Screenshots in OpenSCAD didn't work consistently because of timing issues with slow computers. It was also problematic to save screenshots by accident when the button was pressed and the default directory was a seldom-used folder.
Instead of screenshots, the button was reprogrammed to change to a couple different modes. The first new mode acted like a mouse where the X encoder changed the mouse's position horizontally and the Y encoder changed the mouse's vertical position. The Z encoder acted like a scroll wheel. Changing the precision knob multiplied the effects across all axes.
The second new mode controlled the arrow keys for quick navigation of spreadsheets. This also proved useful when moving items in graphic editors where the arrow keys can be used to manipulate screen items.
As a general purpose device, the third mode is the most useful, followed by the mouse mode while the OpenSCAD mode is the most niche. This should demonstrate the usefulness of such a device with only four encoders and four digital buttons which could be adapted to other programs as people want.
Downloads:
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Completed projects from year 3
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2017-08-30 (W)
Instead of screenshots, the button was reprogrammed to change to a couple different modes. The first new mode acted like a mouse where the X encoder changed the mouse's position horizontally and the Y encoder changed the mouse's vertical position. The Z encoder acted like a scroll wheel. Changing the precision knob multiplied the effects across all axes.
The second new mode controlled the arrow keys for quick navigation of spreadsheets. This also proved useful when moving items in graphic editors where the arrow keys can be used to manipulate screen items.
As a general purpose device, the third mode is the most useful, followed by the mouse mode while the OpenSCAD mode is the most niche. This should demonstrate the usefulness of such a device with only four encoders and four digital buttons which could be adapted to other programs as people want.
OpenVectorKB 3:41
Downloads:
- Arduino code for keyboard only
- Arduino code with mouse and arrow functions
- OpenSCAD code
- STL printable models
The rest of the posts for this project have been arranged by date
First time here?
Completed projects from year 1
Completed projects from year 2
Completed projects from year 3
Disclaimer for http://24hourengineer.blogspot.com/ and 24hourengineer.com
This disclaimer must be intact and whole. This disclaimer must be included if a project is distributed.
All information in this blog, or linked by this blog, are not to be taken as advice or solicitation. Anyone attempting to replicate, in whole or in part, is responsible for the outcome and procedure. Any loss of functionality, money, property or similar, is the responsibility of those involved in the replication.
All digital communication regarding the email address 24hourengineer@gmail.com becomes the intellectual property of Brian McEvoy. Any information contained within these messages may be distributed or retained at the discretion of Brian McEvoy. Any email sent to this address, or any email account owned by Brian McEvoy, cannot be used to claim property or assets.
Comments to the blog may be utilized or erased at the discretion of the owner. No one posting may claim property or assets based on a post.
This blog, including pictures and text, is copyright to Brian McEvoy.
2017-08-30 (W)
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