RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Controller Software Review

Chris,

IMHO TurboCNC is the best choice for a beginning user. I have tested and
used TurboCNC, EMC, Master5 (not enough computer in the shop for it),
DeskNC(works great) and maybe one or two others. I prefer EMC but I use
TurboCNC more and more for the things I am doing. Check it out, if it works
for you pay the $20, if not dump it.

John Guenther
'Ye Olde Pen Maker'
Sterling, Virginia

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Chris and Dee [mailto:brunoblazer@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 12:52 PM
> To: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] CNC Controller Software Review
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>
> Hello again,
>
> I would venture a guess that the question I'm about to ask is
> answered many times over and for that I apologize. If there is a
> review somewhere that somebody could point me to, it would be much
> appreciated.
>
> That said, I'm preparing to construct my first CNC benchtop mill
> (Enco Mill - picking it up on Sunday). I've accumulated the drives,
> the stepper motors, power supply and have dusted off the old P166 I
> put in the attic. Once I get the machine, I plan to construct my
> motor mounts and try to get started using the standard ACME lead
> screws. All that's left, then, is to get the CNC controller
> software. All along, I've been thinking of using TurboCNC because
> from what I've read, it looks reasonably complete and the price can't
> be beat. But I thought I'd try to get the opinions of the list
> first. Here are some CNC controllers that I've identified with some
> basic comments and prices. Obviously I'm looking to do this
> reasonably inexpensively (aren't we all) so $2k packages are out of
> the question. What are people's experiences (preferrably BAD
> experieces since that's what I'm trying to prevent) with the
> following packages:
>
> Software Price Comments
> TurboCNC $20 Baseling
> EzCNC $20 VERY limited G-Codes, Runs in Windows
> DeskNC $75 Limited G-codes
> Supercam $495 Limited G-codes, dongle, includes CAD,
> more for engraving
> Stepster Free ?
> Master5 $100 Good G-code support, Windows, req. 300Mhz
> Pentium, DXF import, 8000 SPS
> Mach1 ? Win2000, good G-Code support, Alpha stage
> CNCPro $200 Good G-code support
> CNCProLite $150 Same as above but lacks a number of G-codes
> LinuxEMC Free Need Linux box and Linux knowledge
>
> Thanks for your help!!
>
> -Chris
> http://www.slideruleracing.com
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