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

Doug,

It doesn't take very many lines of code in quick basic to do what you want
to do.

Using indexed LPT gives you the control that you need.

I have written several programs in the past using Indexer LPT and it is a
very easy interface.

Bob Campbell

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From: "doug98105" <dougrasmussen@...>
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Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 6:54 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Need indexing head software....


> Group,
>
> 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.
>
> Any ideas?
>
> thanks,
>
> Doug
>
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