Re: HAND WHEEL

Bertho Boman wrote:

>
> By setting the resolution on the hand wheel to 0.1 mil, and
> using a count of 1000 per turn, you will simulate a hand wheel
> since one turn gives 0.1" movement and you can pretend it is
> manual. By changing resolution, you can have 1 or even 10"
> per turn to quickly get close and then switch back to high
> resolution mode.

I had to think back a bit here, but I recall this being being handled by
the feedrate override. No reason at all that handwheel input cannot be
scaled.

>
> I think the jog buttons will move the axis continuously, at the step size selected, if held down.

I do also recall now that the jog function had a continuous option, jog
as long as the button is held down.

I just mentioned these things as everyone has their own ideas how things
should work. From the perspective of EMC's stated mission, I feel at
least some thought ought to be given to maintaining synch with industry
practices and nomenclature.


Jon