As I push my LR4 a bit doing things like cutting thick materials, etc. It’s becoming clear that I’m going to need to swap out my SKR 1.3/Marlin platform and move to the Jackpot/FluidNC platform.
(One example is to be able to pause immediately at a predictable location so I can swap the “brush” on the dust shroud for a shorter one as the cut goes deeper. )
I know that the JP2 is mostly just missing the PWM functionality so a laser would be impossible, but I have a dedicated laser so I don’t see that as a limitation for my needs.
However, there are obviously new things out there since I got my JP1/FluidTouch/Primo up and running this spring (e.g. Millmage, the Sienci router, new function in FluidTouch like wired usb perhaps, other?).
So my question is whether the JP2 is considered to be an adequate choice for the FluidNC platform. Or, are there now more impactful compromises that should be considered?
While I’m not at all against saving a couple of dollars, if a nearer term obsolescence is looming, I’ll spend the money.
The JP2 works just fine with Millmage. I don’t know about the Scienci router though. I have used my JP2 with Millmage, a CYD pendant and a FluidTouch without any issues.
Although, @MakerJim’s offer to give you a JP3 is an even better deal.
I am still rocking a Jackpot v1. I’ve not seen any issues with it. The only issue I had was the weak WiFi signal of the ESP32. But I replaced it with a version that has an external antenna which solved my issue.
Yeah, my Primo has the JP1 since early this year and it works well, especially with FluidTouch.
I’m beginning to look at upgrading the LR4 to the JP platform, and since the JP2 is slightly cheaper I’m looking at that. But, a local friend has an extra JP3 which may be available, so that’s another option.
