
PoKeys Pulse engine v2 documentation
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External pulse generator with dedicated IO capability - up to 8 axes at 125
kHz step frequency
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Please pay attention to connecting the PoKeysCNCaddon to PoKeys device. PoKeysCNCaddon
connects to PoKeys using the Expansion port flat cable, attached to the board. The Expansion port
signals should be connected to PoKeys as follows:
Pin
Description
PoKeys56U
pin
PoKeys56E/57E
pin
1
(red)
5 V power supply to the PoKeysCNCaddon -
must supply at
least 400 mA for correct operation
5 V
5 V
2
PoKeys ground
(not to be used for PoKeysCNCaddon IO)
GND
GND
3
PWM signal for 0-10 V output
17-22
17-22
4
Signal for IO capabilities (output)
38
38
5
Signal for IO capabilities (output)
37
37
6
Signal for IO capabilities (output)
36
36
7
Signal for IO capabilities (input)
35
35
8
Signal for pulse generation
23
9
9
Signal for pulse generation
25
11
10
Signal for pulse generation
26
51
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Note that PoKeys Mach3 plugin supports only 4 axes
10-pin connections to motor drivers
PoExtension
connector
3 NO relay contacts
8x
Limit-
Home/Ref
Limit+
signals
4 OC outputs, 0-10 V output, Spindle error,
GND
Vmax adjustment
3 additional digital inputs
Red = galvanically
connected to
PoKeys