Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Virtual Control Panels?

I have my monitor right above the machine and I use a wireless keyboard. I
find that setup to be very handy. I can set the keyboard down by the machine
when I am trying to fine tune something and set it up on the shelf above the
machine after I start a run.
Jerry

> > 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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