I know this might sound backwards, but is there a good way to manipulate your CNC machine using Mach3 so you can operate it more like a manual mill?
Say I want to edge off some stock material, and square it off on 3 sides.
On one hand, i dont want to create a CAM program (havent really learned that yet), model the part, and create simple tool path, post process, transfer file, load file and then indicate off and set go. and hope it doesnt crash.
On the other hand, I'm looking for something more automated than pressing Tab to bring up that jog control, setting motor speeds, then pressing shift-arrow Y, change to jog increment .010", move +.010" x, then repeat.
Or further on, indicating the edge and then drilling a couple patterns of holes.
is a pendant the simple answer? prefer a gamepad? is theres a simpler CAM wizard people like to use?
what do you guys use?
Tyson