Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: PC based CNC system architecture

Wally -
1. I don't think it is a closed proprietary system.
IIRC, he has stated quite a bit of detail about it
on this list and the EMC list in the past.
(Jon - Please correct me if I am wrong here)

I have seen Wally refer to Jon's servo amps as such
mentioning the Non-Disclosure form. Perhaps you have the
two confused? The non-disclosure form does not prevent you
from building Jon's servo Amp's, it just protects Jon from
someone using the data he sends you (Which is everything needed
to build the amps if you wanted to) from manufacturing his amps for
sale.

2. Perhaps. Jon's hardware, from what I have read, will be versitle.
There are problems with the way steppers are handled with EMC. Jon's
hardware will fix this and close the loop on the steppers if desired.
I beleive you will also eventually be able to use his hardware to
drive
servo's as well when he finishes. Eliminating the need to spend
$800.00
on a Servo-2-Go card.

3. From a previous posting, $270 plus a board to connect the two. Don't
lnow
how much that would add. He stated these are one off prices. If the
solution
worked and people were interested, quantity would make the price go
down.


Wally K wrote:

>
> Mike, i think the problems with Jons soultion for EMC and stepper
> control is as follows.
>
> Jon please correct me if i am wrong.
>
> 1) It is a closed proprietary system.
> 2) Jon is building what he wants with no input from the group.
> 3) it will be fairly expensive. From memory $350.00 or so.
>
> Wally K.
>
>