Re: More CAF...

Bertho Boman wrote:

> From: Bertho Boman <boman@...>
>
> I think a joystick would be a good addition but I am sure you will be asked to do both.... The encoder-handwheel has a familiar
> feel.

Yes, I think the encoder would be better than a joystick, although it could be slow for very larger moves. But, I guess
you use the jog buttons on the keyboard for that. You could leave the jog speed fairly high, so the keyboard buttons
would get you within 1/2 inch or so, then dial in the exact position. The dial would be MUCH better than the jog buttons
for locating the spindle precisely over a hole, for instance.

> With the joystick, I think that one need a menu option to enable and disable the joystick so nothing bad happens if pushed by
> mistake. Two mode are also probably required: "position speed" and "cutting speed".

Yes, the joystick would be WAY too easy to bump by accident.

> Is it practical and possible to toggle the joystick Y-axis to Z and then use it for up down while in position to drill or cut
> down. Using on/off buttons for the Z does not sound good. In other words, use regular joystick x-y to get to the desired
> position, then push a button and now the same joystick with swapped Y & Z is used for up-down.
>

Yes, Bertho is right here, the analog rate control of the joystick is a lot better than the on/off of a button.

Thanks,

Jon