Edit: This is cool. I was concerned that you would just use this or the WebUI. While there is a large overlap of functionality, I think they compliment each other well. I can see where I would use the WebUI to upload and run files, but then use the pendant for pause/resume and tool changes.
What I mean when I say I âcheatedâ, is that Bart had some extra parts so he was selling a couple complete assembled pendants on the FluidNC Discord to recoup some costs. I had it setup in less than 10 minutes, half of which was taking a Dremel to my Jackpot case so I could plug in the cable.
He just had some extra parts he accumulated during the development process. So, he had 2 complete assemblies for sale. Theyâre gone now. It doesnât seem like he has intentions of doing this going forward. It sounds like you can probably buy the boards he created but would have to inquire on the FluidNC Discord.
I donât see the source schematics up anywhere yet. Looks like there is a fuse for VMOT power, a coiuple of protection resistors for the UART signals, and Iâm not sure what the diodes are unless perhaps additional ESD protection.
Note this uses an RJ12, so one must be careful to pick an RJ12 cable. RJ12 has 6 wires, the more common RJ11 has 4. Many âPhoneâ cables also have a flip in the wirring end-to-end and this needs to be considered when buying a cable. It looks like the final version of his pinout includes all the required signals in the center 4 connectors, so one might be able to get away with an RJ11 cable if it doesnât flip the wiring end-for-end.
Seeing that makes me realize my jackpot case doesnât have a post to screw that hold down screw into.
This seems like a pretty good deal, might be time to make a dial for myself!