Ron,
You have given us lots to think about. Here are some random babblings to
chew on:
1. CAD/CAM tools: agreed, most of us hobbyists do not have the time or
requirements for these tools. CPNC will suffice for 90% of what we do.
2. Use of FlashCut HW: An lpt interface would still be nice. Can you
describe your Win performance problems?
3. GPL release: Ron, thank you for your generosity.
4. QUESTION: Should we carry on this discussion here on this list or start
a new
list devoted to CPNC: I suggest we make it a separate forum for development.
Support and could be handled here at CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO.
5, The only way to make a decent CPNC system with a windows GUI is to use a
separate motion controller box: Too bad. Their are a lot of CNC-parallel
port controllers out there. Using FlashCut HW may slow down the adoption of
this fine product. Maybe when Hans returns he might take on designing a new
controller with a PIC to perform IRQ functions.
Paul Devey
