2 Joystick Buttons as Input for sending text

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marcopolo
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2 Joystick Buttons as Input for sending text

Post by marcopolo » 16 Oct 2021, 17:27

Hello together
I am new to AHK and still have a lot to learn. What I have already learned, with AHK the possibilities are very extensive. :)

As a first project I try to create a hand control for my 3D printer to control the origin and other maintenance functions.
As hardware I have a USB board from Leo Bodnar. This is recognized by Windows as a joystick.
The 3D printer can be controlled via G-codes and M-Commands.

Now I want to put different G-code strings/M-Commands on the buttons.
For example "Joy1::send M112 {Enter}" is emergency stop.
This also works for single buttons.

(Is there a better solution than Joy1::send? With this command the G-code is written only relatively slowly?)

Can I somehow use two joystick buttons as combo for the input Equal as for example ^Y = Ctrl+Y
I already tried it with Joy1 & Joy2::send M112 {Enter}. But this does not work. M112 is also sent when only Joy2 is pressed.

Finally, I want to use a rotary switch to move the X-axis by 10mm. If another button is pressed in addition to the rotary switch, the Y-axis should move by 10mm. The same for the Z-axis.
What is the smartest way to do this?

It is certainly also feasible that the command is repeated as long as the switch (or the combo) is pressed. Can someone give me a tip for this?

Thanks in advance.

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