Cordless barcode readers

Discuss Thermwood 3-axis Machinery, Controller, and Software.

Moderators: Jason Susnjara, Larry Epplin, Clint Buechlein, Jim Bullis

Post Reply
alainalbert
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Wed, Sep 17 2008, 12:40PM
Company Name: Woodoer Inc
Country: CANADA
Contact:

Cordless barcode readers

Post by alainalbert »

I heard that Thermwood CNCs are allergic to anything that is cordless because of potential interference with the electronics.

Is this still the case? If yes, would a USB hub with extended cable to the machine solve this problem? If not,is there a reason that a 15 foot usb extension not work with the corded barcode reader?

It would be great value to be able to scan bar codes away from the machine.

Has anyone else found a solution to this problem?

Cheers
Jeremy Schiffer
eCabinets Beta Tester
Posts: 1119
Joined: Tue, May 10 2005, 9:36PM
Company Name: Corlane Custom Cabinetry LLC
Country: UNITED STATES
Location: Carnesville, GA
Contact:

Re: Cordless barcode readers

Post by Jeremy Schiffer »

We're using a cordless scanner. Granted, it is transmitting to our office computers and not directly to the machine, but we have never had it interfere with the machine in any way. Don't see how it could, really.
http://www.corlanecabinetry.com

Intel Core i7-5820 3.3GHz, 16GB RAM, NVidia Quadro K2200 4GB, Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit
CS-41 4x8
CS-45 5x12
alainalbert
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Wed, Sep 17 2008, 12:40PM
Company Name: Woodoer Inc
Country: CANADA
Contact:

Re: Cordless barcode readers

Post by alainalbert »

thanks, Jeremy. I appreciate your input. I don't see how it could either but I was warned by my tech that the signals can interfere with the controller. I'm just looking for a way to improve the off-fall label scanning process and scanning away from the machine would be a bonus.
Tommy Wieler
Senior Member
Posts: 124
Joined: Fri, Sep 22 2017, 7:49AM
Company Name: Silverpine Cabinets
Country: CANADA

Re: Cordless barcode readers

Post by Tommy Wieler »

We've been using a wireless mouse for the cnc for years without issue
alainalbert
New Member
Posts: 15
Joined: Wed, Sep 17 2008, 12:40PM
Company Name: Woodoer Inc
Country: CANADA
Contact:

Re: Cordless barcode readers

Post by alainalbert »

Thanks Tommy. Good to know and it makes sense. I bet a lot of people are doing the same thing.
Post Reply