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

many of the newer machines have both sets of controls
( keeps everyone happy right... )
six or eight jog buttons (+-XYZ,A) and the handwheel with either
its own axis select widget (knob or buttons) or using the last axis
selected with the jog buttons (tap to select ,hold down to jog )

Brian

> 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