Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Virtual Control Panels?

I never used homebrew machines but had to work with one
alumunium toy. But as I understand your post.
Watch out: "MURPHEY IS CLOSE!!!!"
If there is a minimum change for an accident be sure it will happen.
Best wishes
Sven Peter

ccs@... wrote:

>
> > Especially interesting would be comments from people who have used both
> > industrial and homebrew cnc machines.
>
> I have, and am of the opinion that both types are very annoying to
> deal with.
>
> For example, typical small keyboard hanging from some beam projecting
> off the machine, usually with the monitor attached. Generally there
> aren't enough keys for some editing functions, often there is only one
> jog wheel which must be multiplexed between axis, and of course your
> arm rapidly tires if you try to use the thing for manual machining (I
> actually hold onto some of the swithes at times to relieve that).
>
> Compared to home conversion... keyboard is always in the wrong place
> or falling on the floor. Mouse invariably falls behind the computer.
>
> I think a good solution would be to have a PC monitor mounted over the
> machine. Then I'd like the keyboard protected somehow and mounted
> right on the front where it is very convenient. The problem is how to
> protect it from blue-hot chips.
>
> Chris Stratton
>
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> Christop