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FlashCut CNC 

Section 3 

To Install On Your System 

 

3.

 

  To install on your system: 

1.

 

Open up FlashCut CNC 

(Must be version 3.0.14 or greater) If you have an earlier 

version, then you must install version 3.0.14 or greater before proceeding.

 

2.

 

Plug the end of the USB cable into an empty USB port on your computer. 

3.

 

Select Configuration on the Main Screen’s Pull-Down menu, followed by Preferences 
and Pendant 

4.

 

In the Pendant Configuration Menu, select the check box next to “Use Flex Pendant.” 

5.

 

Then press the “Use Standard Layout” button and select OK to set the pendant 
buttons to their default functions. 

6.

 

The pendant is then configured to work with the FlashCut CNC software. 

7.

 

Press the buttons to perform each of the functions. Note that there are two layers that 
you can choose using the Layer Key on the bottom left.  This key chooses between 
the Green and the Red layers.  Note that all of the Jog and Home functions are in the 
Green layer.  All other functions are on the Red layer. 

8.

 

There is a dial on the upper right edge of the pendant that is taped in one position for 
normal operation.  Please do not remove the tape or try to reposition the dial. 

Summary of Contents for FLASHCUT CNC

Page 1: ...Control Pendant Midwest Office 444 Lake Cook Road Suite 22 Deerfield IL 60015 Phone 847 940 9305 Fax 847 940 9315 www flashcutcnc com Revised 11 02 2010 1998 2010 WPI Inc...

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Page 3: ...LAYER 8 Z Z Y Y X X A A 8 FAST MED SLOW 8 CONT 0 1IN 1MM 0 01IN 0 1MM 0 001IN 0 001MM STEP 8 LAYER 8 JOG 8 SEEK HOME 8 HOLD 8 RED LAYER 8 G CODE 8 FASTER SLOWER 8 G CD START 8 STEP CONT 9 RESET 9 PT...

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Page 5: ...Section 1 Introduction 5 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FlashCut CNC Control Pendant In your package you should have 1 Control Pendant 1 USB Extension Cable 1 Protective Cover 1 Sheet of...

Page 6: ...e label sheet 3 Replace Button Covers 4 Place Protective Cover over pendant The protective cover can be permanently installed by removing the paper strips on the edges to expose the adhesive This prot...

Page 7: ...Flex Pendant 5 Then press the Use Standard Layout button and select OK to set the pendant buttons to their default functions 6 The pendant is then configured to work with the FlashCut CNC software 7 P...

Page 8: ...e Servo Systems Layer This key will toggle between the Green Layer and the Red Layer of the keyboard Jog This key puts the unit in Jog Mode Note that the above keys will automatically place the unit i...

Page 9: ...ose a different coordinate system Tab Scroll Up Scroll Down This is for general purpose cursor movement in and around the different text boxes and menus Enter This is for choosing the enter key for me...

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