The only way I know of to get around the tendency of Windows 95+ and NT
to go to sleep is to use some form of intelligence in the controller.
"Real time" NT apparently isn't. There are PC cards made by Oregon
Microsystems and the like that have large command buffers and can
perform lots of coordinated movements without PC intervention. They are
not cheap however. Other options include DOS and RTL linux, DOS can be
made to work for sure! Others in the group have had great success with
Linux.
The 5 minute install for EMC would make it vastly more popular with
hobbiests! I'd even give it a shot...
Jim
