jog handwheel for plasma or big router was Re: Black...

Again, I appologize if this thought is a result of my inexperience,
But wouldn't this 1/10 multiplier for the Z axis need to be something
done outside the black box, otherwise it would exist for mill & lathe
applications to and I suspect it would be much less desireable for
them.
Thanks,
Dale

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., ptengin@a... wrote:
> Chris,
>
> I think the handwheel is doable. You really need to be able to
switch to a
> large resolution like .5 + inch per pulse. But, if you do, you
should make it
> so the Z axis can only be driven at 1/10 the multiplier or less.
The router I
> use has identical resolution in all three axis. So you rush out to
your
> location, with X and Y, forget to change resolution on z and
promptly smash
> the cutter into the table.....
>
> Good thing the bit is rarely hurt when hitting low density particle
board.
>
>
> Peter
> THRD, Inc.
>
>
>
> In a message dated 2/1/2002 9:29:46 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
> datac@l... writes:
>
>
> > Having used both methods, I like a joystick for a larger Flatbed
machine.
> > that can be a lot of "crankin' to get where you want
especially "single axis
> > at a time", like you point out. Where I really like the handwheel
is only
> > when I am setting part Zero. Slow and Controlled.
> >
> > So, Now I guess the Black Box should be made so BOTH methods can
be applied,
> > switching between the two with a toggle switch.
> >
> > Chris L
>
>
>
>
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