Re: Custom pendant for Pathpilot
I have a Vista CNC pendant (P4s or something like that). What I don't like about it is that it does too much stuff.
ok, it does nothing right now because of PP.
What I mean is that having multiple switches that allow it to access dozens of different functions almost makes it like a combination lock. Something simpler with dedicated switches is better. I like your two pendant idea, but expand on that.
Make the pendant on the right have dedicated feed, rpm, max velocity (three knobs) and three buttons (start, stop, feedhold). Separate buttons means it does what you want it to do. OW, maybe pushing feedhold changes the position of the feed override (maybe this isn't a problem).
Since you have the feed/speed/max velocity override on the right hand pendant, do you really have to put it on the left pendant? Maybe replace those buttons with spindle start/stop button. Maybe add toggling the step between 0.010/0.001/0.0001".
Tim
Tormach 1100-3, Grizzly G0709 lathe, Clausing 8520 mill, SolidWorks, HSMWorks.