Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC input devices

Wow. These are pretty interesting. I wonder how rugged they are.
May not take much to put the innards into a more "industrial" case.

Drew

"Mr. sausage" wrote:

>
> >I guess the things I miss most are having knobs for slewing the
> >axes
>
> There are companies which already make "jog/shuttle" controllers that
> connect to PCs. It might be possible to adapt these to CNC control.
>
> Here's a $99 example:
> http://www.epinions.com/Contour_Design_SP_JNS_ShuttlePRO_Multimedia_Controller__Mousing_Devices_SP_JNS/display_~latest_prices
>
> THIS is quite an interesting device too:
> http://www.epinions.com/S0200562-Magellan_3D_Classic
>
> It says "Advanced input device for interactive motion control of 3D graphic
> objects in CAD/CAM, CAE, & visual simulation applications. The Magellan
> provides intuitive and precise interactive motion control of three
> dimensional graphic objects in up to six degrees of freedom. (x, y , z,
> pitch, roll, & yaw).Opto-electric 9-button Designed for the HP UX platform."
>
> Price listed is $35?
>
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