Re: DeskNC for Windows experience anyone?

Thanks for the suggestions. I have tried Master5 and it ran well
though I had to run it in SAFE mode to get it to work. Also, it does
not currently have backlash compensation in arcs. I'm looking for a
low cost option so the likes of Flashcut are not an option.

Thanks, Tom

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "ballendo" <ballendo@y...> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Have you considered Art Fenertys' Master5 ? It is also a windows
> program, and it has EXCELLENT contouring due to real trajectory
> planning... Price is right
>
> Also, Microkinetics has released a windows version of their
> millmaster software. I've not used it, but the advertising for the
> windows version seems to address the "known" limitations of the
> earlier DOS-based product it is based on; suggesting that the
> corrections to a very mature platform (the dos-based product was
sold
> for about 12 years) it might make a good choice...
>
> And Flashcut is a very user-friendly Windows interface. Their newest
> version also claims contouring (constant vector velocity)capability.
>
> Having said all that, there are LOTS of people happily creating
> toolpaths in windows, and running their machines in another OS. It
> really isn't that big a deal. Parts is parts.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "confusered" <confusered@y...> wrote:
> > I would like to hear any opinions or experience with DeskNC for
> > Windows - the latest with the external motion control box. I
> prefer
> > to me most productive in my machine hobby with the limited time I
> have
> > available. Therefore I don't want to become a computer or linux
> > expert, and most of my CAD and program experience is in Windows
> which
> > is where I generate my gcode. For me, it would be easier all
> around
> > if I could run my machines from windows. I tend to think there
> would
> > be a lot of people like me out there?
> >
> > Thanks, Tom