Hi,
1) Yes, it is possible to code Mach such that a keystroke like '+' causes a macro to run and that macro could 'go to the next step of increment', that is the steps that you
set up with Mach.
2) I don't know, the Xbox plugin was written by Daz-the-Gaz, you might you try asking him, or even better add that functionality to the plugin.....writing plugins
'puts hairs on your chest'.
3) I used a P1A VistaCNC pendant for seven years, and it was good. It had a setting to change the step increment for instance, but eventually it crapped out, or
rather I wore it out. Should have just bought a new one really, it was certainly good enough for so many years that it deserved replacement, but instead I made a wired
pendant. Has three axes,the MPG itself, and a Velocity jog button, the later one doesn't work as it should, but I've been using that for a year now always swearing
I'll get around to improving that....but never have. There is no more permanent thing than a temporary measure.
I use the pendant quite a bit but I don't find I need anything like all the functions crammed onto most pendants. For instance if I want a different jog increment I just use
Machs screen, I mean its right there after all. But my jog increment is set on either 0.1mm or 0.05mm and there it will stay for months at a time......and I use my mill a lot.
It's enough.
A pendant is to help you make parts....its not a toy to play with, and if its not a toy then it doesn't need to be complicated.
Craig