Hand feed XYZ cube

[pippin88]

Great idea just a pity the selector switch is needed it would be very intuitive if there was no selector switch just like a manual machine
Is the selector switch not for adjusting feed speeds ?

Paul


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There is no selector switch. That is the point.



Downside is you need electronics capable of accepting 3 MPG / encoder inputs.

Other downside is cost. One MPG and a multiposition switch is substantially cheaper than 3 MPG.

[depronman]

There is no selector switch. That is the point.



Downside is you need electronics capable of accepting 3 MPG / encoder inputs.

Other downside is cost. One MPG and a multiposition switch is substantially cheaper than 3 MPG.

Read the post again it clearly says 3 hand wheels and a selector switch to select the axis being moved
The cost of mpg’s is only around £10to£15 each so whilst a consideration it’s not a major one in my eyes

Paul


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[Clive S]

Read the post again it clearly says 3 hand wheels and a selector switch to select the axis being moved
The cost of mpg’s is only around £10to£15 each so whilst a consideration it’s not a major one in my eyes

Paul


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I have 2 mpg's on my lathe and 3 on the mill. I find them very handy for quick jobs like drilling the the Z on the mill etc.

[pippin88]

Read the post again it clearly says 3 hand wheels and a selector switch to select the axis being moved
The cost of mpg’s is only around £10to£15 each so whilst a consideration it’s not a major one in my eyes

Paul


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Paul,

I think you missed the word "instead"



What would be the point of 3 MPGs and still needing an axis selector switch?

The MPG cost is not huge but you need interface electronics also. The common MPGs are 100 count encoders.

May be worth it but certainly more expensive than a single MPG and selector switch.

[depronman]

Paul,

I think you missed the word "instead"



What would be the point of 3 MPGs and still needing an axis selector switch?

The MPG cost is not huge but you need interface electronics also. The common MPGs are 100 count encoders.

May be worth it but certainly more expensive than a single MPG and selector switch.

You are correct I speed read it and missed the ‘instead’
Would still like to understand how the feed rate per mpeg click is set. Eg fine feed medium feed fast feed

Paul


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