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« on: March 14, 2015, 12:11:35 PM »
The thing to remember with machine tools IS the operator HAS to maintain focus on the job. THE more GAMEBOY like you make the screen the harder it is for the OP to concentrate on his job. That is WHY you NEVER see Gamboy type screens on real CNC machines.
Stop and take a look at HAAS screens. State of the art for controllers and very DOS like in nature. AND there is the reason for that.
Also keep in mind that new flashy things are NOT always best for Machine controllers. Kinda like the saying that not all things FANUC are a good idea to duplicate when building a new controller(;-)
This is just my experience YOUR mileage may vary.
Just a thought, (;-)