Re: windows or dos based NC software

>There is WindeskNC, which is not somehow wrapped into a
> Package Fred Smith Sells as of recently. I know of someone who just
> bought that to put on a machine.
>

That's DeskCNC, requires a computer running 32 bit Windows OS, Win98
through XP all seem to work fine. It has the functionality of an
updated of DeskArt, and RasterFratz, Deskam, DeskEngrave, StlWork
lite, DeskPCB, and DeskwinNC in one software program for $300. It
also has contact probe software support implemented, with a laser
scanner very close behind. The controller/driver/probe are extra cost.

The controller is via a serial port and is available as a step and
direction controller version, or as a controller with 3 axis 2 amp
microstepping bipolar chopper driver and an onboard regulated power
supply (requires a 24 vac transformer).

Both boards can also be run from a USB port. The pulse rates range
from 30 - 40,000 SPS, but throughput is limited to around 300 blocks
per second on the serial port. We expect to be able to get 5-8 times
this throughput rate on the USB with a slight modification to the
controller logic. I have a USB setup here with a Sherline hooked to
the controller/driver board, a transformer and wires.

It is in beta, but most of the issues left are making things work
together, not making things work.

Best Regards, Fred Smith- IMService

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