Re: BDI EMC Announcement

Just to get some things straight, I can basically take Joe-Blow
computer, stick the CD into the drive, press enter a couple of times
(well, not _that_ simple) and then have a working CNC controller
running in about an hour? (Oh, and do I have to have a copy of linux
installed on the system, or does the CD come with it?)

I just took a look at the NIST EMC site, and the software looks
awsome. Is anyone planning on making a *practical guide to BDI*? I'm
the kind of guy that knows how to run a CNC mill, and that's about
it. Can't program worth a damn, although I'm comfortable going into
ini files (and the like) and messing about.

Lastly, does EMC support some kind of programming like that of a PLC?
I'd like to control other aspects of my CNC system with the same
software if at all possible (coolant, etc). Obviously, I'd like to do
this outside of the G-code interface (I don't want to use axis "B" to
make a tool change happen - too complex).

BTW, when can I get a copy of BDI up here in Canada? I can't wait! :)

Regards,

Robin

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Paul <Paul.Corner@t...> wrote:
>
> Hi Folks
>
> After several months of work - And quite a few late nights.
> The Brain Dead Install for EMC is finally ready. It will be
available at NAMES
> at the end of the month for $10 per CD. (maybe a little less if I
can get
> sufficient quantities burnt in time).
>
> The minimum recommended hardware is as follows :
>
> Pentium class processor - Not WinChip
> 16Mb Ram
> 420Mb IDE Hard drive - 1Gb for a programmers install
> CDROM drive - preferrably one that you can boot from.
> Colour graphics card
> Colour monitor that can do 800x600 or better
> Plus a mouse and keyboard.
> 1.4Mb floppy drive is optional, as is a network card.
>
> There is no support for SCSI drives USB or sound.
>
> The kernel is built from a virgin 2.2.18 and rtlinux 3.0 sources.
Also
> included is the sources for the latest 2.4.2 kernel.
>
> A typical install will autodetect most standard hardware and from
start to
> finish takes about 30 minutes. No work is involved in patching or
compiling
> source code unless you want to.
>
> To reserve your copy, please email me, paul.corner@t... with
> RESERVE BDI EMC in the subject header.
>
> Ray, rehenry@u... will be the main point of contact for anyone
wishing to
> recieve a copy via mail in the USA. These will be available in May,
when I
> should be in a position to handle enquiries from the rest of the
world.
>
> Regards, Paul.