This list is for the discussion of CNC and related topics including CAD, CAM, EDM, & DRO. The list focuses on the construction of home shop CNC machines along...
Hello All, I need some help on some Vexta17 PK244-01AA DC.1.2Amp 3.30Ohm 2Phase 1.8/step Motors. I have 6 and want to use some of these to regulate the...
For a low voltage low power requirement I would get the little driver from http://interinar.com/stepper%20driver%20BSD-02.htm they run off just about anything...
I have a Shopmaster CNC, with Mach 3 controller software, that I'm just starting to use. I have no G-Code experience, but a fair amount of CAD experience....
Vectorcad. Similar to Bobcad. Base cad price $59 and up. Easy to use. Good 2/2.5D. 3D may be good to, but I have yet to try it. http://www.vectorcam.com/ Heres...
... I use Sheetcam for all my mill work and find it excellent. Its like Mach in that Les does a great job of supporting it, very responsive to user requests...
Thanks, Don ... From: Don LeRoi To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2007 10:15 PM Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Stepper motor...
... Umm, yeah! They are brothers who had a falling-out. They were once the same package, but have continued development from the version in existance when...
... Good ... IMService is the English language distributor for VectorCad-Cam. We have been offering a special hobby price to members of CCED for many years....
Being the author of SheetCam I have to admit I am biased but I wouldn't limit yourself to just looking at CAD/CAM packages. If you already have CAD experience...
Sheetcam is one of best I have found and Les's support can't be beat. If you stick with the cad you already know, you can really shorten the learning curve. I...
All, I appreciate the input. Since my CAD experience is with outdated AutoCAD and TurboCAD, I figure I've got a learning curve ahead anyway. I'll sample the...
... anyway. ... best. ... I just have to recommend my favourite cad sw Rhino and I just started to learn the very nice plugin Rhinocam (same company that runs ...
Just to let the group know I will be doing a 2 hour talk about "cheap and free" cnc at the Macomb County Community College for the Metro Detroit Metal Club. I...
Hi, Now if you offered this as a downloadable package that was feature limited and then cost $150 or so for the full blown version one could say wow! But, at...
John There is a SuperCamXp downloadable package at: http://www.super-tech.com/root/grp.asp?p1=SuperCamXp-Demo The program only creates motor control and step...
It's called a conversational CNC, and it's been used on commercial machines for ~30 years. There are several freeware software programs which will generate...
Hi azdlb :-) Looks really nice, simple and quick to use "like a printer". This is what I as an non professional like! It is not sheep nor that expensive, You...
Michael This is a CAD interface to the machine tool. It is a seamless way of going from drawing to machine tool path execution. For most operations there is...
Dennis, OUCH! ... Usually when someone gets personal I just shrug it off that as a demonstration that I've won the debate. To me it's certainly indicative of...
John If you want a CAD style interface take a look at Dolphin PartMaster Level 1, this has all the features mentioned and is also in the price range discussed....
Hi Are there any one on the forum that uses Maste CNC Utilities (www.colinusher.info)? It seems OK, I have installed it on the PC without connecting it to a ...
Poppey, I would recommend going with Mach3. Robert Colin Campbell Bob Campbell Designs www.Campbelldesigns.net Mach 2/3 breakout boards Relay boards Spindle...
John I thought you might feel a little pinch from those last couple lines. Pardon me, I didn't feel like you were giving me a fair shake, and you are one of...
Hi Dennis, OK. Nuff said. Clean slate. But maybe we need to push for an open source CNC flavoured USB interface. Here's my idea on how to do it. Hopefully...
