[Paul-JB]

Love the idea of physical knobs for feed over ride. Another gizmo that would be great IMO is a 3-wheel handle jog something like my sketch. Dedicated dials each axis oriented intuitively. No switching between xyz or forgetting what it was last set to. A lot of folks coming from the world of manual machines might agree and would reduce Haimer tip deaths

[petenc]

I think thats a great idea Paul. After seeing the old guys knock out some parts on the manuals, you can't help but stop and think if maybe there is a better way on these machines. Here is a demo a handwheel modification I am working on. I'd like to have something like this on all three axis, or integrated into a single package like you outlined, just like a manual... cleaned up of course!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAn6hw4ix3k

[jahjah]

Love the idea of physical knobs for feed over ride. Another gizmo that would be great IMO is a 3-wheel handle jog something like my sketch. Dedicated dials each axis oriented intuitively. No switching between xyz or forgetting what it was last set to. A lot of folks coming from the world of manual machines might agree and would reduce Haimer tip deaths

Having tried a joystick, I can say that the speed control has to be built into each axis controller like the round Tormach controller. Yes, you have to change axis on the Tormacg controller, but it boosts up through the step speeds all the way to rapid. Otherwise, it is untenable. You will definitely break your Haimer. I re-purposed the joystick to my plasma table where it works quite satisfactorily.

[Paul-JB]

Love the idea of physical knobs for feed over ride. Another gizmo that would be great IMO is a 3-wheel handle jog something like my sketch. Dedicated dials each axis oriented intuitively. No switching between xyz or forgetting what it was last set to. A lot of folks coming from the world of manual machines might agree and would reduce Haimer tip deaths

Dang…. 6 years later. Looks like TOT took a liking to my 3-axis MPG concept eh?? he’s a smart dude I’m sure it’s more likely that geniuses think alike LOL.

https://youtu.be/tiVWBOBUlaA


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