floppy to usb, crt, pendant

[Cartel, LLC]

i have a 95 vf-3 that has the floppy drive. i am wondering if anyone has gotten rid of the floppy in favor if a usb port instead? i would assume that there is an interface cable that connects the floppy to the controller or wherever it goes inside. so, is it just as simple as plug and play? i know you can do that on regular computers at home. why not one that weighs 14,000#?

also, can you switch out the crt in favor of a newer flat screen?

one last thing... can i add a pendant so its easier to set the x,y,z coordinates rather then being bent around the machine to reach the wheel on the control panel?

[Ydna]

Check plrelectronics.com for a usb converter....they're pricey little things but they do the job.

[Haas__man]

you should be able to get a usb convertor, no problem.
As for the CRT, it is possible to replace the CRT with an LCD, but there isn't one that you can buy that will just fit - brackets will need to be made and convertor plugs for d-plug etc. To be honest it would probably not be worth the hassle. If you require a new CRT then I would just recomend replacing with another CRT.
As far as I am aware you cannot fit a remote jog handle to a 95 machine. Would need to be around 98-99.

Hope this helps.

[SchurrPower]

Has any one used the plrelectronics converter with a Haas mill? If so does it bolt right in to the exsisting location of Haas' floppy drive? I have a TM-1 and would like to convert it. If someone has done it I'd like to buy one.

[SchurrPower]

Still wondering?

[gnax]

"Ciao" from Italy.
I install the plrelectronics.com USB-floppy converter.
It works very well !!!!!!
I buy the standard version, for the controller the usb key IS a floppy !
If you want more details or photos mail me
gnax@libero.it

[gnax]

Originally Posted by SchurrPower Has any one used the plrelectronics converter with a Haas mill? If so does it bolt right in to the exsisting location of Haas' floppy drive? I have a TM-1 and would like to convert it. If someone has done it I'd like to buy one.

"Ciao" from Italy.
I install the plrelectronics.com USB-floppy converter.
It works very well !!!!!!
I buy the standard version, for the controller the usb key IS a floppy !
If you want more details or photos mail me
gnax@libero.it