Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Touchscreens for CNC

Hi Carlos

MagicTouch from www.magictouch.com are quite cheap and robust - The linux
drivers that they charge extra for don't work (not on my system at least).
Both USB and serial options are available for both LCD and CRT screens.

Regards, Paul.


BTW If you need a linux driver that does work, just shout.

On Tuesday 19 February 2002 6:28 pm, Carlos Guillermo wrote:
> Hi All -
>
> Does anyone know of an economical touchscreen panel that can be
> mounted onto a monitor and connects like a mouse? It sure would
> be useful for some of the CNC GUI's we're discussing. Of course,
> it would need it's own driver with calibration settings to match
> up with the screen. But this is all pretty low tech, isn't it?
> I'm surprised I've never seen one separate from the monitor. I
> guess I should do an internet search...
>
> Carlos Guillermo
> VERVE Engineering & Design