Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Windows 9x DRO software

pelevesq@... wrote:

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> Bill I love your program so much that I will change the computer for
> a Win 9x in my shop in order to be able to use your software, but I
> am installing a Dro on my lathe and milling and thinking of
> installing a switch wich will read either the milling or the lathe
> encoders signal.
> But my milling has 4 axes which included X, Y, Z, and (? for the
> knee) any letter could do fine I do not know if a particular letter
> is assingned but I would love to have 4 axes.
> Also can I install two programs on the same computer one of 4 axes
> and one 3 axes and run either one at the time transfering signal from
> either machine by means of a switch like mentioned above.
> Many thanks for yours precious help
> Paul
> pelevesq@...
>

Paul,

Thanks for the compliment, I never had anyone even tell me
they liked any program I wrote before. Usually they say "is that
all it does" Most of the credit goes to Tim Goldstein as I
converted his base code to VB. I am just a beginner amateur
programmer, so no guarantees.

You do realize that the backlash function is not implemented
even though it is in the setup file don't you?

I have a two axis version that I will compile and send you in
a few days when I find my VB disk. It has a few more features
but still no backlash compensation. I can probably make a 4
axis version, but it will take a few weeks. I have another project
going at the moment.

I don't see any reason why you can't run 2 machines into a
switch and switch between them, although you might want to
power the computer down first.

If you know any Visual Basic I can send you the source code
and you can make any changes you want.

Bill