Re: Members, plotters
Posted by
Alan Marconett KM6VV
on 2001-10-16 10:36:15 UTC
Art, Jon,
Maybe we need a Gcode to HPGL program? Oooh!
Alan KM6VV
Jon Elson wrote:
Maybe we need a Gcode to HPGL program? Oooh!
Alan KM6VV
Jon Elson wrote:
>
> Art Fenerty wrote:
>
> > Jan:
> >
> > I never thought of that, a plotter WOULD be great for verifiing
> > programs. I gotta start looking for a cheapo for that! They tend to be
> > fairly cheap.
>
> I put a spring-loaded ballpoint pen cartridge into a 1/2" diameter piece
> of shafting that I can mount in a collet. I use it to verify NC programs
> right on the machine. And, it does draw a picture of the toolpath, too.
>
> Jon