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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: LAMEIII on March 31, 2011, 12:34:15 PM

Title: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: LAMEIII on March 31, 2011, 12:34:15 PM

I understand a joystick can be used under Mach3. My question is whether it needs to be a specific type and whether it can be connected to the computer with a USB connection. I hope this isn't to basic of a question from this newbie who should have delivery of his machine very soon.

Lameiii

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: TOTALLYRC on April 03, 2011, 01:35:05 PM

USB joysticks work just fine.
I personally use a Logitech game pad but I have borrowed my sons Microsoft joystick as well.

Mike

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: LAMEIII on April 03, 2011, 02:16:38 PM

Mike,

I appreciate the information. Since I've never been into gaming I going to buy a Microsoft compatible joystick.
I was also wondering when using the joystick on the x and Y, axis can I move the router slowly or will it simply speed to the end of the axis?
Can the joystick also work on the Z axis?

Lameiii

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: TOTALLYRC on April 03, 2011, 07:42:37 PM

The joystick moves are proportional.

I am pretty sure that the Z can be moved by the joystick but it all depends on how you set it up.

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: LAMEIII on April 03, 2011, 08:03:39 PM

Thanks for your reply Mike. I hope to pick up the joystick next week. I'll let you know if I can get it to control the Z axis.

Lameiii

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: rolexmechanic on April 08, 2011, 11:00:36 PM

I'm interested in a joystick too. TOTALLYRC, does proportional mean that with a small move of the joystick it moves slowly and the more extreme over it goes the faster the move?
Thanks,
Dwight

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: TOTALLYRC on April 09, 2011, 06:41:30 AM

Hi Rolex,

Yes it does, the farther you the stick the faster it goes. IIRC

Mike

Title: Re: Mach3 and Joystick
Post by: rolexmechanic on April 09, 2011, 10:44:43 AM

Cool, thank you Mike.