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jacoby01
I'm building a slightly modified version of the Universal CNC
Controller featured in the 1/2003+ issues of the Home Shop Machinist. Last night I downloaded the trial versions of Mach1 and Mach2 - I'm literally awestruck! The programs are exceptional and I've decided to incorporate them into my system (not sure if I'll be running W98 or XP - so I'll have to wait to decide on Mach1 or Mach2). My question - does anyone have experience using the Mach1 or Mach2 software witht the PMDX Breakout Board? I'd like to hear any comments before I decide. Also, when I went to Campbell Design site (linked from artofcnc.ca) I learned that their breakout board was modified to run with Mach1. Two questions - does the pmdx board need to be modified, and does one of these two work better with the Art of CNC software. Again, any comments would be appreciated. Bob Jacoby Florida |
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Peter Homann
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The main difference is that the Campbell Design board can process the charge pump signal. This output from the Mach1 software is a 12.7KHz square wave. The Campbell Design board can be configured to only enable the drives if this signal is present. It stops the system being inadvertently driven by other software or when the system is booting. For example, it may be possible for the spindle to start when the software is not running. This feature stops this. Peter Homann mailto:Peter.Homann@... Adacel Technologies Limited, 250 Bay St, BRIGHTON, 3186, AUSTRALIA <> Telephone +61 (3) 8530 7777, Facsimile +61 (3) 9596 2960 Mobile 0421-601 665 -----Original Message----- |
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Steve Blackmore
On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 23:28:01 -0000, you wrote:
Last night I downloaded the trial versions of Mach1 andBoth require 2000 or XP, Master5 runs under 98. -- Steve Blackmore |
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