control Panel/Pendant design w/Keyboard Emulator uploaded
Posted by
washcomp
on 2003-11-09 09:16:18 UTC
Due to the fact that some group members may not have access to the
mach1mach2cnc files, I have uploaded my proposed control wiring/
pendant design ideas to the files section of this group for
comment.
As an example of the benefits of using a keyboard emulator for this
purpose, 34 signals (not the complete list of what I have in mind,
but close) are going to be multiplexed across either (your choice) a
PS/2 or USB cable. Picture the advantage of designing (and the
associated troubleshooting) of 35 signal wires vs. a keyboard cable
(available off the shelf for $3). While this concept does not
eliminate all cables, it dramaticly simplifies the additions of
additional functionality by simply adding an appropriate type of
switch with no accompanying increase in the inter-box control wiring.
Any questions or comments, please let me know
Regards,
Jeff
mach1mach2cnc files, I have uploaded my proposed control wiring/
pendant design ideas to the files section of this group for
comment.
As an example of the benefits of using a keyboard emulator for this
purpose, 34 signals (not the complete list of what I have in mind,
but close) are going to be multiplexed across either (your choice) a
PS/2 or USB cable. Picture the advantage of designing (and the
associated troubleshooting) of 35 signal wires vs. a keyboard cable
(available off the shelf for $3). While this concept does not
eliminate all cables, it dramaticly simplifies the additions of
additional functionality by simply adding an appropriate type of
switch with no accompanying increase in the inter-box control wiring.
Any questions or comments, please let me know
Regards,
Jeff