Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Lindsay's DRO software

Brad,

I don't think I'd even TRY any DOS before about 3.1 Try to get 5.0,
5.1, and SKIP the 4.x! I make it a habit to use 6.22.

Alan


"Heuver, Brad (B.R.)" wrote:

>
> >From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
> >Subject: Re: More homebrew DRO information
>
> >Thanks for mentioning it. I downloaded it back in July, and I have the
> >files. Funny can't get anything out of the zip I just download, nor the
> >.CPP file. I didn't use a buffer (his transistors) to drive LPT or
> >Joystick interface lines, probably should have. Are you using the
> >interface & software?
>
> > Alan
>
> I have not tried to download this software recently, but have done so in the
> past. I have installed it on a few old PC's.
> Real old ones, 286's, original AT's, to test the software portion . I did
> experience the software not working on DOS version 2.1, while it did work on
> version 3.X, and other more recent versions. I have the Kulaga/Mauch board
> working now, and plan on using the simpler Lindsay version as I get more
> machined DRO equipped, with the old PC's.
> Does anybody else have problems with downlaoding the software?
>
> http://www.nyx.net/%7eslindsay/dro.html
>
> Brad Heuver