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Ron Ginger
I am finding this Linux talk extremenly intresting, but is it possible
this is overwheleming the rest of the world of CNC in the home shop? Might it make sense to split off into two groups, one just on EMC/linux, the other as the origianl charter of this group. I noticed the other day a message that said the list is over 200 names, but it appears to me there are less than a dozen participating on the EMC/linuc thread. just a thought for discussion. ron |
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In a message dated 6/16/99 6:11:50 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
ginger@... writes: I noticed the other dayAs of tonight there 203 on the list, we have lost around 15-20 that have unsubscribed for whatever reason. I have asked for more input from the lurkers, but if they are happy it is not for me to complain. Right now there is a very strong thread on Lunix/EMC. And if this continues to make progress, it appears it will be the system of choice for many of us. And the price seems to be right. But soon Dan will have the DRO cards out, so expect to see a good thread there. Also STEPSTER is in the wings waiting awaiting more discussion. Dan also has a system in the works for the Sherline sized equipment, this should also develop a good thread. As to whether to split the list, a few I's and about 190 saying nothing???????? I would say to anyone if your subject is not being discussed, jump in and teach the rest of us, or ask questions to get the rest of us to teach you. Just thoughts from me. bill |
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Dennis Mino
I'll second that motion!! All in favor say "I" !!!!
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From: Ron Ginger <ginger@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 8:14 PM Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] List question From: Ron Ginger <ginger@...>discussion of shop built systems in the above catagories. To Unsubscribe: |
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Dennis Mino
That was quick!!!
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From: <DRigotti@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] List question From: DRigotti@...discussion of shop built systems in the above catagories. To Unsubscribe: |
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Robert Campbell
Dennis,
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It does sound like a good idea. I would be in favor of splitting the group. Bob Campbell ----- Original Message -----
From: Dennis Mino <dmino@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 8:47 PM Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] List question From: "Dennis Mino" <dmino@...>discussion of shop built systems in the above catagories. To Unsubscribe: |
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Dan Falck
Well, start another thread then. Maybe it will catch on.
But, I'm guessing that there are more than a dozen people interested in a free machine control program. This list helped at least three of us (me included) in setting up this program. Machine control comes with the territory. Dan At 09:14 PM 6/16/99 -0400, you wrote: From: Ron Ginger <ginger@...>discussion of shop built systems in the above catagories. To Unsubscribe: |
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Andy Olney
I am very interested in the EMC information here as well as the other
threads ( encoders, vacuum forming etc. ) and would prefer it remain all mashed together. I have a small Grizzly knee mill (G1004?), and some pic based servo boards from www.jrkerr.com that I am intending to use to move my table. Andy Olney |
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Tim Goldstein
My vote for what it is worth would be to not split the list. I think the EMC
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/ Linux discussions are definitely within the scope of the group as we are discussing how to use a CNC controller software. I think the cross pollination between the computer side and the hardware / machine end is very helpful to someone starting out. Also, splitting into 2 lists would most likely reduce the number of active. There is nothing stopping anyone from starting another thread about any topic. If there is something you want to discuss then post a message. If it is of interest it will take off, if not it will die. I don't think having a long lasting thread at all threatens the viability of other topics. Final point, if you look at the people that carry the EMC / Linux thread and look at the few responses to the other topics I think you will find that it tends to be the same people and they bring a lot of expertise and insight to the non-EMC topics. If sending the active topic to another list causes them to not keep up on this one how much discussion will you really have going on? Just my $0.02 worth. Tim [Denver, CO] -----Original Message----- |
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Tim Goldstein
I checked out the JR Kerr web site. Interesting product. I couldn't quite
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understand though, does the pic board handle the input from the encoders or is that handled by the computer it is attached to? I was looking at the Grizzly G1004 in the catalog the other day. How long have you had it? How do you like it? What don't you like about it? Have you started to convert your machine to NC yet? What are you planning to use for your servo motors? Tim [Denver, CO] -----Original Message----- |
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Andy Olney
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From: Tim Goldstein <timg@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 1999 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] List question From: "Tim Goldstein" <timg@...>or is that handled by the computer it is attached to?The picservo board reads the encoders (750000 Khz?) with a dedicated pic chip sends it to the controller chip then closes the loop all on the board. He sells a chip set for 32 bucks if you want to build your own board. I had a small servo running in a couple of hours with the included test software. It is a nice machine, good fit and paint, adjustable bearings on all the lead screws, seems tight. I am an ME not a machinist and don't have enough experience to know what it is lacking. I wanted a machine with a knee and this was the least expensive new machine. Have you started to convert your machine to NC yet? What are you planningto use for your servo motors?I have to go. Timboards discussion of shop built systems in the above catagories.from www.jrkerr.com that I am intending to use to move my table. To Unsubscribe: |
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Jon Elson
Ron Ginger wrote:
From: Ron Ginger <ginger@...>There is an EMC mail list, at emc@... I can't find subscription info, but if you email Fred Proctor at proctor@... he should be able to put you on the list. Jon |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 1999 01:17:18 EDT, WAnliker@... wrote:
Right now thereOn our aviation engine list that's now over 2 years old, we've repeatedly had the same sorta "firehose" phenom, whenever we get some barnburner of a thread going. It might seem plausible to split the list, but it becomes obvious to list denizens that this is infeasible, as soon as a few such barnburners have come and gone, and people realize that with such an interesting and rich focus area, it's inevitably gonna actually happen overNover again. Hee. The BEST solution to those annoyed by the firehose on topics they're not currently jazzed about, is to freely switch backNforth from "firehose mode" to "lounge lizard mode" (aka digest). When something like the EMC thread fires up (which I TOO am not currently hot for, but like to watch from the sidelines, cuz someday, who knows...), and the volume gets to be too much for ya, consider going to lounge mode if skipping thru individual posts isn't your cupOtea. That way, in digest mode, you can scan thru the digest very quickly to find any morsels you're hoping for, and when YOUR barnburner of a topic fires off, or when the current barnburner abates, then switch back to normal mode. Since it's easy as pie to switch backNforth, via the Onelist interface, it's a no-brainer. We should just be thankful that the list is so hot as to keep the topics focused on the chartered subjects. If you wuz askin me opinion, I see no real justification for a split. Just me dos centavos. I would say to anyone if your subject is not being discussed, jump in andI agree, the best way to get a barnburner going is to light the match, then stoke the fire. Gar |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:44:16 -0500, Jon Elson <jmelson@...>
wrote: There is an EMC mail list, at emc@...OH, so there ya go; once people get turned onto EMC, they're likely to migrate much of their questions over thar anyhoo. So long term, not likely we have to worry about this becoming "another EMC list". Again, just me dos centavos. Gar |
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Tim Goldstein
Actually, Fred Proctor (the honcho that is in charge of EMC over at the
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NIST) posted to the EMC list that they should subscribe here as there was more active discussion on EMC subjects here.(heavy paraphrase of his posting) Tim [Denver, CO] -----Original Message----- |
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mike grady
why cant all emc posts have emc at the beginning of the subject
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so mail filters could be set to move to a different folder for those who don't want to see them or read separately?? mike Tim Goldstein wrote: From: "Tim Goldstein" <timg@...> |
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On Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:37:52 -0600, "Tim Goldstein"
<timg@...> wrote: Actually, Fred Proctor (the honcho that is in charge of EMC over at theGood heavens, now WHY would he do a thing like that?? Oh well, I guess it works both ways, eh? But IF that's the case, that's perhaps mutha naicha's way of suggesting that the focus of a purely EMC list is sub-optimally narrow? But geez, how can that be?; EMC alone is no smallish puppy, in itself. Guess I dunno. It's a problem similar to evolution maybe, that shows just how much diversity or focus is the best balance. A successful organism is a flexible one. Heh. Gar |
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mike grady
it does but it took me about 30 seconds to set a mail filter in netscape
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the cnc+ or something short is a good idea mike Gar Willis wrote: From: garfield@... (Gar Willis) |
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