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Title: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: Rob G on May 08, 2020, 07:10:14 PM

Wanted some feedback on this Screen for Mach4  it is intended to be a very touchscreen friendly 4X Mill screen.  Any ideas, comments, or suggestions will be helpful.

Thanks,

Rob Gaudette
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Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: TOTALLYRC on May 08, 2020, 07:15:01 PM

I like the color contrasts. It is not Gray on Grey where everything blends together.
One thing I don't see is a go to Machine zero. Very helpful when testing code and it goes in the wrong direction.


Mike

Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: Rob G on May 09, 2020, 07:56:15 AM

Mike,
Are you referring to Machine Home, or work cords Zero?

Rob

Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: TOTALLYRC on May 10, 2020, 05:36:23 AM

Hi Rob,
Machine home. I usually add a button that does something like;

local inst = mc.mcGetInstance()
mc.mcCntlMdiExecute(inst, "G00 G53 Z0\nG00 G53 X0 Y0 A0)

That is close to what I use but I am not at the machine right now.

For mere mortals like me it can be a real time saver, especially when something goes wrong.(which never happens!!!)

Mike

Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: Rob G on May 10, 2020, 11:55:13 AM

Mike,

Thank you for taking the time to look at this and give some feed back!!  This may be close to what we provide for a touch screen in future builds.

Oh and remember.... if its going too right, then there is definitely something wrong!!  :)

Thanks,

Rob

Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: TOTALLYRC on May 11, 2020, 07:58:01 PM

I have a touch screen on one of my machines so I will beta test it if you want.

Mike

Title: Re: Mach4 Touch Sceen
Post by: smurph on May 11, 2020, 11:36:46 PM

The sky is the limit for screens.  It is nice to see some slick looking examples!

Steve