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RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?)

on 2003-01-12 19:53:16 UTC
A program called a G-Code interpreter is required to convert G-Code to
either the step/direction or phase information needed to drive a stepper
motor.

You can write your own, use one of the low cost G-Code interpreters aimed at
the home machinist, or purchase one of the expensive G-Code interpreters
aimed at the small businessman. Examples of the low cost interpreters
include TurboCNC (DOS), CNCPro (DOS), Master5 (Win 9x), EMC(if you like
Linux), or Mach1 (Win XP). If you choose to write yor own, I'd suggest
starting with the manual for EMC, which explains a pretty decent set of
instructions that a G-Code interpreter must handle. You might also get a
copy of the RS-274 specification.

Hope this helps you sort it out.

> Does anyone know how to convert g-code to a stepper contoller
> xylox/gecko etc.

Discussion Thread

Matt Evans <kaptnknemo@y... 2003-01-12 16:12:25 UTC G-code to stepper controller (?) turbulatordude <davemucha@j... 2003-01-12 16:24:20 UTC Re: G-code to stepper controller (?) Dan Statman 2003-01-12 16:47:49 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?) Tim Goldstein 2003-01-12 17:06:26 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?) John Guenther 2003-01-12 17:08:13 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?) turbulatordude <davemucha@j... 2003-01-12 17:28:19 UTC Re: G-code to stepper controller (?) Brian 2003-01-12 18:23:33 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?) Carol & Jerry Jankura 2003-01-12 19:53:16 UTC RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G-code to stepper controller (?) Mariss Freimanis <mariss92705@y... 2003-01-12 21:46:02 UTC Re: G-code to stepper controller (?) Matt Evans <kaptnknemo@y... 2003-01-13 07:38:13 UTC Re: G-code to stepper controller (?)