Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DeskNC Windows version

>
> The pulse generator is used to eliminate the problems with a parallel port
> and windows. It also makes the stepping using the EMC G code engine very
> smooth.
> Dan
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Eldredge <harmonyt@...>
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 6:59 AM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DeskNC Windows version
>
> >Tim,
> >
> >I guess I missed something. DeskNC uses an external pulse generator? That
> >is interesting. Is this used to provide smooth stepping?
> >
> >Tom E.
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Tim Goldstein <timg@...>
> >To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> >Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 11:55 PM
> >Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] DeskNC Windows version
> >
> >
> >> Has anyone gotten one of the hardware pulse generators that is needed to
> >run
> >> DeskNC window version and given it a try? I downloaded the software this
> >> morning and gave it a quick try in demo mode. Ran just fine on Windows
> >2000.
> >> Didn't get to do a lot of testing, but it looks like interesting. Only 2
> >> things I see as serious drawbacks is it does not support G61 (great for
> >> drilling PCB and not breaking drills) and that it does not support 4 axis
> >> setups.
> >>
> >> Tim
> >> [Denver, CO]