Https://community.carbide3d.com/t/hand-held-controller/65894

[Buffalonian]

I watched a video where someone had a remote for the JOG functionality for the Shapeoko and saw another person with a mounted Raspberry Pi to the top of the controller lid on the side.

I purchased the remote, then I realized someone is probably running Motion on a Raspberry Pi instead of a Mac (like me) with a Touch Screen and a remote - or the remote can be used in another OS in the same way I just witness on some YouTubez.

The Remote:

Hand held controller

Can someone direct me to a source to find a hand held controller compatible to my computer and CNC

Carbide Motion on Pi:
https://carbide3d.com/carbidemotion/pi

Just asking to see if my assumptions are right - that the remote is just a computer accessory, and the Raspberry Pi is just ONE of many scenarios in which the remote can help with JOG of bits to use the BitZero and BitSetter?

[OShag (Dave)]

That is my experience - the remote is an accessory regardless of what’s running your CM software. I bought one a month ago for my 5Pro running on a Windows PC. I can’t imagine not using it now. It’s been great for me when setting zero and otherwise jogging around the workspace. Especially with the 4x4 size workspace. I was only having to move a step or so to get to my laptop before, but when dialing in a zero on the far side of the bed, having the remote over with me has REALLY sped things up. The pc just sees it as another keyboard and using the speed hotkeys (1-4) to increase/decrease the jog steps works like a charm. Plus, my laptop recognizes the touchpad on the remote so I can open the zero dialog and zero while still over at the workpiece. One of my favorite purchases - and probably my favorite for $20.

[arose87tags (Marc Jensen)]

I have a USB controller for my Mac that I got off Etsy. There are more out there. It’s really helpful. Here is one that should work for you.

Etsy CNC controler

[WillAdams (William Adams (Carbide 3D))]

You can use a numeric keypad:

Keyboard Shortcut Cheat sheet for Carbide Create and Motion

Hope this helps! [Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts_CM5_CC6] Updated version for Carbide Motion 5 (note that keyboard shortcuts have not changed for CM6) and Carbide Create 6 (updated for 627): Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts_CM5_CC6.pdf (665.0 KB) For folks who only use Carbide Create or Motion: Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts_CM5.pdf (661.1 KB) — as noted above, this still works for CM6 Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts_CC6.pdf (573.3 KB) and Car…

or a game controller:

Using a Game Controller with CM513 and later

Unfortunately, my son left his at college, so I haven’t been able to test this until now (picked up one while doing a run for essentials since it caught my eye): Picked up a: (since apparently that is what was used for testing, and I don’t want to trouble over another battery to charge) Only supported on Windows at this time. Initial setup requires plugging it in, and allowing the device to get setup. Controls are active when in Jog mode: Increment: RB — increases current jog rate RT — …

or game pad:

A different sort of pendant

I find the game controller and numeric keypad layouts a bit confusing (also, my son lay claim to the second Logitech F310 since he left his at college), and while I love the click on my wonderful 6 Key Keyboard (Techkeys SixKeyBoard CNC Edition) I find I need to change the jog rate often enough when using my Shapeoko that it has been consigned to the far corner of the basement for use with my Nomad (and I am anxiously awaiting the 3x3 version). Until that time, I’ve been looking for an alternat…

or a custom device:

NineKeyBoard CNC Edition

[myklhn (Michael)]

For the last option, be careful. The keyboard page of their website does show $20.00 for the keyboard, but when you click on the 9-key keyboard, the price is $70.00.

[CullenS (Cullen Simpson)]

I use the 9 key and reprogrammed it so that the cord comes off the opposite side.

[Buffalonian]

Pesky Canadian tools. Always making their Maple Leaf tools and sorry about Tim Hortons theme songs.

Btw I’m from Buffalo, NY so I loathe Lee Valley for such great tools in their St. Catherines, Ontario store (Niagara Falls - Lee Valley Tools).

Go Argonauts!