Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Getting Started

Bill


An alternative CNC is LinuxCNC (was EMC2) is great for old machines, see::
<http://linuxcnc.org/docs/html/>
Breakout boards to interface from the parallel port to stepper drivers are inexpensive, drivers such as the TB6600 for above 2.5 amp steppers or for less than 2.5A the DRV8825. I build my own breakout boards.
Programmes such as FreeCAD or Fusion-360 (was a freee download) for the drawings and dxf2gcode to convert them.


Malcolm


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On Fri, 5/6/16, wej0901@... [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com> wrote:


Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Getting Started
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, May 6, 2016, 12:20 AM


I am a mechanical engineer and have
mastered the three cad side of design.  I use to write
g code 30 years ago when i was in undergraduate
studies.  I'd like to get a small cnc router like the
6040T but I haven't a clue where to start.  Looking for
help.  I am slightly confused.  I know I need a
controller and a software for the controller like
mach4.  I bought an older computer with an 32bit os and
a parallel port because I've been reading that I need a
parallel port and a usb doesn't cut it.  Please
help.  Can someone please suggest like a bill of
materials and software? 

Regards
Bill Johnson

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