The Centroid USB Operator Control Panel Interface Board (aka "USB-BOB") is a CNC machine tool operator control panel interface board that connects to the CNCPC via a USB port. The Operator Control Panel Interface Board is intended to be an affordable, reliable, alternative to traditional methods of building CNC control operator control consoles/panels. The USB-BOB provides inputs for the most commonly used operator controls in a package that installs in quickly with minimal fuss saving on wiring/installation labor and CNC controller inputs. It features inputs for three standard rotary encoders with integrated push-button, three MPG hand-wheel encoders, 12 optically isolated switch inputs, and 12 open collector LED outputs. The USB-BOB can be used in conjunction with Centroid's popular Virtual Control Panel or without.

The USB-BOB is plug and play with preprogrammed button and knob functionality: Many common functions like Cycle Cancel, Tool Check, Feed Hold and Cycle Start along with Rapid Override, Spindle Speed Override and Feedrate Override are preprogrammed and user select-able with easy drag and drop installation.

In addition to these pre-programmed controls, all controls are user configurable through Centroid's CNC PLC language so user can customize both the button or knob functionality to suit their application and tastes.

Common uses:
   • Physical buttons and knobs for core/common operator functions simplifying the design for a hard operator console
   • Supplement Centroid Virtual Control Panel with physical controls without using up any CNC control board inputs
   • Add separate Rapid Override to Centroid Legacy control systems that did not have this feature.

Centroid "USB-BOB" Operator Control Panel Interface Manual