joelogic Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Has anyone made their own stop button? I know they sell one but I want one with a big ol button I can mash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 If you make one, it has to be like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Seehawer Posted December 6, 2018 Share Posted December 6, 2018 Are you wanting something like an E-stop to kill all power or a cycle stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 39 minutes ago, B_Seehawer said: Are you wanting something like an E-stop to kill all power or a cycle stop? Stop cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 43 minutes ago, GrumpyOne said: If you make one, it has to be like this... That is what I am looking for. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickT Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 I bought one with my Mark 7 and had the same thought. A bench-mounted button with more positive contacts would be much better. I love my Mark 7, but found that a quick thumb press wouldn't always close the contacts. Once I got past the learning phase I no longer need the button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpoobah Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hi Joelogic: I made two using the exact switch assembly they use and a computer power supply cable plug that I did not use when building my computer - total cost $5.00 for the switch. If you Google "handheld momentary switch" you will see the switch. Grandpoobah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I've had 2 of their stop buttons die or start doing wierd s#!t. I don't bother anymore and use the stop on the tablet if needed. When it fails everything else seems to not work right as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 4 hours ago, Grandpoobah said: Hi Joelogic: I made two using the exact switch assembly they use and a computer power supply cable plug that I did not use when building my computer - total cost $5.00 for the switch. If you Google "handheld momentary switch" you will see the switch. Grandpoobah Simple as connecting the switch to pin 1 and pin 2 and then activating on the tablet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ming the Merciless Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 There are lots of EMO (Emergency Off) buttons and switches on Amazon or Ebay with a big ol' button to mash. https://www.ebay.com/bhp/emergency-stop-switch Amazon Big A$$ button EMO review https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2J5DCD1GJUNVM/ref=cm_cr_othr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B00MJVMV32 However don't expect high quality industrial level parts for less than 10 bucks for a switch and enclosure. If you're handy with tools, do a search on Mouser.com or Digikey.com for 'emergency stop switch' and for around $20 you can get a good quality EMO latching pushbutton switch, but you'll need an enclosure to mount the switch as it will be just the bare switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Thanks for the button tips. But I was more concerned with the connection and the software. Is it really as simple as connecting red and black wires and enabling the stop button in the sensor menu? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBurgess Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 I dont know the wire colors off the top of my head but once you know what plug pins to connect it is just that easy. Wire switch to correct pins turn on sensor in software doneA friend and I both converted the dillon primer alarm to e primer sense switches for a couple bucks in plugs. I like it better than the expensive m7 unit because it does away with the annoying dillon buzzerSent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, MikeBurgess said: I dont know the wire colors off the top of my head but once you know what plug pins to connect it is just that easy. Wire switch to correct pins turn on sensor in software done A friend and I both converted the dillon primer alarm to e primer sense switches for a couple bucks in plugs. I like it better than the expensive m7 unit because it does away with the annoying dillon buzzer Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpoobah Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hi Joelogic: I made two using the exact switch assembly they use and a computer power supply cable plug that I did not use when building my computer - total cost $5.00 for the switch. If you Google "handheld momentary switch" you will see the switch. Grandpoobah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpoobah Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hi: If you plan to make a "kill" switch note that there is no polarity on the two wires - however, they have to go to the correct pins on the plug going to the computer. If you remove the plug and look at it from the end that goes into the Mark 7 you connect to the top left pin and to the bottom right pin. With the switch disconnected from the computer take an ohm meter and ensure there is no continuity between the two pins - then push on the momentary switch and see if there is continuity - if so you should good to go. Using the switch that I mentioned is convenient as the housing is part of it but use care when soldering wires to the terminals - it is the finest quality available from you know where and it is easy to use too much heat when soldering the two wires in place. Put some tape on the wires to act as a strain relief. I take no responsibility for anyone who tries this - I am only stating that this works for me as I copied an "official" switch. Happy Trails, Grandpoobah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelogic Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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