Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
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17 Apr 2025 13:24 #326523
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Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon? was created by langdons
I have a 3-axis CNC router machine working fine with the AXIS GUI.
Is QtDragon better?
Should I switch?
AXIS can be a somewhat annoying sometimes.
Is QtDragon better?
Should I switch?
AXIS can be a somewhat annoying sometimes.
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17 Apr 2025 14:04 #326524
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Replied by Hakan on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
Yes you should switch. At least try it.
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17 Apr 2025 21:38 #326546
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Any specific reason?
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19 Apr 2025 20:07 #326731
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Replied by rodw on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
its just all round better if you have a 1080p rouch screen, plus it adds probing and too handling if you have repeatable tooling.
it is very well documented
it is very well documented
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19 Apr 2025 23:32 #326739
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Replied by langdons on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
My CNC PC has a nice 1920x1080p 60Hz LCD over DisplayPort via the iGPU.
It has no dedicated GPU.
It has no dedicated GPU.
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19 Apr 2025 23:36 #326740
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AXIS has better keyboard shortcutrs in theory, though many of them simply do not work for no reason at all in reality.
My mouse on the PC is poor (I dropped it on the hard concrete floor a couple times).
The keyboard is PS/2, I have lots of keyboards, but I am low on mice.
I have no quality mice available.
My mouse on the PC is poor (I dropped it on the hard concrete floor a couple times).
The keyboard is PS/2, I have lots of keyboards, but I am low on mice.
I have no quality mice available.
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19 Apr 2025 23:56 - 20 Apr 2025 00:04 #326742
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Edit:
The evidence of the above:
forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32784...ofit?start=30#239606
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I have plenty, you are welcomed to use them, but i can not guarantee the quality! They do chew on everything in the shop though, seem pretty healthy by the looks and the speed they move through the shop.I have no quality mice available.
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The evidence of the above:
forum.linuxcnc.org/show-your-stuff/32784...ofit?start=30#239606
Last edit: 20 Apr 2025 00:04 by tommylight. Reason: link
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20 Apr 2025 05:44 #326746
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Replied by Hakan on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
Touch screen. Qtdragon and a touch screen.
One can get by without keyboard and mouse.
One can get by without keyboard and mouse.
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20 Apr 2025 13:56 #326765
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Replied by langdons on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
I have no touch screen.
I do have an almost brand-new keyboard though.
(It's at least 10 years old, but was in the original box until I opened it 3 months ago).
There are no touch screen monitors available to me.
I ain't buying one.
The PC was initially dsestined to be recycled.
The CNC machine is located in my high school.
I do have an almost brand-new keyboard though.
(It's at least 10 years old, but was in the original box until I opened it 3 months ago).
There are no touch screen monitors available to me.
I ain't buying one.
The PC was initially dsestined to be recycled.
The CNC machine is located in my high school.
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20 Apr 2025 14:01 #326766
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Replied by langdons on topic Should I switch from AXIS to QtDragon?
With a keyboard and poor-quality computer mouse, is QTDragon still better?
SIDE NOTE:
Why does pressing Ctrl+HOME launch the "Unhome all axes" dialog in AXIS?
The "Quick reference" pane says Ctrl+HOME is "Home all axes".
SIDE NOTE:
Why does pressing Ctrl+HOME launch the "Unhome all axes" dialog in AXIS?
The "Quick reference" pane says Ctrl+HOME is "Home all axes".
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