Re: What does everybody use...

Thanks Bruce, muchly appreciated. Everyone's response has shown that I
do have a good grasp now on the CAD/CAM software and the machines
themselves, but where I now have to do some problem solving is from the
LPT port to the machine. It is very evident that I have still some
'foggy' ground to cross in this area.

It appears that the hardware from the PC to the servos/steppers is going
to be my hardship and this is the area that I will obviously be trying
to solve with all our members' help.

Thanks again to all who have replied.

Don Hughes

Bruce wrote:

>
> From: "Bruce" <TRAINHEAD@...>
>
> Don,
>
> Let's see,
>
> I have a basic 486 with 64MB ram, and a math coprocessor. A basic HP
> deskjet 500 printer. I use Turbo-cad 1.02 for drawing my prints. I use
> Virtual-Gibbs CAD-CAM for CNC machine programing and geometry calculating.
> I use Crosstalk 1.2.0 for storing programs and for transferring these
> programs to and from CNC machine. Plus all the basic office programs. I
> have a Haas VF1 vertical machining center with 16 place auto tool changer.
> I have a Bridgeport vertical mill with a Mititutoyo digital readout. That
> about does it for my computer based stuff.
>
> Bruce Mowbray
> trainhead@...
> TMB Manufacturing and Locomotive Works
> 1 1/2" Scale & 2 1/2" Scale (Narrow Gauge) Live Steamer
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