Re: NIST EMC Software

I don't have a PC set up for Linux so I can't comment on the program. I did
d/l it tho. Man does it bring back the good old days before windows. I
haven't used unix in years.
In any case what g codes does it support that Maxnc doesn't?
The big problem with maxnc is the max size of the tool path file is limited
to ~250K bytes and the limitations in the config file for backlash.
BTW I am ordering some parts. I think I have found a good way to fix the
mill drill quill backlash problem or at least reduce it to about .003-.005.
I'll let you know in a week.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan Falck <dfalck@...>
To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@onelist.com>
Date: Saturday, May 15, 1999 8:51 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] NIST EMC Software

>From: Dan Falck <dfalck@...>
>
>This is directed to Jon Elson, who is using the Nist EMC CNC package, but
>should be of interest to all.
>
>Jon,
>
>Will you, theoretically, be able to sync the spindle of your mill to the
>Z-axis? Thread milling and lathe conversions are what I am interested in
>on this subject.
>
>My next question is to Dan Mauch:
>
>Dan ,
>
>Have you looked at the Nist EMC package? They now have a step and
>direction version that would work with the servo system that you have (it
>takes step and direction pulses for input).
>
>My last question is to the group:
>
>Who on the list is using the Nist EMC package?
>
>My interest in the package is this: I have used Dancam , Stepster, and now
>Maxnc software to control my small milling machines. These packages are
>fine for the price, but the Nist package is free and looks very powerful.
>It seems to take most G-codes that I am familiar with - many more than
>Maxnc and Stepster. The source code is available for the programmers in
>the group. It runs in RT Linux, which I am told is good (I am a newby to
>Linux). Fred Proctor and the Nist group seem to be pretty quick to fix
>bugs and add features. It seems like you can run it via network, with
>another machine running the GUI, while the controller can run on another
>machine- so that you could use Windows or Xwindows to make it look good to
>the user. I am just speculating on some of this, (since I have yet to set
>it up, but will try this week). I would like to start a discussion on it

here.

>
>Thanks,
>
>Dan
>
>
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