Gscreen - a GTK / Glade / Python based screen

Gscreen can run more then an XYZA machine if you use one of the custom screens. (for instance the one I posted)
Since I don't have a rotary axis there may need to be work done for different jog speed etc .

Restarting (run-from-line in linuxcnc speak) is of course available from linuxcnc but I have not look at it for Gscreen - i will soon.

I can remove the Estop button but will leave the Estop LED (in fact I'll just convert the button to a label) hows that?

Mode splits are setup/mdi/program run (manual/mdi/auto in other terms)

As for MPG overrides / jogging etc what would you use as a selector and actual switch or screen buttons.
I would have to think about how to handle that in an intuitive way

Changing every thing to Caps will have to wait till I add code for international translations.
I think that would be the best way to do it - As I agree all caps, while common on older controls doesn't seem the nicest look.

Chris M

Would restarting by entering a line number by the normal way or by selecting a highlighted line with up/down keys?

Chris M

Chris , yes by highlighting or inputting line number

Chris,

All caps or mixed case doesnt really matter to me. I'm dislesic so reading has never been my strong point. I used to send emails out in all CAPS because I had a drafting job and everything was in CAPS. It is kinda funny that someone decided to read aloud in the office one of my emails. I read the same in any case. You are doing the work I am just adding my opinions.

Restarting a program by line number or arrow selection is good either way also. Both options would be best.

Blinking Estop label will be nice.

Jog wheel (MPG) 5-10% per click up or down, for overrides. and a touch screen button for hand jog wheel control. The Haas control has it as a button for 100% -10% and +10% and HAND CNTRL FEED. IT makes sense to me to just have the MPG for over ride control and not have all the extra buttons. Simple is better until you loose functiality.

Well this seems to work....

That's pretty cool.

John