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    Default Physical Pause Button?

    I'm looking to add a physical "Pause" button beside the shopbot for small oops.
    Is there any wire input left on the current PRSalpha to make into a physical pause button?

    Also, does anyone know if hitting the emergency button cut power to the encoder? aka, will shopbot lost position after the emergency button is hit?

    Thanks!
    Jason

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    Try pressing the spacebar. That's the pause button.
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    Quote Originally Posted by coryatjohn View Post
    Try pressing the spacebar. That's the pause button.
    Thanks but I already know that.
    The set up we have in the makerspace is a bit awkward; the computer is inside the inner corner of the CNC room (we load material from the back of the shopbot).
    I want to add a separate pause button right outside the CNC room's window, so users can watch safely outside and pause the machine before entering to fix anything.

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    My ShopBot, old PRT96, came with a pause button. It's still connected to the control board, but It's been years since I've rolled up the cord and hung it on the wall. If I remember right it's a good 15' to 20' long. Back when I used the next room to do signs (moved the sign shop since) my plan was to run that remote into the next room for a similar reason to what you mentioned. Then use the space bar when I'm in the room. To be honest, it's been years since I've used it. I don't remember if it just pauses the job or it kills it requiring a restart. Don't know if that helps.

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    ShopBot Details:
    2013 PRS 96x60x12 (Centroid upgrade)
    4hp Spindle
    12" indexer
    Aspire
    Rhino
    Fusion 360
    Ferrari 360
    Prusa MK3S+
    Prusa XL multi-tool

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    Quote Originally Posted by coryatjohn View Post

    I don't think that will work when you are running a file

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    It's just a fancy keyboard with a limited button set.
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    4hp Spindle
    12" indexer
    Aspire
    Rhino
    Fusion 360
    Ferrari 360
    Prusa MK3S+
    Prusa XL multi-tool

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    You can program it to do anything there is a keyboard shortcut for.

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    Just a question. Don't mean to hijack, but it is somewhat in keeping with the OP's question. Is there such a thing as a plug in wifi module or something similar that would allow the CNC to be run by a phone app? My machine is ancient by CNC standards (PRT96), but it does have an upgraded control board.
    If so, that might be an answer to the OP's dilemma. I know I could use a set up like that.

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    NOT sure if this is updated and current what with phone tech....but????
    http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/sho...hlight=coogara
    scott P.
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