Wireless stop switch

[dauntless]

Is there such a thing? I have to multitask in my shop and am anywhere from 10' to 50' from my Shopbot while it works, and could really use a wireless stop switch. I searched the company website, but don't see anything there. Thanks in advance! Stan

[Brady Watson]

You could make one with 2 Arduinos and bluetooth modules or try a Logitech wireless mouse. They go pretty far & a left-click will stop the tool.

Wireless & E-stop don't really go hand in hand because of ultimate safety should you be in an electrically noisy shop - it could fail. This is probably why you don't see them. Another option might be an app for your phone.

-B

[dauntless]

Thanks Brady...I was hoping there was a commercially available solution, but I'll check out the phone option now that I have a smartphone.

[Burkhardt]

Aftermarket garage door opener remote?

I have no idea how reliable they are and how far they go. But it is dirt cheap and may be worth a try.
You can wire the relays to the emergency stop switch.

[Bob Eustace]

Would this controller on your iPhone help you Stan? Invented by a fellow Shopboter a couple of years back. You do need to modify the control computer slightly.