Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: G code software

Thanks Don,

Sounds like it is only for the servo software. The Stepper stuff
doesn't modify config.sys or do DNC to my knowledge.

Alan

Don wrote:

>
> Alan Marconett KM6VV wrote:
>
> >Don,
> >
> >I don't have any 5M files to run, just small stuff. I did manage to
> >exceed 64K, so my simple "in memory" editor (part of my controller
> >program) won't run. I hadn't heard of any requirement to run a "RAM
> >disk" for MaxNC, is that only for BIG files? I understand it is
> >faster. How do I get "look-ahead"? Is it mostly for tool
> >compensation? Where did you get more information on MaxNC? I and I'm
> >sure others would LOVE to hear it!
> >
> >Alan
>
> Alan,
> The RAM Drive is part of the MaxNC software install. Not sure if it is only
> for the servo system (which is what I have) or for all their machines.
> The "Look-ahead" feature is what you get when you "Load" a program
> rather than use "DNC" mode. Another thing I always do is to use G64
> "Constant contouring mode" to eliminate pausing to update the screen.
> Yes, the "look-ahead" is for cutter comp, the machine needs to figure out
> in advance where to stop and start the next cut.
>
> I got my information just by playing around. I saw what the install program
> added to my config.sys file and tried changing the amount of memory to see
> what it would do. If you go too small on memory, the maximum program size
> drops quickly. I have 96M ram so I tried to give it as much as possible
> untill
> I had strange errors (1/2 physical memory was about it).
>
> Also, DON'T put the ram drive in upper memory. I tried it and had all kinds
> of
> problems with jogging and cutter comp errors.
>
> Don
>