Add-on idea: Jog Wheel

[Tyler]

I would love to see a Jog Wheel as an accessory for my new Artisan. I used these when working on 3 axis mills in the machine shop and they were very useful. It seems like the Artisan is a perfect candidate for it. The unit would need an Axis Select switch/knob, a step increment knob, and a big wheel.

[Mayco]

It was teased in a video or image a long time ago (for Snapmaker 2.0):

Future addon updates - Rotary Encoder

[Screenshot_20220629-075217_Office] [SmartSelect_20220629-073726_Chrome] Hi This is what I am referring to, the picture with the Snapmaker is from the quick start guide showing future addons, there was also reference to it somewhere on the website. the picture below that is what an typical rotary encoder looks like.

Unfortunately nothing was heard of it since. You can always do what I did and make one yourself :

Future addon updates - Rotary Encoder

I went the DIY route and put together a simple rotary encoder unit myself: Unfortunately I cannot connect it directly through to the serial port on the Snapmaker, since no 5V is provided on the USB connector. I have to bridge the two serial ports on my PC.

[Tyler]

Thanks so much for the reply! Do you have a write-up on how you created your jogwheel? It looks great!