Re: Fanuc 6T controller picture posted

Hi Jon,

I've noticed that I don't make mistakes using the up/down/left/right
arrow keys, and the + and '-' keys for X, Y, Z and A axis. Better then
left shift/right shift (Maxnc)! And I can see how easy it would be to
forget to select the proper axis before turning the panel shaft
encoder! But the encoder knob IS nice! Perhaps we need THREE or FOUR
encoders! OR, hold a button down for the axis wanted?? That would
ensure that you got the axis you wanted! A pair of encoders for X and Y
would also be useful. Then you could spin 'em both!

Alan KM6VV


Jon Elson wrote:

>
> 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