Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Getting started

I have not experience with MaxNC so this is all 3rd hand. Unfortunately all
the comments I have heard from users of the software are less than positive.
I don't know if it has changed, but the drives have also been phase style
and not step and direction. This means that if you want to switch to the
more common step and direction software you have to come up with a phase to
step and direction converter. Additionally, MaxNC is not a member of this
lists.

There are a number of list members that are now offering low cost drives or
kits. http://www.hobbycnc.com/ is one that comes to mind. This particular
system is a unipolar RL drive so preformance will not be spectacular, but
heck for $50 for a 3 axis kit you can get your hands dirty and actually
start learning this stuff. I would suggest that instead of the DeskNC
package that HobbyCNC offers you look at TurboCNC from www.DAKEng.com The
freeware version is full featured and if you decide to register it is only
$20.

Tim
[Denver CO]

>Hi Paul,
>
>I would suggest that you check out MaxNC. They have a full line of

equipment and software oriented towards the beginner. Also, I know of no
less expensive alternative.

>
>Best Regards
>Greg Pettengill
>Cote' Art & Engineering
>