mouse just doenst cut it.
I agree I have also seen the request for quote on the Flashcut web site. Just haven't utilized it yet.
D-Dub
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