RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Any recommendations for a g-code interpreter

Try turbocnc from www.dakeng.com for $20.00, www.cadopia.com for intellicad
for free. Draw the parts up in intellicad, save the tool path at a .dxf
file and use Flashcut 1.41 to convert them to gcode. You can get the
flashcut demo at www.flashcutcnc.com for free. I use it to convert to gcode
and to verify the programs before I run them.

By the way, I am using this combination to control my Sherline 5400 mill
which I converted to CNC about a year ago. If you need more help, email me
off list and we can discuss it.

John Guenther
Sterling, Virginia
Sherline Users Group owner

> -----Original Message-----
> From: kimvellore [mailto:kim@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 12:54 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Any recommendations for a g-code
> interpreter
>
>
> > 1. How many pulses per second (max) do you need into the drive
> > circuits? You will need to work backwards from your desired IPM.
> If
> > you don't know the PPS then give us the drive train ratios and info
> > along with if you are running full, half or other step ratio in the
> > motor drives.
>
> I would say a reasonable speed. I am going to use it for one time
> parts so speed is not a priority for me. I am planing on using Gecko
> 210 which has a option of upto 10 microstep. I will be using a Sanyo-
> Denki stepper motor 1.8deg per step and a sherline mill.
>
> > 2. Any preference on the Operating System (OS) of the computer you
> > want to use? DOS, Windows, Linux ?
>
> I would like to stay with DOS
>
> > 3. How fast is the computer you want to use with the program.
>
> I have a 486 400Mhz Pentium laptop
>
> > 4. Do you want expensive, cheap, or free?
>
> I want cheap. I am have to get the CAD and CAM too.
>
> > Finally, there is tons of information in the archives and older
> > messages about what you are asking; probably more information than
> > you need!
>
> I will search the archives too.
>
> Thanks
> Kim
>
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