Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Fanuc 6T controller picture posted

imserv1 wrote:

> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@a...> wrote:
> > Hi Fred,
> >
> > Thanks for the pix and comments. This control panel is nice! I
> get the
> > gist of it, That's a joystick for moves, and an encoder dial
> (handle)?
>
> It's not a Joystick, but rather a unidirectional jog switch with a
> pushbutton on the tip that starts the motion in the selected direction
>
> The big round silver knob is for positioning and moves the X or Z
> axis + and -, which ever is selected on the rotary job selector.

This is one place I think the PC keyboard controls are actually BETTER
than the CNC machines. Having to select the axis and then select the
direction button led to a LOT more unintended motions than having a
separate button for each axis and direction. I would rather NOT go
back to that method. I have a mostly working AB 7320 that I used with my
Bridgeport for about 6 months before EMC was ready.

Jon