Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: PC, Dumb box and Software

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From: <machines@...>

> Why??
> If you take something like a Fanuc controller that just takes in G
> Code commands and does the work why do you need to develop it. Once a
> control program has been written it's there for all.
> Any specialised work could be carried out by macro's or subroutines
> as is done at the moment.
> People are satisfied with controllers like the Fanuc, it's just the
> cost issue this list isn't up to.

I am not sure what you are even asking here. I am talking about developing
the software to talk to the pulse generator (or smart/dumb black box). I
would rather develop that software under Win32 or Linux than DOS. If you
make a box that requires real time response from the PC, then you are forced
to forget Windows or Linux, and either use DOS or RTLinux or some other
RTOS. (Note: I am not claining the DOS is an RTOS)

Phil