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    • Nightowlundefined
      Nightowl
      last edited by

      I'm using a Duet3 to run my RatRig 1075 CNC machine, but find the X, Y and Z movement control buttons of the DWC unnecessarily complex (sorry), requiring me to mouse click (or use the touch screen) to move the spindle in any axis, yet a slight slip could move the wrong axis and/or the right axis at the wrong speed.

      Maybe I'm just a ham-fisted CNC operator, but is there a better way to achieve this, without having to keep one eye on the screen and the other on the machine? It would also be helpful to have continual movement whist holding/pressing the respective button.

      I appreciate this can (probably) be done with a pendant, but I haven't found anything conclusive on these forums.

      Ironically, the Duet3 can be programmed to boil a kettle, but not 'shuffle' a spindle.

      Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
      I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

      RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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      • chimaeraghundefined
        chimaeragh
        last edited by

        I have faced similar issues and agree the movement panel can be better. I've destroyed some endmills either by ramming them into the spoilboard (Z movement) or crashing into clamps (XY movement) simply because I accidentally clicked the wrong button. I now do all jogging with a separate app. Try this if you have an android device
        Duet Jogger

        Duet 2 Wifi, Ooznest Workbee CNC 1510

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        • infiniteloopundefined
          infiniteloop @Nightowl
          last edited by

          @nightowl999 said in Spindle movement:

          this can (probably) be done with a pendant, but I haven't found anything conclusive on these forums

          did you have a look at this thread?

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          • Nightowlundefined
            Nightowl @chimaeragh
            last edited by

            Thanks, @chimaeragh. Sadly, I have an iPhone or a Windows machine, not a Google device 😢 😢

            Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
            I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

            RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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            • Nightowlundefined
              Nightowl @infiniteloop
              last edited by

              I did, thank you @infiniteloop. The thread does explain what I need to do, but I was hoping I could do the same thing 'on screen', or perhaps using my iPhone as the 'controller'.

              I've got the Duet App Control installed, but I don't seem to be able to do anything with it - it appears to be just a 'viewer', but I'll investigate that option a bit more.

              Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
              I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

              RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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              • chimaeraghundefined
                chimaeragh @Nightowl
                last edited by chimaeragh

                @nightowl999 You can use the BtnCmd plugin by @MintyTrebor to create a custom panel to suite your needs. Have a look at this post to see what I have been able to do with the plugin (https://forum.duet3d.com/topic/25285/dwc-custom-configuration/31?_=1650281473816)

                BtnCmd plugin

                Custom Movement Panel

                Duet 2 Wifi, Ooznest Workbee CNC 1510

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                • Nightowlundefined
                  Nightowl @chimaeragh
                  last edited by Nightowl

                  That's pretty much what I'm looking for, @chimaeragh, so I'll have a go and see how I get on, but I confess to loving the simple look!

                  I'm no programmer (obviously) but it looks like this is installed on a mobile phone web browser and then resized so it all fits onto the screen. Am I correct in my assumption, please? Does it then follow that the screen on the phone isn't necessarily reflected on the main computer screen (in my case a Surface Pro) as the browser cache would be different?

                  Thanks

                  Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
                  I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

                  RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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                  • chimaeraghundefined
                    chimaeragh
                    last edited by chimaeragh

                    @Nightowl999 You can use my setup as a base and adjust it to your needs. It was made to fit the screen on my phone and you may need to adjust the layout.
                    You first need to install the BtnCmd plugin from here
                    BtnCmd Releases
                    Download the settings file and macros.zip from here
                    Mega Download

                    • Upload macros.zip to Macros (don't unzip, it will create its folder)
                    • Upload BtnCmdSettings.json to System
                    • Activate the BtnCmd plugin and go to the BtnCmd panel
                    • Then restore the settings uploaded by clicking this icon on the bottom left of the panel and selecting BtnCmdSettings.json file you uploaded to System 243375000_10225569578962124_1787267090801989715_n.jpg
                    • Add this line to your customconfig.g
                    global.moveDist = 0.5
                    
                    • Restart your board by clicking on the emergency stop button to apply the changes

                    Duet 2 Wifi, Ooznest Workbee CNC 1510

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                    • dc42undefined
                      dc42 administrators @Nightowl
                      last edited by

                      @nightowl999 you can also use one of these https://docs.duet3d.com/en/User_manual/Connecting_hardware/IO_CNC_Pendant.

                      Duet WiFi hardware designer and firmware engineer
                      Please do not ask me for Duet support via PM or email, use the forum
                      http://www.escher3d.com, https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com

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                      • Nightowlundefined
                        Nightowl @dc42
                        last edited by

                        Thanks, @dc42, but that's a little out of my budget and skill set - for now 👍

                        Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
                        I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

                        RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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                        • Nightowlundefined
                          Nightowl @chimaeragh
                          last edited by

                          Brilliant, @chimaeragh, thank you so much!

                          I'll have a go and see how I get on - and report back!

                          Few things are more dangerous than taking the advice of someone who thinks he knows what he's doing.
                          I'm still on my learning curve, so take everything I say with caution!

                          RatRig 1075, Duet3 MB6HC, Sorotec SFM 1000 PV-ER milling motor, Hobbyist

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