step/continuous from keyboard
25 Mar 2023 23:44 #267513
by Dorro1971
step/continuous from keyboard was created by Dorro1971
Hi folks,
Does anybody know if there is a way that I could toggle between step and continuous jog from my keyboard?
I find using an mpg and having to switch axis / step size is a bit cumbersome and almost alway use a combination of jog keys and mpg wheel to navigate around the part. I would really like to add keys for zero axis and divide by 2 as well, maybe there is a way to import keystrokes into hal and interpret them there?
Any help would be greatly appreciated ...
Cheers
Ian
Does anybody know if there is a way that I could toggle between step and continuous jog from my keyboard?
I find using an mpg and having to switch axis / step size is a bit cumbersome and almost alway use a combination of jog keys and mpg wheel to navigate around the part. I would really like to add keys for zero axis and divide by 2 as well, maybe there is a way to import keystrokes into hal and interpret them there?
Any help would be greatly appreciated ...
Cheers
Ian
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26 Mar 2023 15:22 #267530
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I have all those written as xdotools shortcuts. I'll have them up on my site in a week or so.
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26 Mar 2023 15:28 #267533
by Dorro1971
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I'd like that, please post a link when you're ready..
Thank you!
Thank you!
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26 Mar 2023 15:29 #267534
by nick.smith
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You can get started w/o my article.
Figure out how to install xdotools, then read the guides on how to use it.
Write a script that mousemoves and clicks and types and bind it to a shortcut via the built in Linux tool Keyboard Shortcuts.
Figure out how to install xdotools, then read the guides on how to use it.
Write a script that mousemoves and clicks and types and bind it to a shortcut via the built in Linux tool Keyboard Shortcuts.
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26 Mar 2023 15:31 #267535
by Dorro1971
Replied by Dorro1971 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
I'll take a look!...
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27 Mar 2023 07:06 #267586
by Vmax549
Replied by Vmax549 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
You can create Hotkeys in PathPilot to do that function. I have it programed as ALT_F12. PathPilot does have a few hotkeys already created but not that one.
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27 Mar 2023 22:02 #267631
by Dorro1971
Replied by Dorro1971 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
Cheers Vmax549
Great! can you please explain how you did that?...i have a googled it to no avail...
thanks
Great! can you please explain how you did that?...i have a googled it to no avail...
thanks
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27 Mar 2023 23:19 #267639
by Vmax549
Replied by Vmax549 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
Hi Dorro I see your email is not listed. IF you email me we will talk.
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27 Mar 2023 23:22 - 07 Apr 2023 16:59 #267640
by snowgoer540
Sure, if you don't mind editing a python file.
Guessing you know how to get to the file system, but if not, ctrl + alt + x, then type "mate-panel" in the terminal.
I assume you're using a mill but it should be similar for others, also I'm assuming you're on v2.9.3 (for line number reference).
Open v2.9.3/python/tormach_mill_ui.py in geany.
Search for (at line 935):
Change it to:
Search for (at line 4152):
Below the if statement under that comment, in line with "if event.type == gtk.gdk.KEY_PRESS:" add the following:
The result of that whole section starting at line 4145 would look like this:
Anything is possible, but that one may be more tricky. I'm out of time to dig into it tonight.
Replied by snowgoer540 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
Hi folks,
Does anybody know if there is a way that I could toggle between step and continuous jog from my keyboard?
I would really like to add keys for zero axis
Sure, if you don't mind editing a python file.
Guessing you know how to get to the file system, but if not, ctrl + alt + x, then type "mate-panel" in the terminal.
I assume you're using a mill but it should be similar for others, also I'm assuming you're on v2.9.3 (for line number reference).
Open v2.9.3/python/tormach_mill_ui.py in geany.
Search for (at line 935):
'jog_zero', 'jog_one', 'jog_two', 'jog_three',
Change it to:
'jog_zero', 'jog_one', 'jog_two', 'jog_three', jog_inc_cont,
Search for (at line 4152):
# Escape key for stop
Below the if statement under that comment, in line with "if event.type == gtk.gdk.KEY_PRESS:" add the following:
# Step/Cont, Increments, Zero Axis keys for Dorro1971
if event.state & (gtk.gdk.MOD1_MASK | gtk.gdk.MOD5_MASK) and event.type == gtk.gdk.KEY_PRESS:
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.g, gtk.keysyms.G]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_inc_cont'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.h, gtk.keysyms.H]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_zero'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.j, gtk.keysyms.J]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_one'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.k, gtk.keysyms.K]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_two'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.l, gtk.keysyms.L]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_three'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.x, gtk.keysyms.X]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_x'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.y, gtk.keysyms.Y]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_y'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.z, gtk.keysyms.Z]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_z'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.a, gtk.keysyms.A]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_a'])
The result of that whole section starting at line 4145 would look like this:
if event.type == gtk.gdk.KEY_PRESS:
# Handle feed hold
if kv == gtk.keysyms.space and self.moving():
self.error_handler.log("Spacebar key - queueing feedhold event")
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['feedhold'])
return True
# Escape key for stop
if kv == gtk.keysyms.Escape:
self.error_handler.log("ESC key - queueing stop button event")
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['stop'])
self.tool_descript_entry.shutdown_view()
tooltipmgr.TTMgr().on_esc_key()
return True
# Step/Cont, Increments, Zero Axis keys for Dorro1971
if event.state & (gtk.gdk.MOD1_MASK | gtk.gdk.MOD5_MASK) and event.type == gtk.gdk.KEY_PRESS:
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.g, gtk.keysyms.G]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_inc_cont'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.h, gtk.keysyms.H]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_zero'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.j, gtk.keysyms.J]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_one'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.k, gtk.keysyms.K]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_two'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.l, gtk.keysyms.L]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['jog_three'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.x, gtk.keysyms.X]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_x'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.y, gtk.keysyms.Y]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_y'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.z, gtk.keysyms.Z]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_z'])
if kv in [gtk.keysyms.a, gtk.keysyms.A]:
self.enqueue_button_press_release(self.button_list['zero_a'])
and divide by 2 as well
Anything is possible, but that one may be more tricky. I'm out of time to dig into it tonight.
Last edit: 07 Apr 2023 16:59 by snowgoer540.
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27 Mar 2023 23:27 #267642
by snowgoer540
Replied by snowgoer540 on topic step/continuous from keyboard
Forgot to add that you can change the keys to anything that you'd like, I figured that part was self evident.
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