Cordless barcode readers

[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]

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.

[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]

We've been using a wireless mouse for the cnc for years without issue

[alainalbert]

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