Re: Need indexing head software....

Thanks fot the reply, Chris.

Frog won't do it, it's just a glorified power feed.

Doug

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Chris L <datac@l...> wrote:
> doug98105 wrote:
>
> >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.
> >
> >The Frog ??? Not Dos, but sure is inexpensive.
http://www.emachineshop.com/frog/
> >
> >