Keyboard move issues

[wwaldner]

Anyone ever had any issues with keyboard moving of position. I installed a new control pc and am having problems with control software freezing and throwing 'invalid procedure call...' errors. To replicate, I can just bring up control software, and open keypad. Hit arrow keys one direction and then switch to another direction. If I keep hitting the keys or hold down the keys it will flake out.

Initially I thought it would be an issue with wireless usb keyboard but have ruled that out. I can hook up a wired ps2 or usb keyboard and problems persist. The kicker...I can remote desktop into my control pc and the problem does not show up. What gives?

Running Win7 with ShopBot 3.8.26 (PRS A)

Any help would be appreciated.
wayne

[bleeth]

Did you remember to update firmware when you installed SB software?

[wwaldner]

yes, I updated the firmware right away.

[wwaldner]

A bit more info.
It appears the issue is caused by changing direction. If going one direction, if I pause for a sec or two and then switch directions all is fine. If however I am holding down the up arrow key and immediately hit the down arrow key, the control software just locks up. Sometimes it will spew out a 'invalid procedure call..."

Everything else seems fine. I can move/jog at top speed and diag shows good comm connection.

[ssflyer]

I've noticed that in the past as well. Can't change direction before the data stream has finished, it appears.

[Brady Watson]

Does it happen if you downgrade the software to say 3.6.46? It might be worth a try.

Keep in mind that some computer USB hardware just sucks for running a robotic tool. The first place I would look is the computer & get a PCI to USB (2.0 not 3.0) and put either the Bot or KB/Mouse on that card by itself. I've seen cases where the KB & Mouse interferes - Mostly on Dell machines. I'm sure Amazon etc has a decent card (read the reviews first) for less than $20 or $30.

-B