Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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I Need some help on how to override the Jog Mode with an Xbox 360 controller while keeping the triggers as a safety.
Also notice the RED tape flag on the Z motor, I find really helpful when trying to see if the Z is adjusting for THC
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Re: Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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Any ideas
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Re: Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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Hallo Ron

I Use Keygrabber with a easy wireless Gamepad fore 10 Euro.
Works fine.
I had difficulties with the XBox controller

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Re: Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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The Xbox controller works great, I want to be able to use the safety and be able to override the current set jog speed when rapid moving the XYZ
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Re: Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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i use the xbox controller and yes it works great
not sure why you want the triggers set up as safety switches, i would eliminate that setup

we use the triggers for fast jog and laser x-hairs
buttons setup for cycle start/stop and zero all axis's

we also use the controller for all jogging, cycling and zeroing on the rotary head
for this we have the right trigger set up for coolant
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Re: Override Jog Mode with Xbox 360 controller

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Thank you for your reply, I just kinda like the option of a safety to prevent torch fire or movement while handling the controller, but also wanta go fast, I cant find a way around it any other ideas?
Who's plugin are you using?
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