Remote controller for shapeoko

[Rxman (Tom)]

Looking for the best advice as to using a game controller or wireless game controller to control my shapeoko xl when jogging, cutting and actuation . Have been following many of the posts, but would see a great benefit as to know what works, how it’s connected to the cutter or the computer. What are the benefits and less desirables. Lastly, is carbide working for a feature release of such a device as a retrofit. .? Who answers please let me know the model number and or the source to buy if possible. Tom

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

I use a Super Nintendo USB game pad via keyboard remapping software as noted at:

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…

A Logitech F310 is used for testing the actual game controller functionality:

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 one 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 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) Carbide3D_create_motion_keyboard_shortcuts_CC6.pdf (573.3 KB) and Carbide Create build 727 adds a number of keyboard shortcuts, so warrants its own chart: [Carbide3D_…

or a custom keyboard:

Techkeys NineKeyBoard CNC Edition

Some of you may have remembered back in April I posted about the SixKeyBoard Pendant I created back in April. Today, I am excited to launch the NineKeyBoard Pendant now with speed control capability. In addition to being a full time IT professional, and woodworking hobbiest, and dad of 3 amazing kiddos, I also have another obsession with mechanical keyboards. If you have never typed on a mechanical keyboard, dump your keyboard and get one right now - it is life changing. So this hobby led me d…

or if using a Raspberry Pi, can control using a phone or tablet over a wireless connection using VNC.

No ideas on product development — please write in to sales@carbide3d.com to let them know of your interest.