Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Black box again

joelulaw@... wrote:

> JOHN,
>
> I hobby at home and my design computer is upstaris while my mill is
> in the basement. By the time I create a CAM file, copy to floppy,
> walk downstairs, copy the file to my control computer and find that I
> have made a mistake, I almost forget what I am there for.
>
> I would like to at least make changes in the file and retry without
> all the hassel. Even if I design upstairs I could network both
> together and have the files available when I need to make changes.

Yes, I have my systems networked together. They are on the same
floor, so that makes it easier, but I do sometimes have to go back to
the CAD system.

> I like the AHHA controller and it works very well but I cannot EASILY
> connect both computers together and operate like I would like.
>
> I have tried to install linux four times without success and figure
> that EMC will not be the answer.

Well, I'm sorry that you've given up. I think EMC is great, and I have in
fact converted over to Linux for most of my general computer use.
I still do CAD on Windows, but that's about it. You MUST read the
hardware compatibility list and go over every single piece of your
system with a fine tooth comb, except the power supply. That's the
ONLY piece that doesn't get touched by software. In other words,
instead of just getting a computer and running Linux on it, you build
a computer specifically for it. I have had excellent success doing it
this way.

Jon