Decoding I2C protocol Inter–integrated circuit (I2C) simplifies the hardware part of electronic devices. It consists of only 2 wires. One is used for clock synchronization, the other one is for data transfer purposes. On each I2C bus, you will find one master and multiple slaves. Most I2C busses work on frequencies up to 100 kHz, … Read more
Logic analyzer is an electronic measurement instrument, capable of capturing and displaying multiple signals from a digital circuits. With this powerful tool you can observe many digital signals at the same time and perform exact time measurements. It is useful for various tasks in electronics design, testing and repair: analyze timing errors, verify timing diagrams, … Read more
We proudly announce that we now offer shipping via DHL Express. Your USB CNC controller and USB oscilloscope won’t get lost in the mail, get broken and will arrive in express time. This is very crucial for all the users who have deadlines and cannot afford the postal service loses a package with their order. … Read more
Art Fenerty, the original author or Mach3 CNC machine controller decided to share a Christmas surprise – free version of Auggie, an augmented CNC machine controller that supports PoKeys devices directly. This gives PoKeys devices even more useful. The software supports USB CNC controllers and Ethernet CNC controllers based on the PoKeys device family (PoKeys56U, … Read more
Have you ever imagined that the same device family that is able to function as a fully fledged USB CNC controller can be used in a completely different application, like a flight simulator interface? Look at the following flight simulator (courtesy of Beau Williamson and Christopher Link). PoKeys as flight simulator interface in simulator by … Read more
We just released a new PoKeys update 3.1.67 that contains some bug fixes and new features. New features in PoKeys update 3.1.67 PoKeys update 3.1.67 brings firmware update 3.1.67 for PoKeys56 series devices and firmware update 4.1.44 for PoKeys57 series devices. The update can be downloaded here: PoKeys v3.1.67, PoBlocks, Mach3 plugin (30.11.2015).exe Matrix mapping … Read more
This article will show you how to record and export data captured with USB oscilloscope PoScopeMega1. To follow this tutorial we need to meet requirements below: we need PoScope Mega1 device. If you don’t have it you can buy it here. we need PC with pre-installed Windows operating system (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10) we … Read more
Have you ever considered switching your CNC from LPT to USB? Let us point out 5 reasons to do so and use a USB CNC controller instead of an ancient LPT port. 1. LPT ports are disappearing Computer industry these days has no more interest in maintaining LPT port functionality. This is a legacy port … Read more
PoKeys57CNC is the next generation of PoKeys devices that was designed specifically for CNC applications. Used together with the PoKeys plugin for Mach4, it becomes a great choice for the Mach 4 motion controller. It is a blend between general purpose PoKeys device and a USB/Ethernet CNC controller. The device is targeted primarily for controlling … Read more
We try to keep up in touch with the modern production methods and visiting Productronica 2015 in Munich has become our tradition. It’s one of the many fairs we really like to visit especially because it’s located in Munich – Charming capital of Bavaria. There are many things to see or do in Munich beside … Read more