If analoge joysticks are not supported, I prefer wheels and buttons for speed multiplication...
My first attempt is printing now with BOB mounted on the back of te panel for easy wiring.
Uwe
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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:39 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 79
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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Remote heartbeat
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- Views: 131
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:49 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
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Re: OPCON and USB-BOB
Got my additional hardware and made a quick CAD for a 3D printed enclosure of the USB BOB.
Using 3 60mm MPGs for the axis, and cheap buttons with external LED to test this out for my mill...
Uwe
Using 3 60mm MPGs for the axis, and cheap buttons with external LED to test this out for my mill...
Uwe
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:10 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
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Re: OPCON and USB-BOB
It might be harder to find an industrial joystick with octagonal gating but it is really easy to find arcade sticks with interchangeable gates. To me, the main challenge would be writing the PLC such that two jog button inputs translate to the appropriate diagonal jog button input. we already have ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:46 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: New Build, PM2700 lathe with Acorn, Videos and Photos <upgraded to AC servos>
- Replies: 94
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Re: New Build, PM2700 lathe with Acorn, Videos and Photos <upgraded to AC servos>
The encoder for threading/tapping must be 1:1 on the spindle so the CNC can find exactly the start position every time.
Uwe
Uwe
- Sun Mar 03, 2024 1:31 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Safe Spindle Temperature?
- Replies: 23
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Re: Safe Spindle Temperature?
Usually no grease but deep freezing, so it slips in easy.
Uwe
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- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 79
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- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:41 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
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Re: OPCON and USB-BOB
Well any RC controlled plane, car ect. is working with resistive Joysticks, as do lots of industrial machines, drive by wire in racing. Even in hydraulics with proportional valves like on any fork lifter. It is a more natural control than just on/off, what could be done with 4 momentary switches als...
- Sat Mar 02, 2024 3:23 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Safe Spindle Temperature?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 1076
Re: Safe Spindle Temperature?
I use dry Teflon Spray for stuff like this, slight rust prevention and no dust or chips sticking on it.
If the bearings are greased correctly, spindle temp is a good indicator of ok preload.
Uwe
If the bearings are greased correctly, spindle temp is a good indicator of ok preload.
Uwe
- Thu Feb 29, 2024 3:21 pm
- Forum: Public Beta CNC Software Testing, Discussion and Feedback
- Topic: OPCON and USB-BOB
- Replies: 79
- Views: 4128
Re: OPCON and USB-BOB
Thank you for the info.
I had hope that the joystick could also control axis speed with a potentiometer like this one:
https://docs.rs-online.com/812a/0900766b81586d6e.pdf
Uwe
I had hope that the joystick could also control axis speed with a potentiometer like this one:
https://docs.rs-online.com/812a/0900766b81586d6e.pdf
Uwe