Shuttle Jog Step button cover

Pretty self-explanatory. Cover that "step" key with a 3d printed cover. See https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4584044 for free download. No PathPilot script editing, etc.

Files include 3 different covers. "Cut cover" has a notch to allow a discrete finger press of the step button if you'd like. Tall is a bit too tall but may add safety for heavy hands.

This fit's very tightly, scale up if you'd like a looser fit. Notch is for shuttle power cord. Printing tips on thingiverse site.

Feedback appreciated.

Sam

You ... have a mill. Why would you 3D print such a shape? :-D

I disabled mine in the PP software, there wa a post recently as to how to do it.

Hi Pops, I too read that post and others about disabling step button in software and it's a great option. I didn't want to disable mine, as I do use it from time to time.

I also didn't know if software change would persist with each PP upgrade. Maybe you know that answer?

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Originally Posted by samstu

Hi Pops, I too read that post and others about disabling step button in software and it's a great option. I didn't want to disable mine, as I do use it from time to time.

I also didn't know if software change would persist with each PP upgrade. Maybe you know that answer?

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I would think it will get overwritten with each new update. This is one disadvantage of updating PP. I do like your option as it wont change with updates, good idea!

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Originally Posted by samstu

Hi Pops, I too read that post and others about disabling step button in software and it's a great option. I didn't want to disable mine, as I do use it from time to time.

I also didn't know if software change would persist with each PP upgrade. Maybe you know that answer?

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Kind of clever!
gives me the idea to make base with some NASA type bumper guards on each side. that would allow use but still keep floating fingers off it.

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Originally Posted by jwatte

You ... have a mill. Why would you 3D print such a shape? :-D

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3D-printing this is the best tool for the job, to my mind though it's not a huge deal either way. A 3D printer can crank this out with almost no intervention on your part. Using the mill means CAM, workholding setup, tool offset entry, tool changes, clean up, etc. as opposed to loading filament, slicing the file, loading it into the printer and hitting "Start". For my printer and setup that takes a couple minutes, much less if I don't need to change the filament. Setup in the mill isn't much longer but the CAM can really bog me down.

Different strokes for different folks, though.

This is where I tried to download it and the link showed nothing (Guns from Hobby Machinist) Seems to be working now. This cover will come i handy as I am a CNC and Tormach newb. Thanks man!

Tigster / GoN

Thingiverse had a crash a while back.

Hope you enjoy and find useful.

Another button that could use some sort of protection is the computer on/off switch, I hit that one again today by accident.............

I am considering using the spindle key lock out switch as I never use that one......

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Originally Posted by popspipes

Another button that could use some sort of protection is the computer on/off switch, I hit that one again today by accident.............

I am considering using the spindle key lock out switch as I never use that one......

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I put some red tape on my computer on/off switch. It's not a big piece that holds the switch in the on position, it's just a small strip to highlight the switch.

I think if I used the key switch it would make it non standard.
I am thinking another switch placed away from the operator switch cluster to where it wouldnt be touched as easily.
In my age bracket I need things kind of bulletproof ha!

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Originally Posted by popspipes

I think if I used the key switch it would make it non standard.
I am thinking another switch placed away from the operator switch cluster to where it wouldnt be touched as easily.
In my age bracket I need things kind of bulletproof ha!

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Something like this comes to mind:

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I think the they normally turn the switch off when the red cover is pushed down - not what you want - but something red and ominous...
Step

Something like https://www.amazon.ca/Switch-Guards-.../dp/B082K9WTYD might be even better since you could use the existing switch. Making your own guard to a similar design from HDPE or other plastic would be pretty easy.

Thanks for the suggestions Guys!
Those would work, I think if the switch was away from the regular switches it would be fine or maybe a selector type, anything different that what is there, its too close to the coolant switch to my liking.