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Works in progress / "Vintage" Screen Set
« on: February 11, 2013, 11:16:20 AM »
Here is a bare-bones screen set I've been working on. It's loosely based on the physical control panel of an old NC turret punch press I operated some time ago.
The machine originally ran from a punch-card type tape strip and was later upgraded to a DOS based system.
I'm making it for my home-built machine. Because I'm a novice user, it has only one screen with the most basic features.
I'm thinking of adding another screen for a larger tool path view.
Are there any other must-have features you think I might need to add?
I'm currently adding features that use knobs instead of buttons.
Let me know if you have any ideas for other "themed" type layouts, or ways I can add to the novelty of this one.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
The machine originally ran from a punch-card type tape strip and was later upgraded to a DOS based system.
I'm making it for my home-built machine. Because I'm a novice user, it has only one screen with the most basic features.
I'm thinking of adding another screen for a larger tool path view.
Are there any other must-have features you think I might need to add?
I'm currently adding features that use knobs instead of buttons.
Let me know if you have any ideas for other "themed" type layouts, or ways I can add to the novelty of this one.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.