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Opinions: Cheap 3-axis Software
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Jon Elson
Mike wrote:
Yes, with stepper motors, you can definitely do this. there are a bunch of programs out there that many people like. Really, there may not be much advantage with EMC if you will only be using steppers. If you have an interest in a servo driven machine, however, EMC is the ONLY low-cost solution I'm aware of. (Low cost means less than $10,000 !) Do you run the EMC software?Yes, mostly because I DID want servos, ball screws and high accuracy + moderate speed. I assume it's open source so if you're savvyMinor customization is built into the setup procedure. You have to specify maximum speeds and accelerations, travel limits, encoder or stepper count size, and define the bits, scales and polarities that make everything work. More serious customization is possible. The Tk/Tcl graphical user interface is quite easy to customize. Some of the other stuff, like the motion control and RS-274D interpreter gets pretty deep, and you really need to study the code before changing anything. Jon |
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If you are at all computer savvy and don't mind learning a little Linux I
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would suggest you take a look at EMC. Start with www.linuxcnc.org It certainly qualifies from your price requirement (free) and supports steppers or servos. Tim [Denver, CO] ----- Original Message -----
From: <mnels@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 3:00 PM Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Opinions: Cheap 3-axis Software Any opinions on cheap (< $200?) Step/Direction CNC parallel portDistance rates which fall monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls!discussion of shop built systems, for CAD, CAM, EDM, and DRO.
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Mike
At 03:43 PM 5/1/00 -0600, you wrote:
If you are at all computer savvy and don't mind learning a little Linux ITim, Thanks for the feedback. The linux world is tempting, but the learning curve on all this is steep enough without throwing a new operating system into the mix. Perhaps I can get started with some cheap/free DOS based software and graduate to the open linux stuff later? Do you run the EMC software? I assume it's open source so if you're savvy you can customize it? Thanks again, Mike ----- Original Message ----- |
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Charles Gallo
It's a bit buggy (but getting better) - there's stepster, and you can't beat the price - free
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Check my web site At 09:00 PM 2000-05-01 +0000, you wrote:
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Larry Ruebush
Charles
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Great site with great links. Larry ----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Gallo" <Charlie@...> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...> Sent: Monday, May 01, 2000 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Opinions: Cheap 3-axis Software It's a bit buggy (but getting better) - there's stepster, and you can't beat the price - free Check my web site At 09:00 PM 2000-05-01 +0000, you wrote: Any opinions on cheap (< $200?) Step/Direction CNC parallel port ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get paid for the stuff you know! Get answers for the stuff you don't. And get $10 to spend on the site! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@...,an unmoderated list for the discussion of shop built systems, for CAD, CAM, EDM, and DRO. Addresses: Post message: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@... Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@... Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@... List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@..., wanliker@... Moderator: jmelson@... [Moderator] URL to this page: FAQ: bill, List Manager |
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Yes, I have been running EMC on Linux for almost 1 year now. While I am not
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up to the task, you certainly can customize it if you have the skills. Ray Henry has done a real nice back plot routine that lets you see the tool paths. Tim [Denver, CO] -----Original Message----- |
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Charles Gallo
Thanks, I try
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At 06:57 PM 2000-05-01 -0500, you wrote:
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Doug Fortune
mnels@... wrote:
Any opinions on cheap (< $200?) Step/Direction CNC parallel portP/N 20605......Step & Direction version...$ 225.00 Looks a bit like MaxNC's software Supercam ($200 upgrade with a Micromill)SuperCam Yeager CNC Pro ($175 std or $125 "lite")Yeager automation DeskNC ($60 from Camtronics) DANCAMRon Ginger's <in development> software 2.5 D with some 3D sweeping dos 2.5D cnc for steppers dos step & direction software compucutters@... in England, sells combo HW&SW Nist's free Linux/EMC LinuxEMC NIST and can I put a plug in for Kelly's Kcam (free graphical W95/98 software). I think its great and getting better every week. Kelly also does a good job incorporating suggestions into his software. Also check here, as he sells quite a few packages at a discount: Doug |
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Doug Fortune
Doug Fortune wrote:
mnels@... wrote:Any opinions on Step/Direction CNC parallel port Some of the choices are:Lots of guys have been emailing me for their webpage, here it is: Interesting reading, including turbine blades, wood clock gears, spark eroding (EDM over here!), and pcb milling. - Doug |
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