Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Help: Machine Control Software Advice

Don't forget your G-Code converter software too. If you are outputting .dxf you need a G-code converter before you can go to
CNCPro or DeskNC.
I think Yeager markets one called Ace Convert, and there's Gcode 2000 which is pretty good and cheap too.

Mike wrote:

> I've gone back over the archives looking for some clear recommendations on
> low-end step/direction machine control software and have found there are
> about as many opinions as there are packages.
>
> I'm looking to control a MAXNC 15 primarily to make 2-D panels with
> cutouts. There seems to be some consensus the MAXNC software is pretty
> bad. Further, the unipolar, non-chopper drive supplied by MAXNC is quite
> slow. So I'm leaning towards Dan Mauch's 2 amp or 5 amp controllers and
> some decent motors. The software choice, however, is a lot tougher.
>
> I currently use QuickCad (by Autodesk) for drawings. It would be great to
> import dxf files one way or another and be able to tweak the G-code and
> go. What do folks think of Yeager's CNC Pro? What about DeskNC? For more
> money, there are options like Bobcad. And finally, there's all the various
> DOS/Windows freeware like Kellyware's K-CAM, Stepster and Master Control
> CNC? I'm not crazy about Linux so EMC probably isn't a good choice.
>
> I hope I'm not beating a dead horse here, but you'd think there would be
> some standout software in this crowd? Has anyone had experience with
> several packages? I'm mainly looking for ease of use. Thanks!
>
> Mike
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