RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Digest Number 2628

Thanks Dave, and everyone else that replied to my questions. I'll
definitely take a look at TurboCNC, and also Master5 & Mach1 which has
been recommended .

Rgds, Peter


Hi Peter,

unless you are well versed in Linux, I would recomend you start out
with TurboCNC.

#1, it's cheap $20.00

#2 it's very comfortable in an OLD PC, no special requirements.

#3 it is simple

#4 learing is fast

#5 it lets you test your switches and movements easily.

#6 g-code from TurboCNC can be used on any other G-code box will some
modification. I believe that TurboCNC (and many others) have some
program specific code, but the vast majority can be ported easily.

I am not saying this is the 'best' software. just that it is lower
cost and easier to START and learn than others.

for a newbie, it is less painful buying a $20.00 program then
switching up to one that cost $200 than to spend $200 and finding
that is not what you need and then spending another lump for the
ideal program.

Will if be your final program ? maybe not. each program has it's
own quirks and benefits. that you will decide for yourself.

But for inital set-up and testing, the cost is hard to beat.

imho

Dave