quick cam for cnc

[Traneman]

Well I will probably get called lazy but I got tired of having to get up and check where my torch head was on the table or metal,then back to the computer
to jog it.....back and forth....back and forth

I mounted a $20.00 Quick cam on a bracket attached to the gantry and positioned it up high so I can see the torch and about 1/4 of my table.I just open the Quick Cam program,move it to the side of the screen and jog away.

I was surprised to see how well it worked

Just thought I would pass this along

[fab-man]

It took me moment to figure out what you were describing. I am thinking you mounted a web cam to your gantry...clever.

Fab-man

[Scratch]

Nice idea. You should post a video of it in action.

[Traneman]

Will post something is a couple of days
It has really worked out sweet

[Fountaine]

I am using a X Box controller to set up my work right at the table. I can stay at the table and stop, start, and move the torch and set zeros.

There are videos on youtube to show you how it works.

OR

Torchmate has a palm key board. You would have to see if either are compatible with your equipment.

[Gamelord]

I would love to see a picture or video of your cam. Great idea and thank you for sharing! Now the wife is gonna ask me why I need a webcam in the man cave...which should raise many eyebrows because I am usually in there late and often...LOL

[Fountaine]

Look up - plasma xbox wireless controller on youtube

[danny]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mach-3-CNC-3-Ax ... 4d02d8634e

got one of these and works really well. it actually uses a regular phone cord so i put one of those really long ones like your grandma had on her phone on it.