Re: TurboCNC

Randy,

Well, I probably won't go for the look ahead algorithm - it gets
hairy pretty quick! Or if I did, I'd probably have to "upgrade" the
price too... But that's not to say I haven't seriously thought about
it.

Here's the laundry list of upgrades in the works. I'll call it a
rev 4.0 when I can check off about 70% of them or so. The most
important thing to add, I feel, is the closed loop threading. Most
of these were user suggestions.

- Spindle encoder support
- Constant lead threading (closed loop to spindle)
- Assembly language MCU for speed (motion control unit)
- Mouse pull-down menus (especially for files)
- Integrated code editor
- Conversational machining / G code builder
- Canned cycles for turning, peck drilling
- Toolpath visualization
- Backlash compensation
- Radius compensation
- Jogging wheel encoder input
- Improved hyperlink based help system
- Parabolic and function based f(x) curve generator
- Parameters and looping codes
- 12 bit output
- Multiple input file flavors (TurboCNC, Fanuc, CNCpro, HPGL, etc..)
- Letter engraving macros or font reading capability
- Anti-crash watchdog
- Machine hours/job logging function
- Command line batch programming
- PET "PLC Emulator Thingy"
- External disable for PLC handshaking
- Overtemperature trip
- "Top Five" most recent files/macro commands
- Soft limits and homing functions
- Drive disable outputs

Whew! But I've got a month off between jobs here, so who knows...
Any suggestions, criticisms, etc - feel free to sound off!

Dave Kowalczyk
Ames IA --> Seattle WA

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cnc002@a... wrote:
> Dave:
>
> Thanks for the information. What new features will version 4.0
contain?
> Will it have "look ahead" and/or constant contouring abilities?
>
> Regards,
>
> Randy Abernathy
> Woodworking Machinery Specialist
> 4626 Old Stilesboro Road NW
> Acworth, GA 30101
> Phone / Fax: 770-974-5295
> E-mail: cnc002@a...
>