All Kit Contents
We have 3 models of MP2CP boards (listed below). These
models only differ in the way the Rotary Selector Switch is
mounted.
Each of our MP2CP kits comes with the following:
- MP2CP board with Rotary Selector Switch, assembled, tested and
configured for Mach3 (Functions are equivalent to our MP2)
- 4 nylon standoffs (lengths depend on flavor of board) and 4 4-40 nuts and
hex key button head screws for mounting
- 10ft PS2 male-male keyboard cable
- High quality, robust PS2 keyboard to USB adapter (works on Windows with no
special driver)
- 5-18" shielded cables with 4 conductor connectors (3 wires) that are used
to connect the MP2CP with joysticks, push button or toggle switches, and
LEDs. These cables can be cut so each provides 2- 9" cables that plug into
the MP2CP and are soldered to the external LEDs, Switches, or Joystick
units.Note: Our Rotary
Switch comes from 2 sources (Mouser - USA and Futurlec- Australia). The ones
from Futurlec have long plastic shafts (and can be cut to length with a
knife or saw) and the Mouser ones have a short plastic shaft. We can't
guarantee you the long shaft one so we offer a shaft coupler, panel bushing,
and aluminum shaft extender in our Enhanced Mounting Hardware Option for
those that may need a longer shaft.
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MP2CP with Top Mounted Rotary Selector Switch
Customers ordering this MP2CP
kit would most likely plan to mount the printed circuit board inside the
enclosure on the bottom with all the components (Rotary Switch and
connection pins) facing up. The enclosure would be relatively thin (unless
they used the shaft extender provided in the Enhanced Mounting Hardware
Option. All of our MP2CP kits come with all the components listed in the box
above. Click on the photo to the right to see a larger view of the mounting
of the Rotary Switch and the 1/4" standoffs. |
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MP2CP with Bottom Mounted Rotary Selector Switch
Customers ordering this MP2CP
kit would most likely plan to mount the printed circuit board inside the
enclosure on the top panel with all the components including connection
pins) facing down. The MP2CP board could be mounted by just the Rotary
Switch but will be more sturdy if it is also mounted using the 5/8" supplied
nylon standoffs. All of our MP2CP kits come with all the components listed
in the box above. Click on the photo to the right to see a larger view of
the mounting of the Rotary Switch and the 5/8" standoffs. |
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MP2CP with Remote Rotary Selector Switch
This MP2CP configuration is
new since we wrote Part 1 of the Digital Machinist article. Customers
ordering this MP2CP kit would most likely need to mount the MP2CP board in a
location physically apart from where they wished to mount the Rotary
Selector Switch. In addition to the standards items that come with each kit,
the Rotary Selector Switch is mounted on its own printed circuit board and
connected to the MP2CP board with a extra cable. It comes with 1/4" nylon
standoffs. Click on the photo to the right to see a larger view of the
mounting of the Rotary Switch and the 1/4" standoffs. |
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ThumbStick Option
The ThumbStick Option is new since
we wrote Part 1 of the Digital Machinist article. Customers ordering
this option in addition to one of the MP2CP kits above would be able to very
easily add the same ThumbStick we use in our MP2 to their custom pendant. It
also includes 3 green LEDS (2 of which function like the Mode LEDs in our
MP2) and a dual color (red/green) status/activity LED like is used in our
MP2. The ThumbStick can be cabled directly to the MP2CP. The only soldering
required is to install the supplied LEDs adjusting them to the
thickness of the panel. Click on the photo on the right to see a larger view
of the ThumbStick Option. The engraved panel is not included or available
and is only shown to demonstrate an example of the possible implementation
in the user's custom pendant. |
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Enhanced Mounting Hardware Option
This option is offered as a
convenience to our customers who need extra mounting hardware to meet the
needs of their custom pendant enclosure. The Bill or Materials and sources
for these parts are listed in the User Guide should he decide he can save
some money by ordering direct from these sources |
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Combo
Kit - Best Deal!
Includes:
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MP2CP w/Top Switch
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ThumbStick Option
- Enhanced Mounting Hardware Kit
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| MP2CP Bottom Mounted
Combo
Kit - Best Deal!
Includes:
- MP2CP w/Bottom Switch
-
ThumbStick Option
- Enhanced Mounting Hardware Kit
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| MP2CP Remote Mounted
Combo
Kit - Best Deal!
Includes:
- MP2CP w/Remote Switch
-
ThumbStick Option
- Enhanced Mounting Hardware Kit
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Firmware Upgrade - New Microchip
We will keep a log posted of any
firmware fixes and/or new features for the MP2CP board. At any time a
customer can purchase the latest version of the firmware to update their
MP2CP pendant. This upgrade replaces the microchip. It is not downloadable.
Note: The new features for the
Configuration of the MP2CP from a PC application (as
announced in the new Fall issue of Digital Machinist magazine)
are NOT YET Ready
and will be announced soon. So don't order this Firmware Upgrade yet if you
are expecting the new features to be there. I will keep you posted. Randy |
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$10.00
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Remote Rotary Selector Switch Option
The Remote Rotary Selector Switch
Option is new since we wrote Part 1 of the Digital Machinist article.
Customers wanting this option would most likely have ordered the MP2CP with
Remote Rotary Selector Switch kit above and this is only for those
who need a replacement part or want to retrofit another MP2CP kit that did
not have the remote Rotary Switch option. Click on the photo to the right to
see a larger view of the Remote Rotary Selector Switch Option. The engraved
panel is not included or available and is only shown to demonstrate an
example of the possible implementation in the user's custom pendant. |
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$14.95
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Extra USB Adapter and Extension
Cable
(each MP2CP Kit comes with these already) |
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$14.95
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Extra Cables Option - 18" (Qty 5)
Should any of our customers
require more of the cables that connect to switches, joysticks, LEDs, etc.,
we will sell a bundle of 5 cables. We will post a part number and source for
these cables should the customer decide he save some money by purchasing
them elsewhere. |
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$4.95
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PS2 Keyboard Cable M-M
15ft
(This cable is in addition to the 10ft one you receive with any kit) |
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$5.95
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PS2 Keyboard Cable M-M
25ft
(This cable is in addition to the 10ft one
you receive with any kit) |
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$9.95
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Configuration Option -
(Coming soon)
This option consists of a special
USB configuration cable, a connector to adapt to the PS2 keyboard cable of
the pendant, and a microchip (firmware) upgrade. It should be available
(along with the free PC application) sometime in mid-August 2010. It will
the focus of Part 2 of our article series in the Digital Machinist
magazine. We will post the Bill of Material and source for most of these
parts in the User Guide should the customer decide he can save some money by purchasing them
elsewhere. |
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