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

Just so you fellows know, If it happens to be a Windows based Software you'd be
using, some of those pesky >shift-Arrow< issues can be interestingly handled by
Windows built in "accessability wizard".

You can cause a control key like ctrl, Shift, alt to "lock" itself on by double
tapping it. Then use the independant keys you need. You can get it to Chirp and
even display itself in the taskbar when it is active.

It's something to mess with on a cold winters night, which is something we do
not seem to be getting this year.............

Chris L

Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:

> 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
>
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