Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] What is wanted in a controller,

Hi Alan,

I think Sean was referring to the Milacron as an example
of the UI (both computer and mechanical) on a more professional
level controller. Personally I find it difficult to have to
use the mouse and keyboard to supply all the input to the
machine/controller. One of these days I'll take my shot at
figuring out what I'd like to see on a pendant.

Drew

Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:

>
> Hi Ballendo, Sean,
>
> I looked at Sean's posted sale on Ebay. The Milacron is HUGE! And
> quite complex! What "hobby CNC" programmer wants to duplicate that!
> Even the 5K mills of his recent posting (which I will study a little
> more and respond to), are way oversized for my corner of the garage (not
> to mention the price). Hence, they are not likely to get attention.
> And some have a really nice collection of switches and indicators that
> should be re-used, IMO. But if every machine is gonna be different...
>
> Only way I can see to work at that level would be to "team up" with a
> local shop, and tackle a machine. Maybe a pair of machines, then the
> shop owner could have one, and I could have the other (a little smaller,
> please)?
>
> I'd like to see schematics for a "smaller" machine (start off a little
> smaller), then perhaps I'd have some ideas. I suppose it could be an
> exercise to get an old controller, and rework it, sans mill (at least it
> would fit in the garage)? Lotta effort/time!
>
> Still thinking/learning
>
> Alan KM6VV

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