XBox Controller On The HD 2.0 - Defeat The Rt Clk On X Y Z

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McBuster
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XBox Controller On The HD 2.0 - Defeat The Rt Clk On X Y Z

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I came across a YouTube of Shark Tank construction. He added an XBox Controller for moving head about.

I am intrigued by this. Mainly because I want to defeat the Right Click Mouse actions of the X Y Z +/- buttons. Clicking any of them with the Rt Button will send the head across the table -until- you move the cursor away from the Button.

I really really hate that. It can be unsettling, it can be downright dangerous. The stuff Lawsuits are made from.

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Here are his three video links describing how he made his tank...

Parts 1 - 2 - 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ0BR20ecsA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kWdnO_Sfes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAS04mlmlS0

He added an XBox Controller to do some of the Jog Functions. It is featured in Part 3.

Here are the functions he programmed.

Speed Control - Hi Med Low Increment
Increment - .001 .01 .1
Axis - X Y Z

He used this software to make the connection between XBox and Windows.

Mapping Software
- XPadder $10

http://www.xpadder.com/

I purchased a wired Controller from Walmart. $19.95.
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Re: XBox Controller On The HD 2.0 - Defeat The Rt Clk On X Y

Post by milo30 »

I tried a controller once but didn't know about the xpadder program. Now I know why it didn't work. Now I just buy a tiny usb keyboard for $5 at frys because I keep my laptop on a shelf above the cnc and I can drop this on the table and type also. A controller no matter what type you choose is a big help.

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