New PoKeys device PoKeys57CNCpro4x25

PoKeys57CNCpro4x25 – new CNC controller with drivers

The new PoKeys device is finally released – dedicated CNC controller with integrated stepper motor drivers and easy to use software and plugin. It is is a blend between general purpose PoKeys device, CNC controller and stepper motor driver. It is intended for use with Mach4 CNC control software. Device overview PoKeys57CNCpro4x25 is PoKeys device intended for stepper … Read more

Motor position control with PoKeys

Motor position control with PoKeys devices – customer project

Do you have a project that demands position control of stepper motor or servo motor? Our easy to use PoKeys devices and PoBlocks programming software enables you to add position control with other peripheral to any custom project. Project requirements The project requred position control of the servo motor. It was used in an art … Read more

Bed of nails PCB for testing circuit boards

Bed of nails PCB testing – automated

We would like to present our technique of testing PCBs for reliability, functionality and to assure that they meet our standards – automated bed of nails PCB testing equipment. What is bed of nails for PCB testing? PCBs are usually tested with special type of fixture that is made from spring loaded pins to connect … Read more

PoKeys – augmenting the existing functionality using PoBlocks

This blog post will present an approach to implementing unique problem solutions that surpass the existing PoKeys device functionality. Although, PoKeys devices offer unparalleled configuration possibilities, some problems require unique approaches that are not possible with the PoKeys configuration software. The example below will be basic, but will present the approach that is new to … Read more

CNC wiring ground cable on spool

CNC wiring – general rules and best practices

Are you having problems with reliability of your machine or are you planning on making a DIY CNC and want to maket the electornics as reliable as possible? Here are some tips for CNC wiring your machine.. CNC wiring introduction CNC machines usually have separate compartment or cabinet for all the electronics. That way they … Read more

Plasma cutting PoKeys THC controller

What is CNC plasma cutting?

What are CNC plasma cutters used for? CNC plasma cutting is the manufacturing process of cutting the material with plasma. The CNC plasma cutting process is a very well-known manufacturing process, which was used during 1980. Plasma cutting grew out of plasma welding in the 1960s and emerged as a very productive way to cut … Read more

Floating head for CNC plasma cutter with THC

CNC Plasma floating head – Z axis

In this blog post we are presenting you the plasma floating head for more precise cutting and how it can benefit your CNC plasma cutter with torch heigh control. What is CNC Plasma floating head With plasma cutters, big sheets of metals are usually cut. These sheets usually don’t sit very flat on the plasma … Read more

PoKeys equipment for CNC plasma cutters

CNC plasma cutter setup – introduction

This is general introduction to plasma cutter setup and equipment with explanation of most commonly used nomenclature in that field. We will present the electronics that we offer for THC – torch height control for plasma cutters. What equipment is needed for CNC plasma cutter setup? For plasma cutting setup, we need plasma source in … Read more

Mach3 & Mach4 laser cutter (engraver) with PoKeys

Do you want to build DIY Mach4 laser cutter with PoKeys CNC controller? Read this post to find out how to configure the Mach4 as well as plugin and all the signals.. Components for DIY Mach4 Laser Cutter Laser cutter is usually only 2 axis machine with gantry style layout. Contrast to CNC milling machines, … Read more

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