Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: BlackBox Housing Compromise ?

"John H. - UK" wrote:

> Could I not simply put the
> output from the new controller into those coming from the controller on
> board the lathe? Then I'd use the controls on the machine to set it up and
> start the new controller which'd cut the part.

More than Likely not. Most every PC control in the $1K neighborhood and under
will require you to use the new controllers GUI intrface, or possible handheld
device, to make moves at the machine. Generally ALL of the old Control portion
(buttons, knobs, diplays Etc.) will be tossed out. A typical modern PC
controller will give you "output" signals that tell the Driver Cards (Step or
Servo) what to "Do" with the motors connected to them. You will be tied to
whatever Jog, Position, File loading commands exist in the new control. Some
allow for the use of HandHeld Jog devices, some do not.

About the only Items you will retain from the old system will be the "Driver
Cards", Motors and the Power Supply(s) for powering both.

Chris L

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