Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] re:re:smart box command set

some other places you might check out
mostly sales lit but some good info mixed in

http://www.ormec.com
networked automation
IEEE-1394 and ethernet
has some links to other articles and some
info on MotionBASIC Extension (MBX) for
Allen-Bradley Ethernet communications

http://www.compumotor.com/literature/pg023_6k.htm
EZ sieries Ethernet and Motion Control
dig in to the user guides or support and sample code
in several languages C/C++,VB,Pascal,QBasic

and from http://www.animatics.com we have
the SmartMotor�- "a single component that combines
the technologies of Servo Motor, Controller,
Amplifier, Encoder and PLC"
uses RS-485 networking
these motors can accept G-Codes directly
network with each other for circular interp/coordinated moves etc.
and some even have expansion slots
they claim that these are the ultimate "Black Box"

Brian