RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Palm CNC

Hi, Alex:

Consider the scenario of someone who just bought a small Sherline Mill and
then found out how inexpensively it could be converted to CNC (< $700,
hardware + software + computer; Software not necessarily the 'best' but
usable). If the Sherline is to be put away between sessions, size of the
controller can easily become an issue.

The 'shops' owned by folks on this list can run the gamut - anything from a
closet to a large machine shop. The solutions also can run the gamut -
anything from the 'scrounge and spend as little money as possible' attitude
to the 'get the best at any cost' attitude.

How does this tie into CNC? Well, for starters - what is a good way to
package the necessary equipment (Computer, Drivers, etc.) into as small a
package as possible?

-- Jerry

> I can't figure out why space limitation is such a bid problem in a machine
> shop, as if its going on a space shuttle. Look at the fanuc -
> huge cabinet,
> that's why may be it costs so much. I have nothing against Palm - but old
> PC
> is so much more powerful now, with a great compilers available for them.
> Alex