Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Need indexing head software....

>Group,
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>This has probably been discussed a million times on the list, but I
>didn't pay attention because I didn't have a need until now.
>
>I need a dos based stepper contol program for a single axis, an index
>head for use on a CNC mill. Preferably, low cost or freeware. Needs
>to have a method of sensing a switch closure from the machine's CNC
>control to initiate rotation. Also, needs to have a method of
>signaling back to the CNC controller when the rotary move is
>completed. This type of communication between a CNC machine's
>controller and an index head control is a common industry standard,
>accomplished with 4 lines.
>
>I own an older version of IndexerLPT which will do the job if I write
>a frontend in Basic, but I'd prefer something that's already written
>for this purpose.
>
>The Frog ??? Not Dos, but sure is inexpensive. http://www.emachineshop.com/frog/
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