Blue Knight wrote:
From: "Blue Knight" <josephm@...>
Hi All,
Does anyone know if Linux/EMC can be used to run an Emco Maier Compact 5 CNC
Lathe.
It has one RS232 (serial) port on it.
From what I understand this port can be used to load code from a computer
and also save to a computer.
The machine has a computer built into it. Entries are input via a numeric
keypad.
Unless you have documentation on the computer and its communication
protocol, it might be difficult (unless it is G-code).
To use EMC, you would have to remove the internal computer, and replace
with either a stepper driver or servo amps, as appropriate for your motors.
Possibly you could re-use the stepper drivers or servo amps that are in
the machine.
Jon
