Re: Conversational CNC

Hi Rick,

Could you possibly describe some of the menu interactions? I like to
run MDI commands, and with logging on, I get a program I can run again.

I was thinking about adding a menu for arcs, and if one uses the 'R'
format of G02/G03, it could be relatively simple! And adding menus for
drill cycles would be a snap as well. Another "menu" I've been wanting
is for milling a simple rectangle. Should be easy.

My MDI has an eight level "history", so a simple rectangle becomes
mostly "up keys", and modifying an axis offset. I like it!

These thoughts may not be what others are thinking of for
"Conversational CNC" (I've never really seen it), so I'd like more
ideas!

Alan KM6VV


dodge1320 wrote:

>
> Hi Bill. A few years back I used the Bridgeport Proto trak
> conversions where I worked. They are conversational and for short
> run or prototype they could not be beat. All you need to do is follow
> the menu and answer the questions! After years of using them, it
> sounded like a steady stream of beeps (beeps everytime you press a
> key). Mill and drill programs only took minutes to write! I really
> think that it would great if someone would (could?) write such a
> program! Thanks!
>
> Rick
> Ps Cannot really remember any disadvantages.