Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] First Post (and a question re using a plotter as a power feed)

Bill,
Can't answer the possibilities of this, but it sound interesting and might
be possible in the x,y axis. Not sure about the z as the pen action is just
an up or down. Now having said that, which HI plotter do you have as I may
have a driver or two for it. Most assuridly, I have one for Acad, and
possibly one for windoze. If not, have some sources and may be able to help.

Art

>OK, first I would like to say hi to everyone.
>
> Next, to introduce myself by saying my full name is Bill Darby I
>am a retired Artilleryman in Ottawa Canada and supplement my income
>by doing contract machining. I enjoy helping people and in turn am
>most appreciative of those who help me. I am by no means a saint but
>I
>do not go out of my way to belittle others.
>
>I would like to lead off my first post with a question about this
>Houston plotter that I have just dismantled to see if I can power
>feed
>the X and Z axis of my little Myford Super Seven with the steppers.
>
>Right now it will operate on local and allow the use of the joystick
>to provide speed, direction and selection of axis plus a scaling
>switch which provides for the selection of four distinct speed
>ranges.
>
>If I can select a gearing range that will provide enough power to
>move
>the existing gear train at a reasonable speed I would be quite
>pleased
>(I think it is quite doable with what I have)
>
>What I would really like to do, however, is to be able to select
>remote and control the steppers from a computer. .
>
>I am currently trying to locate the proper plotter drivers and a
>round, 15 pin plotter cable connector to fit the plotter.
>
>Any and all assistance would be appreciated.
>
>Bill Darby
>

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