Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Beginners software

Dave,

If you can program in basic, then I would suggest using the Indexer LPT
software. It should allow you do what you want.

If you have any questions, please drop me a note bob@....

Bob Campbell

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From: <davemucha@...>
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Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 5:18 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Beginners software


> Greetings,
>
> I have been toying with microcontrollers with the idea of being able
> to control a drilling machine I created.
>
> It is designed to drill into shafts, so there is only X and Z axis,
> no Y axis.
>
> Can someone recomend a beginners software to let me control a couple
> of Stepper motors, set some limit switches and control some solenoids
> to lock the part in postions?
>
> My experiance is much more mechanical than electical. I'm just
> starting out.
>
> It seems there is a higly involved milling, tool path, type of
> software but not a simple package.
>
> Any help/suggestions are appreciated.
>
> Dave
>
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