[Darrell Taylor] wished to add a CNC manage pendant to his mill however didn’t want to foot the expense which can commonly run a number of hundred dollars. These pendants are essentially a physical remote manage that operates the CNC software application that controls the machine. because he was already utilizing a Linux box running EMC2, it wasn’t as well difficult to figure out exactly how to operate the mill with a PlayStation controller.
To get the controller speaking to his Linux device he utilizes a bundle called QtsixA. The bundle determines as well as tons the manage with Bluetooth pairing. From there it can be utilized to map the buttons as well as joysticks as secrets on the keyboard or as a mouse. In the video after the break [Darrell] demonstrates exactly how he has his shortcuts set up. He’s able to relocation the device head, as well as even begin or step with the programmed routine. As he mentions, this is quite good if you’ve got filthy hands; just throw the controller in a zipper bag as well as you’re set to go.